ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF)

Bates, H. E. (1906-1974) and Gun Buster and Frank Tilsley and Vernon Noble Contribute: [Cover Cartoons by David Langdon | Keith Watson]

(Book #ID 109836)

Published and Printed by F. Borton at G. Claridge & Co. Ltd., The Caxon Press, Frere Road, Bombay, for the Director of Public Relations. G.H.Q (I) First Edition September 1945. 1945.

First and only edition in publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back], front illustration of Spitfire above the clouds against black-orange sky. Larger format 8vo. 9¾'' x 6¼''. Final monthly issue of 'Journal of the Air Forces - Eastern Front - Volume 3 No. 9 September 1945. Among others includes first title of 'Early One Morning' - two page article by Squadron Leader H. E. Bates written especially for this Journal. So he plagiarised own title in 1960's knowing no one would have remembered this his first?, not to be confused with the 1963 story of the same name which appeared in the collection 'The Wedding Party' and 'Woman's Own - The National Women's Weekly', August 3, 1963, not in Eads. Prepared under usual Top Secrecy during August, but released just after Japanese surrender signed and everyone scampering back home. Contains 44 pp including a number stories of combatant's personal experience and monochrome photographs - probably unique to this journal. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bodle, Peter and Bertie Boulter

(Book #ID 112218)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., [Aviation] 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. This enthralling book details an account of navigating and flying the de Havilland Mosquito, with the Pathfinder Squadrons during the Second World War, and also includes the controversial bombing campaigns of Germany's industrial cities, as well as the accounts of the pilot having to bale out twice. Contains [x], 162 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. DOUBLE SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Peter Bodle' and 'Bertie Boulter.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boyes, John

(Book #ID 103850)

Published by The History Press, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire Reprinted Edition 2013. 2013.

Reprinted edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 160 pp with aerial photographs of the missile bases alongside photographs, maps and diagrams throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Boyes.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780752446110

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Brandon, Squadron Leader Lewis

(Book #ID 44716)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., Godolphin House, 6 Queen Anne's Gate, London 1969 Reprinted Edition. London 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour laminated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 718303814. Contains 208 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 718303814

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Bowyer, Chaz

(Book #ID 50182)

Published Originally in Delta Magazine, Scampton 1966. 1966.

First edition in publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 12 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bishop, Edward [Foreword by Sir Arthur Bryant]

(Book #ID 97766)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., London and Harlow First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 162 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Sun fading to the blue of the spine and margins. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine and margins of the front panel, not price clipped 36s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 582110076

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Beamont, Roland [Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (10 August 1920 - 19 November 2001) was a British fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and an experimental test pilot during and after the Second World War. He was the first British pilot to exceed Mach 1 in a British aircraft in level flight (P.1A), and the first to fly a British aircraft at Mach 2 (P.1B)]

(Book #ID 112236)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition second impression hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Printer's code to the copyright page 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 208 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Number 417 of 746 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'Roland Beamont' to the front cover. 13th June 1994 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 1 other stamp 'Biggin Hill Airport 28th October 1994', two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boyes, John

(Book #ID 103823)

Published by Fonthill Media Limited, Millview House, Toadsmoor Road, The Bourne, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2019. 2019.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. His first two books on the Thor ballistic missile attracted wide interest. Britain's Blue Streak, developed in the second half of the 1950s was potentially Thor's successor had the project not been cancelled but nonetheless is an obvious follow-on volume. The author is a member of the committee of the Royal Air Force Historical Society and was financial controller of the Bomber Command Memorial in London. In the early 1950s the United States wished to concentrate its defence resources on the development of a 4,000 mile range intercontinental ballistic missile. As a stop-gap measure, US defence chiefs hoped to assist Britain with the development of its own intermediate range missile. Despite US concerns that British resources were limited the Air Ministry nonetheless proceeded with the missile, called Blue Streak, to fulfil the operational requirement which would give Britain an independent deterrent which should remain invulnerable until the early 1970s. Blue Streak: Britain's Medium Range Ballistic Missile' traces the path from the political decision to issue the contracts through the early development and testing both in the UK and in Australia. The reasons for the project's cancellation are considered and Blue Streak's subsequent role as the first stage of the ELDO civilian satellite launcher is noted. A requirement of the project was the need to base the missiles in underground launchers to protect them from attack. This aspect of the project is fully covered using recently available information and specially drawn plans. Contains 224 pp with monochrome plans, figures and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Boyes.' Unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781781557006

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Bishop, Edward

(Book #ID 111634)

Published by Grub Street, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains 180 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1902304934

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Bachmann, Walter

(Book #ID 74933)

Published by Hospes Exhibition, Berne 1954. Berne 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering and air force motif to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 31 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ghosting and age spots to the end papers, dust marking to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Mr. K. Morgan with all good wishes Walter Bachmann London 16th May 1957'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bendell, Anthony 'Bugs'

(Book #ID 75739)

Published by Orion Books Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep red paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 338 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0752817965

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Bagley, Graham [Edited by]

(Book #ID 96082)

Published by Bomber Command Association, Royal Air Force Museum, London 2012. 2012.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burt, John

(Book #ID 94473)

Published by RAFHAAA, R.A.F. Northolt, Middlesex First Edition August 2007. 2007.

First edition in publisher's original plain white laminated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 123 printed pages of text with colour squadron badge illustrations, archive monochrome and modern colour photographs throughout. A rotorcraft or rotary-wing aircraft is a heavier than air flying machine that uses lift generated by wings, called rotary wings or rotor blades, that revolve around a mast. Front corners slightly turned up and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boyes, John

(Book #ID 103822)

Published by Fonthill Media Limited, Millview House, Toadsmoor Road, The Bourne, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2015. 2015.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. His first two books on the Thor ballistic missile attracted wide interest. Britain's Blue Streak, developed in the second half of the 1950s was potentially Thor's successor had the project not been cancelled but nonetheless is an obvious follow-on volume. The author is a member of the committee of the Royal Air Force Historical Society and was financial controller of the Bomber Command Memorial in London. In the mid-1950s faced with worrying advances in Soviet missile technology, the United States sought to develop an IRBM to act as a stop-gap until the Atlas ICBM became operational. Intense inter-service rivalry followed before the US Air Force gained the upper hand in deploying the missile. The UK, keen to improve the 'special relationship' with the US which had suffered following the Suez Crisis agreed to accept 60 Thor missiles to be operated by RAF crews. Complex negotiations followed and once the twenty sites had been identified a considerable number of American personnel, both civilian and servicemen, crossed the Atlantic to build and commission the bases. The agreement allowed for training the RAF crews leading to some 1,300 personnel travelling to America to learn the complexities of the Thor system leading to a series of twenty-one launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Covering activities on both sides of the Atlantic, the book features a number of previously unpublished photographs and includes plans and diagrams of the missile sites and equipment. Contains 208 pp with monochrome plans, figures and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Boyes.' Unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781781554814

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Bodle, Peter and Tony Golds

(Book #ID 111679)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 180 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with bookplate removed from the front free end paper removed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Beamont, Roland [Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (10 August 1920 - 19 November 2001) was a British fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and an experimental test pilot during and after the Second World War. He was the first British pilot to exceed Mach 1 in a British aircraft in level flight (P.1A), and the first to fly a British aircraft at Mach 2 (P.1B)]

(Book #ID 112357)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 102 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. White card mounted to the title page SIGNED by the author 'Roland Beamont', period monochrome photograph of Beamont tipped opposite the title page. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bennett, D. C. T. [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force].

(Book #ID 112289)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Bennett led the "Pathfinder Force" (No. 8 Group RAF) from 1942 to the end of the Second World War in 1945. With the development of in flight refuelling, the Atlantic Ferry organisation and the founder of South American Airways he has been described as one of the most brilliant technical airmen of his generation: an outstanding pilot, a superb navigator who was also capable of stripping a wireless set or overhauling an engine. Contains portrait frontispiece, (x), 287 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Erratum slip tipped-in. Very light foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 18/- + No. 843 of 980 Flukt Fra Norge | Escape from Norway flown cover SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'D. C. T. Bennett' | 1st September 1975 post office stamp, three further stamps to the rear | Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse - S.A.S. Stavanger and S.S. Shetland Trader, certification signed by P. L. Burridge, W.O. Project Officer. Two information card cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bramson, Alan [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force]

(Book #ID 112157)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 166 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the Air Vice-Marshal Donald Bennett printed bookplate to the title page 'Donald Bennett' + 2 printed information cards. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bramson, Alan [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force]

(Book #ID 112158)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 166 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'John? - With best wishes - Alan Bramson.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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