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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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Falconer, Jonathan

(Book #ID 95422)

Published by Ian Allan Publishing, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Erased pencil price to the top front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0711021759

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Spaight, J. M.

(Book #ID 90084)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1940. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original canvas grey cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and rubs to the edges and corners, not price clipped 3/6. 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.

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Aldridge, Arthur and Mark Ryan

(Book #ID 112312)

Published by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 1st Floor, 222 Gray's Inn Road, London First Edition 2013. 2013.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains (xiii), 336 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Flight Lieutenant V. M. Rich [Edited by]

(Book #ID 95845)

Published by Tri-Service Magazines | A Division of Adams Publishing, Kettering, Northamptonshire 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 32 pages (including the covers) with monochrome photographs throughout, The Red Arrows in colour to the centre pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cooper, Alan W. [Foreword by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother]

(Book #ID 112306)

Published by Arms and Armour Press | A Cassell & Company, Ltd., Imprint, Villiers House, 41-47 Strand, London First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, now protected in clear acetate dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, Geoff [Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur T. Harris]

(Book #ID 79715)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 273 printed pages of text. Rubbing to the spine ends, spotting to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with small tears and rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 15s. 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.

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Myers, Jay and Tony Jones

(Book #ID 103847)

Published by UK Ministry of Defence, London Fourth Revised Edition 2018. 2018.

Fourth revised edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pp with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ward, Chris

(Book #ID 96089)

Published by C. Ward Publishing, 48 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back] with black spiral wire binding. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Franks, Norman L. R. [Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II].

(Book #ID 112337)

Published by Aston Publications Ltd., Harvest Hill, Bourne End, Bucks. First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 168 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small ink name to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with crease lines to the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Norman Franks' + Loosely enclosed letter of provenance, dated 3rd October 2016, requesting the author to sign the book | Norman Franks has returned this letter to the recipient listing other titles he has and which he can sign for him. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lewis, Cecil [Cecil Arthur Lewis MC (29 March 1898 - 27 January 1997) was a British fighter pilot who flew in World War I. He went on to co-found the British Broadcasting Company and enjoy a long career as a writer, notably of this aviation classic 'Sagittarius Rising' which was the inspiration for the film 'Aces High'].

(Book #ID 87365)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., 30 Henrietta Street, London Second Impression August 1936 [First Edition June 1936]. 1936.

Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original grey marl cloth covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 332 printed pages of text. Fox spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm piece of paper missing across the top of the spine, age darkening of the paper to the spine and edges, not price clipped 8/6, identical to the first edition dust wrapper with 'Master Mariner' review to the rear panel. 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.

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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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Ransom, Derek

(Book #ID 50206)

Published by Air Britain, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex 1967. Brentwood 1967.

First edition in publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6½''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the dedication page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ferguson, Aldon

(Book #ID 50207)

Published by Merseyside Aviation Society Ltd., Liverpool First Edition July 1977. 1977.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0902420208. Contains 60 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean 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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Wight, Basil

(Book #ID 65814)

Published by Vantage Press Inc., 516 West 34th Street, New York, USA First Edition circa 1978. USA circa 1978.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the spine ends, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tan age spots to the panels, tiny rubs to the fore edges and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 95839)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London 1945. 1945.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 75 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Covers pulling on the staples and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, Richard C.

(Book #ID 112328)

Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 210 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Richard C. Smith'. 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.

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Graves, Charles [1899-1971 Journalist, Writer and Brother of Robert Graves]

(Book #ID 75787)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition circa 1943. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, War Economy Standard paper, black surface marks to the front board. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm pieces of paper missing to the spine ends, closed tears to the corners, 8/6 net War Costs to the front flap. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 103851)



8 colour 8¼'' x 6'' single-sided Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron Badges and Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadron Badges and one sheet of additional markings carried by fighter aircraft. Produced on high quality glossy art card. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chorlton, Martyn

(Book #ID 103853)

Published by Graham M. Simons (GMS Enterprises), 67 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition in publisher's original laminated archive photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 42 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870384903

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Golley, John with Bill Gunston and Michael Pierce [Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Kent]

(Book #ID 103092)

Published by W. H. Smith Exclusive Books Chesterton, Cambridge First Edition Thus 1995. 1995.

First W. H. Smith Exclusive Books edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, silver title lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Folio. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 276 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, light blue end papers, blue silk bookmark. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, unused new book. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857570219

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Smith, John N.

(Book #ID 103857)

Published by Graham M. Simons (GMS Enterprises), 67 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition in publisher's original laminated archive photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 42 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904514073

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Harrison, Bill

(Book #ID 103855)

Published by Graham M. Simons (GMS Enterprises), 67 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition in publisher's original laminated archive photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 36 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870384997

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Harrison, Bill

(Book #ID 103856)

Published by Graham M. Simons (GMS Enterprises), 67 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition in publisher's original laminated colour photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 42 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904514344

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Smith, John N.

(Book #ID 103854)

Published by Graham M. Simons (GMS Enterprises), 67 Pyhill, Bretton, Peterborough First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition in publisher's original laminated archive photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 42 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 187038489X

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Mercer, Squadron Leader Brian

(Book #ID 112102)

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 pp of large print with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, small plate removed from copyright page. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1844153924

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Hobson, Tony [Jacket and Illustrations by the Author] Foreword by Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom

(Book #ID 69508)

Published by Square One Publications, 16 Church Street, Upton on Severn, Worcestershire First Edition 1995. Worcester 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 77 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, Publisher's flyer loosely enclosed. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the blue of the upper panel, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Hedley - For auld lang syne - Tony'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1899955038

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Cooper, Alan W.

(Book #ID 111545)

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

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 208 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Front free end paper missing. 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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Cooper, Alan W. [Jacket Design by Jon Wilkinson]

(Book #ID 111481)

Published by Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire probably 2009. c. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 328 pp with monochrome archive 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 plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, title page and copyright page missing. Very Good condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 184415825X

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Smith, Richard C.

(Book #ID 112264)

Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 210 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Richard Smith'. 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.

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Smith, David J.

(Book #ID 68111)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Bar Hill, Cambridge First Edition 1981. Cambridge 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 217 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the lower edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with a few nicks to the upper edges and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850594855

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Walbank, F. Alan [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Sir Archibald Sinclair]

(Book #ID 96072)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, Portman Square, London Second Edition 1943. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, white lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 7'' 164 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired tear to the top spine edge, shallow rubs across the spine tips and the corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Golley, John with Bill Gunston and Michael Pierce [Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Kent]

(Book #ID 60084)

Published by Macmillan, Canada First Edition 1995. Canada 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Folio. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 276 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, light blue end papers, blue silk bookmark. Surface bloom to the lower corner of the upper panel. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with surface marks to the lower corner of the front cover, a little creasing to the lower spine end, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0771573340

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