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Evans, Tom Parry [Squadron Leader Thomas John Broom, DFC & Two Bars (22 January 1914 - 18 May 2010) was a Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times for bomber operations during the Second World War].

(Book #ID 110861)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded paper to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haining, Peter

(Book #ID 111666)

Published by Robson Books, Bramley Road, London Probably First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 221 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 label removed from the front free end paper, title page removed. Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Saunders, Andy [Douglas Bader]

(Book #ID 111855)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 160 pp with monochrome and colour 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 labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alexander, James

(Book #ID 111928)

Published by Transatlantic Press Publishing, 38 Copthorne Road, Crokley Green, Hertfordshire First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Square 4to. 10'' x 10''. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War].

(Book #ID 112155)

Published by Amberley Publishing, Cirencester Road, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire Updated and Extensively Revised New Edition First Edition Thus 2010. 2010.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia 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. 6'' x 4½'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War]. Squadron Leader Thomas Clifford "Tony" Iveson DFC AE (11 September 1919 - 5 November 2013) was a Royal Air Force pilot and veteran of the Second World War, and one of the Few].

(Book #ID 112182)

circa 2000

11'' x 9'' framed and glazed colour photograph of Tom Neil and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. SIGNED to the cream mount 'Tom Neil 249 Sqn' and 'Tony Iveson 616 Sqn'. In Fine condition. Please note that for overseas buyers the paper seal to the rear will be slit open so that the glass can be removed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas [Percy Belgrave Lucas, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC (2 September 1915 - 20 March 1998), commonly known as Laddie Lucas, was a Royal Air Force officer, left-handed golfer, author and Member of Parliament]. Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS (21 February 1910 - 5 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112226)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Paper clip mark to the top of the title page and front free end papers where the letter has been clipped. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Full-page hand written letter dated 5th October 1981 from his private Onslow Square, London residence 'Dear Leslie, Here is the finished product. Douglas and I am so grateful for your help and interest' etc. SIGNED 'Laddie Lucas'. 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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Kaplan, Philip

(Book #ID 112121)

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, S. 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''. Contains 203 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Plate and barcode removed from front free end paper, small plate removed from contents 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 1844155870

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Johnstone, Air Vice Marshal Sandy [Air Vice Marshal Alexander Vallance Riddell Johnstone, CB, DFC, AE, DL (2 June 1916 - 13 December 2000) was a Scottish airman. He served as a Royal Air Force squadron, wing and station commander during the Second World War and the commander of Commonwealth forces operating in Borneo during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation].

(Book #ID 112395)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 219 pp with two maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very slight sun fading down the spine and one 10 mm closed tear to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. + No. 379 of 750 Disbandment of No. 60 Squadron 31 March 1992 flown cover post marked 10th March 1992 SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'Sandy Johnstone' | Royal Air Force | Northolt stamp to the rear dated 31st March 1992. Two cachet inserts. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. 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 112425)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., [Aviation] 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2015. 2015.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii), 272 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For (name withheld) - Sincerely Norman Franks'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War].

(Book #ID 112444)

Published by Amberley Publishing, Cirencester Road, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire Updated and Extensively Revised New Edition First Edition Thus 2010. 2010.

First impression of the new edition | First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony + A4 typed letter dated 28th December 2011 from the author's private residence in Bungay SIGNED 'Tom Neil' + A4 typed letter from 249 Gold Coast Squadron Association SIGNED 'Tommy Cullen' Honorary Secretary + press clipping. 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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Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War].

(Book #ID 112445)

Published by Red Kite, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 263 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' 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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Neil, Wing Commander T. F. [Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War].

(Book #ID 112446)

Published by Red Kite, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 259 pp with monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 2012' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. 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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