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GUNTHER RALL A Memoir Luftwaffe Ace & NATO General The Authorized Biography
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Tangmere Productions, 2002. 423pp, ill. Signed in pencil under photo on front end paper by Gunther Rall. No 178/1000. Signed. First Edition. Fine/Fine. more information
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MY LIFE
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RAF Benevolent Fund, 1990. 140pp, Ill. Bookplate, signed by Dermot Boyle. Number 112 in a limited edition of 500 copies, dated September 1990. In aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund's Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary 'Reach for the Sky' Appeal. Also enclosed is a service of thanksgiving card from St Clement Danes dated 23rd june 1993 - for the life and work of Sir Dermot Boyle.. Signed by Author. 2nd, Revised and Enlarged.. Fine/Fine. more information
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BRACKLES, Memoirs of a Pioneer of Civil Aviation
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F H Brackley, 1952. 695pp, Ill. Binding tight and internally very good. Spine sunned and boards a little faded and marked. Signed by Frida Brackley and ? Sieveking on title page. Previous owner's name on reverse of front end paper... Signed by Author. First Edition. Good/No Jacket. more information
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TED THE LAD A Schoolboy Who Went to War (SIGNED EDITION)
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JoTe Publications, 2007. 184pp, ill. Ted Cachart's story is a 'Boys Own' adventure recalling the life of an idealistic adolescent who falsified his age and joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 15. He served as a Wop/Ag on Lancasters, with 49 Squadron at RAF Fiskerton. Following a remarkable escape from his stricken Lancaster, Ted spent nearly 18 months as a prisoner of war. After many years Ted returned to Germany in an attempt to find the crash site of his aircraft and to visit some of the locations where he was held captive. . Signed by Author. First Edition. As New/As New. more information
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TED THE LAD A Schoolboy Who Went to War (LIMITED EDITION)
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JoTe Publications, 2007. 184pp, ill. Ted Cachart's story is a 'Boys Own' adventure recalling the life of an idealistic adolescent who falsified his age and joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 15. He served as a Wop/Ag on Lancasters, with 49 Squadron at RAF Fiskerton. Following a remarkable escape from his stricken Lancaster, Ted spent nearly 18 months as a prisoner of war. After many years Ted returned to Germany in an attempt to find the crash site of his aircraft and to visit some of the locations where he was held captive. THIS EDITION is bound in burgundy cloth instead of the black cloth of the standard edition and is limited to a quantity of 49 only. It is signed on a plate affixed to the front end paper by the five living members of the crew of Ted's aircraft and has facsimile signatures of the two crew members who died post-war. These facsimiles are taken from the original 1945 interrogation reports signed on return from captivity. Just a few left.. Signed. First Edition. As New/As New. more information
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BATTLE UNDER THE MOON The Documented Account of Mailly-le-Camp 1944
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AirData, 1995. 192pp, Ill. Dedication on front end paper 'To Fred with Best Wishes, Doug Radcliffe 425 Sqdn RCAF. Underneath this is a photograph of Mosquito RR299 signed 'S/Ldre John May DFC 139 Mosquito Squadron light night striking force Pathfinder Force, 627 Mosquito Marking Squadron Tiger Force.'. Signed. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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PRESS ON REWARDLESS
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Phil Darby, 1997. 252pp, ill. Signed on title page 'Kindest regards, Phil Darby June 2001'. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Card Covers. Very Good. more information
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RAF BOMBER AIRFIELDS OF WORLD WAR 2
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Ian Allan, 1995. 128pp, ill.. Signed on front end paper by 7 Lancaster crew from 49 Squadron. Eric Clarke (also on Hampdens) Geoff Easterling, Ted Cachart, Andy Anderson, Lou Crabbe, John Dodkins and Tom Bennett DFM (also 617 Sqdn).. Signed. 3rd Imp. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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BATTLE OF BRITAIN The Forgotten Months
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Air Research, 1988. 220pp, Ill. From the library of Eric B Morgan co-author of 'Spitfire The History'. Dedication on title page 'For my old friend and colleague Eric Morgan with very best wishes (signed) John Foreman'.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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THE MESSERSCHMITT Me 262 COMBAT DIARY
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Air Research, 1995. 405pp, Ill.signed on end paper facing title page by Herbert Attner and Kominorde Welter.. Signed. Second Revised Edition. Fine/Fine. more information
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FROM HEAVEN INTO HELL
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Thatcher, 1989. 142pp, ill. Dedication to Roland and Jean Andrews, signed by author, on title page. Lyle Grant flew with the 486th BG from Sudbury Suffolk. Previous owner's stamp also on title page. Cover worn but binding tight and internally clean.. First Edition. Card Covers. Good. more information
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FROM FURY TO PHANTOM, An RAF Pilot's Story 1936 - 1970
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Pen & Sword, 2005. 234pp, Ill. Signed on title page by Richard Haine OBE DFC.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. more information
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TO STROKE A CHEETAH The Extraordinary Story of a Very Ordinary Person
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Scotforth Books, 2002. 242pp, ill. Signed by author on tile page.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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THE FLIGHT OF THE STARLING The Flying Career of Pioneer Scottish Aviator Captain Eric Starling
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Kea Publishing, 1992. 170pp, ill. Card covers slightly worn around edges else very good. Ex-libris plate on inside of front cover. Captain Starling had a distinguished career before, during and after the second world war and pioneeredcommercial flying in Scotland. he was attributed with sinking a U-boat whilst flying a Wellington. Signed by Eric Starling and author on title page.. Signed. First Edition. Card Covers. Good. more information
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DID YOU SURVIVE THE WAR? An 'Ordinary' Fighter Pilots Story
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Raydon Wings, 2006. 118pp, Ill. Signed on half-title page. The author flew Spitfires with 80 squadron in North Africa and Southern England and Typhoons with 181 squadron over Europe.. Signed by Author. First Edition. As New/As New. more information
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PER ARDUA AD HUMOUR A Collection of Anecdotes
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Jonpatch Publications, 2000. 56pp, ill. This is NOT a print-on-demand copy. Signed by author. The author was an air traffic controller but flew in Canberras with 98 Squadron on calibration work. Landscape format.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Ring Binding, Card Covers. Very Good. more information
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WINGED VICTORY The Recollections of Two Royal Air Force Leaders
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Stanley Paul, 1995. 250pp, ill. Dedication on title page 'Gunther (Rall) Horrido! (signed) Johnnie Johnson , Laddie Lucas 20th May 1995'.. Signed. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE A Country Boy at War
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Geoff King, 2000. 96pp, ill. A4, card covers, comb binding. The memoirs of Flt Lt Geoff King DFC, Flight mechanic, Bomb-Aimer, Radar Navigator.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Comb Binding. Fine. more information
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A FIGHTER IN MY SIGHTS
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J&KH Publishing, 2001. 216pp, Ill. . First Edition. Laminated Pictorial Boards. Fine/No Jacket, as Published. more information
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THE FIGHTING 33RD NOMADS IN WORLD WAR II Volume I
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Reed, 1987. 354pp, ill. Signed by James Reed who was a pilot with the 59th Fighter Squadron.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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185 THE MALTA SQUADRON
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Spellmount, 2005. 292pp, ill Signed on title page by Keith Lawrence, another and the author.. Signed. First Edition. Fine/Fine. more information
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BADER'S DUXFORD FIGHTERS, The Big Wing Contoversy
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Ramrod, 1997. 219pp, Ill. Signed on title page by R L Jones 64 & 19 Sqdns; W Kirk, 310 Sqdn; F V Roberts, 19 & 151 Sqdns; Ken Wilkinson, 19 & 616 Sqdns; Teddy Martin and Bob Morris (ground crew); Lady Joan Bader, Dilip Sarkar, dated 30/8/97, and four others.. Signed. First Edition. Fine/Fine. more information
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JG 54 Jagdgeschwader 54 Grunherz Aces of the Eastern Front
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Airlife, 1992. 167pp, ill. . First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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THE SPIRIT OF DAN-AIR
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GMS Enterprises, 1993. 256pp, Ill Signed by author on title page. Jacket has repaired tear on front, else very good.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Good. more information
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THE LUCK OF THE DRAW Horses, Spitfires and Kittyhawks
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Edward Sly, 2003. 239pp, ill. Signed on title page by Ted Sly DFC, MID. Signed by Author. First Edition. Laminated Pictorial Boards. Fine/No Jacket, as Published. more information
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LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACES The Jagdflieger and Their Combat Tactics and Tachniques
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Greenhill, 1996. 248pp, ill. Signed on title page by Gunther Rall. Also signed on his photograph in book.. Signed. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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CLEAN SWEEP, the Life of Air Marshall Sir Ivor Broom
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Crecy, 1994. 244pp, Ill Signed by Ivor Broom on title page. Jacket fine but spine slightly faded.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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FULL CIRCLE A Trilogy Including Spitfire on My Tail; Ten Minutes to Buffalo and Full Circle
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Independent Books, 1989. 335pp, Ill; 432pp, ill; 380pp, ill. Each book has a bookplate on the front end paper signed by Steinhilper. In slip case.. Signed by Author. First Edition. In Slip Case. Fine/Fine. more information
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BEWARE OF THE DOG AT WAR, An Operational Diary of 49 Squadron spanning 49 Years,1916-1965
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JoTe Publications, 2009. 680pp, ill. Hardback with jacket. Revised and expanded edition with 100 extra pages and new photos. With book plate signed by eight 49 Squadron aircrew.. Signed. 2nd, Revised and Enlarged.. Fine/Fine. more information
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FRANK WOOTTON, 50 Years of Aviation Art
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David & Charles, 1996. 96pp, Ill. No. 19 of a deluxe limited edition of 30 copies. Bookplate on half-title page signed by Frank Wootton and 12 World War Two Air Crew: Bob Doe; John Cunningham; Alex Henshaw; Denis David; Charles Lofthouse; Ivor Broom; Neil Wheeler; Geoffrey Page; Roland Beamont; Johnnie Johnson; Pinkie Stark and Tony Iveson. In black cloth slip-case.. Signed. First Canadian. Fine/Fine. more information
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A HISTORY OF THE EIGHTEENTH WEATHER SQUADRON MAY 14, 1942 TO JUNE 30, 1960
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The Incunabula Press, 1977. 22pp, ill. Dedication on front end paper, signed by Samual Zarcoff. Two small labels top left of front paste-down.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/No Jacket. more information
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