DC-3: Southern Skies Pioneer by Brian Lockstone ISBN 13: 9781869413903

Auckland: Random House, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very lightly read with only light shelf wear. First built in the 1930s, the Douglas DC-3/Dakota was an adpatable aircraft that filled a variety of roles: military transport (as a gunship, glider tug and air ambulance), commercial travel, freighter transport and even topdressing. This book tells the story of the DC-3 in New Zealand. First introduced during World War II, the aircraft became a vital part of the RNZAF fleet. It carried everything from spare parts and mail to food and ex-POWs and was involved in fighting in the Solomon Islands and support of New Zealand fighter bomber squadrons and flying boat squadrons. The DC-3 was the mainstay of New Zealand's commercial air services, for both passengers and freight, from the late 1940s until the mid-1960s, and embodies many nostalgic memories for generations of New Zealanders. It has carried VIPs, including Queen Elizabeth II. It… Read more

Random House, Auckland, 2000. Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. .

Auckland: Random House, 2000 Pictorial card covers, b&w and colour illstns. A fine copy.

Auckland: Random House, 2000 Scarce title. Pictorial card covers, b&w illstns. Slight fading to spine, unmarked.

Random House, 2000-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Random House New Zealand; Glenfield, 2000. Trade paperback. Near Fine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, minimal use/handling marks, smudge mark verso bottom front cover, trace cover edge/corner wear, a nice, clean and unmarked copy in wraps. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 158pp., appendix, bibliography, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

Random House, 2000-01-01. Paperback. Good.