Test Pilot by Duke, Neville

London: Grub Street, 1992. 195 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). First published in 1953, "(T)his new edition has an additional chapter covering Neville Duke's flying life from that date, and also has appendices and index, not included in the earlier book, together with a completely new selection of photographs." "The name of Neville Duke is well-known in aviation circles, not only as a successful wartime fighter pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 93 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. Towards the end of the war he became an RAF test pilot and later a member of the RAF's High Speed Flight. This was the start of a successful career as a test pilot after leaving the Service in 1948, having been awarded the AFC. Working for Hawkers, he became Chief Test Pilot and did all the major flight development on one of the most famous of all RAF… Read More

Grub Street Publishing, 2008-07-15. Second. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Grub Street; London, 1992. Hardcover. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, rubbing to board/spine edges, some scattered foxing top text block edge, binding firm, bit of crimping to spine edges, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, trace edge/corner wear, small creases top spine edge, ISBN barcocer sticker bottom rear panel, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 195pp., indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

Grub Street Publishing, 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. 1st in this new edition of 1992 with added addendum by the author. Firmly bound and carefully read. Bith book & unclipped jacket are in VG clean condition. Name of previous owner dated 1993 is written on the endpaper. No tears or loss. Illustrated with b/w ohotos. .

Grub Street, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Clean unmarked pages, firmly bound; slight handling marks to rear of jacket. The name of Neville Duke is well known in aviation circles, not only as a successful wartime pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. This is the story of his career. Originally published in 1953, this edition has been extensively revised and expanded. B&W photos. 196 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780948817632. Inventory No: dscf11166. . 9780948817632

Grub Street Publishing, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x1x9. Publisher's dark blue cloth-bound hardback; in better than very good condition; tight and square with bright gilt lettering; complete with original dustjacket; neat and sharp, not showing any tears or chips. Contents fresh and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Tidy book in very presentable condition.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Grub Street Publishing, 2008-07-15. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!