from Military History Books

(Subject: Aviation - General) Adventures around the world in a light aircraft. In June 1989 Margi and Gerard Moss took off from Rio de Janeiro in a single engine aircraft. In a haphazard route they clocked up 120,000 Kilometres and visited 50 countries over 32 months. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Airlife Publishing) (ISBN: 1853109061) (Pagination: 255pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Second impression of 1978 edition. From the first purpose built combat aircraft of 1916 to the 1970s. Profusely illustrated with Air Force insignia, glossary, fighter aircraft, attack aircraft and multi role combat aircraft with drawings and photographs. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Kingfisher Books) (ISBN: 0706354494) (Pagination: 125pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback pages browning,edges rubbed.Useful study copy reflecting age and use. The story of the last flight of the huge Nazi Dirigible Hindenburg whose mysterious explosion at Lakehurst, New Jersey has fascinated investigators for many years. The author asks why were Nazi Luftwaffe officers in civilian clothes assigned to patrol the giant airship on… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) A study of aerial reconnaissance from the first use of the balloon to the end of WWII. After tracing developments between 1785 and 1914, the author goes on to discuss the role and increasing sophistication of aerial reconnaissance, and introduces the reader to a largely forgotten body of brave men, the pilots and observers of… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Creasing on spine and cover. The personal account of one of the authentic heroes of WWII. He led many raids over the Third Reich but is best remembered for commanding the successful 'Dam Busters' raid on the night of May 16/17, 1943. Using Barnes-Wallis' revolutionary 'Bouncing Bomb', 17 Lancaster Bombers from RAF… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Card covers creased but a useful study copy. One the most effective air assaults of World War II. The Allied Bomber Forces devastating battle in the Summer 1943. The destruction of a city and the death of 40,000 Germans (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 0140067450) (Pagination: 424pp, illustrations, maps) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Many pilots reject the automatic guilty verdict as not acceptable as an objective scientific finding. In this book three senior airline captains deal respectively with pilot experience, with management pilot relations and with professional and legal implications of pilot error. Other contributors include an aircraft designer, a specialist in the field of aviation medicine, and… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) A narrative history of the Battle of Britain. Based on interviews, diaries, letters, combat reports and official papers. The tactical controversies. Administrative difficulties. Experiences of the Blitz. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 0330293826) (Pagination: 285pp, photos, map) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Bruce Lewis brings this book together to tell the story of the men who flew the bombers. The different roles within the aircraft are covered and each of their unique experiences discussed through first hand accounts. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Orion Books) (ISBN: 1857974824) (Pagination: 187pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) The author joined the RAF before WW.II. He commanded a flight in the 303 Squadron the highly successful Polish unit in Fighter Command. He went on to Command 92 Squadron and later Wing Leader to the Polish Fighter Wing. (Published: 1975) (Publisher: Corgi Books) (ISBN: 055209692X) (Pagination: 255pp, illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Slight fading on cover but very good. In the two years before he was shot down and killed over El Alamein aged only 22, Squadron Leader George Barclay had lived a lifetime of flying and fighting. One of only 4 officers in his squadron to survive the battle of Britain he was… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Covers creased. Well used but text unmarked. The history of the famous 617 Squadron - formed in 1943 to destroy the famous dams in Germany. By the end of the war 2 members had been awarded the VC and also over 150 decorations were awarded to the air crew. It record of… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Paperback. Slight rubbed at edges and page edges browning. Good.The author was an American volunteer who served in the RAF in the Eagle Squadron & later transferred to the US 4th Fighter Group. With 32 victories, he was one of the most renowned squadron COs of the USAAF's 8th Air Force. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Arrow… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Pages browning but uncreased. The author, a wartime navigator qith the Royal Australian Air Force narrates this true story of a wartime bomber crew facing the hazards of bombing strongly defended targets such as Essen, Dusseldorf, Bremen and Berlin. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Goodall Publications Ltd.) (ISBN: 090757906X) (Pagination: 189pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Crease on spine and front cover. Pages browning.Good. Portrait of one of the leading Operations Commanders of the Second World War. Traces the growth of Bomber Command and the development of night time bombing techniques. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 0722176589) (Pagination: 458pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. page edges browning.edgewear.Good. The diaries of the author's uncle, a Spitfire Squadron leader during the air battle which lasted two and a half years (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 0600206599) (Pagination: 208pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Previous owner name and date on pre-title page. Pages browning but good considering age and use. Hillary wrote this book in 1942 after being shot down and badly burned during the Battle of Britain. A member of the RAFVR before WWII, his experiences as a fighter pilot covered the early period of… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Very good.Oxspring flew with with 66 Squadron during Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. After two and a half years he moved to 41 squadron, and then to Hawkinge in Kent to command 91 Squadron, where he played a significant part in the 'Channel Dash'. He took part in the air operations… Read more

(Subject: Aviation - General) The inside story of the much-loved 'Mossie' through the vivid reminiscences of the men who designed and flew her. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Futura Publishers) (ISBN: 0708842607) (Pagination: 253pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Aviation - General) Mass market paperback. Pages browning. The personal account of a Spitfire Pilot in World War II. The author was the outstanding RAF fighter commander, serving in action from the Battle of Britain to the end of the war. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Hamlyn) (ISBN: 0600394727) (Pagination: 320pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX