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Wincanton. Som. UK : Dorset Publishing Company., 1996. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Dorset Aviation Encyclopaedia " the boards, and text block are square and tight . there is no dust jacket. The corners of the boards have minor wear as do the covers extremities. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Roy Boot is one of the most important figures in post-war aeronautical design, and the period he covers in this book is a long and varied one in the history of aviation. Indeed, the whole book is a fitting testimonial to the author's lifetime of service to the British aircraft industry. A nice clean copy.

London .UK: Michael Joseph Ltd, 2022. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book titles," Harrier- How to be a Fighter Pilot " the boards, text block and dust jacket are square, tight and clean. Illustrated with colour photos. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..

UK: Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Sir Frank Whittle was a technical prodigy, whose foresight in the 1920's enabled him to visualise aircraft flying at speeds and heights hitherto undreamed of, powered by his totally new kind of engine: a gas turbine whose sole objective was to produced a jet of hot gas. Yet therein lay the seeds of years of bitter struggle, against self interested MInistry officials and , later, against unscrupulous industrialists. There is a signature ( not the author) in ink on the front paste down, there is also very light wear to the corners of the D/W. A nice clean copy.

Fairford. Glos.: The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Enterprises, 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In this book, titled," Wright to Fly; Celebrating 100 years of Powered Flight " the boards , text block and dust jacket are square and tight . The slip case is also very good Illustrated This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only..