helmore group captain (8 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: Poor. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Air Commentary by Group Captain W. Helmore Author: Group Captain W. Helmore Publisher: George Allen and Unwin Ltd. London Year Published: 1943 Edition: 2nd Impression Dimensions: 18.5cm x 12cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Notes: Inscribed by previous owner on front end sheet. SKU: VSS / 216 / G / 6155 / 4618 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Rubbing, creasing, chips, closed tears, section missing, aging. Book condition: Fair. Aging, toning, foxing, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 90 pages.

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) A selection of Helmore's WWII broadcasts on the BBC in which he highlighted a number of RAF heroes such as Bader, MacLachland, Nettleton and Elworthy amongst others. (Published: 1942) (Publisher: Allen & Unwin) (Pagination: 90pp, 15 ills.) (Condition: g in ragged and chipped dw) UL-XXXXXX.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A small publication of 90 pages. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, faded marks and edge worn. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, sun faded white lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 90, 2 [pages]. Fifteen monochrome illustrations. Former name and address to the front end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, slightly faded white stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 4¾" 90, 2 [pp]. Fifteen monochrome illustrations. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece and plates; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, backstrip sunned else a very good, bright, clean copy. Transcripts of the author's BBC broadcasts 1941-42. SCARCE. Enser, p.377.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Air Commentary By Group Captain W Helmore Illustrated by Eric Kennington - 15 Full Plates of RAF Heroes / Legends Published by George Allen & Unwin 1942 - 90 Pages - B&W Illustrations Air Commentary by Group Captain W. Helmore is a fascinating snapshot of wartime Britain, capturing the spirit and strategy of the Royal Air Force during a pivotal moment in history. The book is a collection of transcripts from Helmore's monthly BBC broadcasts between September 1941 and July 1942. These broadcasts were designed to inform and uplift the British public during World War II, offering insights into the RAF's operations, the evolving air war, and the experiences of aircrew. Helmore, himself a senior RAF officer and technical expert, brought both authority and clarity to his commentary. - It blends first hand military insight with a tone accessible to civilians. - Offers a contemporary perspective on wartime aviation, rather than a retrospective analysis. - Includes recollections of distinguished aircrew, giving voice to those on the front lines. - The original edition featured a dust jacket illustrated by Eric Kennington, known for his evocative war art. It's a slim volumejust 90 pagesbut rich in atmosphere and purpose Condition: **SIGNED / INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR** 1942 1st Edition George Allen & Unwin Hard Back Book. Very Good Condition Book minor rubbing to the corners of the boards / head & tail of the spine. Inscribed and dated by the author. Binding tight, pages clean and bright. Good- unclipped dust jacket, rubbing, small piece missing front panel (see image) closed tear adjacent to the fly leaf. Inscribed by Author(s).