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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Thus. 306 pages, well illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. One of the most readable and authoritative works available on air fighting.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. First Thus. This new copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. That spring and summer he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman to the famous and legendary "Sailor" Malan - Fighter Command's top-scoring pilot at that time. He quickly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. He bought his score to twenty-one by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, was awarded the DSO, then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to twenty-eight, receiving a second bar to his DFC. 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 peacetime aircraft - the Hawker Hunter, and with it took the world speed record in 1953. Test Pilot was first published in 1953. This 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. Ref EEE 6.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition, it has been covered in clear, removable, mylar, protective film. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. That spring and summer he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman to the famous and legendary "Sailor" Malan - Fighter Command's top-scoring pilot at that time. He quickly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. He bought his score to twenty-one by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, was awarded the DSO, then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to twenty-eight, receiving a second bar to his DFC. 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 peacetime aircraft - the Hawker Hunter, and with it took the world speed record in 1953. Test Pilot was first published in 1953. This 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. Ref Y 2.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Revised and Enlarged Edition. This new copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. That spring and summer he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman to the famous and legendary "Sailor" Malan - Fighter Command's top-scoring pilot at that time. He quickly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. He bought his score to twenty-one by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, was awarded the DSO, then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to twenty-eight, receiving a second bar to his DFC. 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 peacetime aircraft - the Hawker Hunter, and with it took the world speed record in 1953. Test Pilot was first published in 1953. This 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. Y 6.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over blue ground. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 180 pp. Spotting to the closed text block edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped, 16s 0d. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 250 pages. ISBN 0091786975. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped original selling price being £16.99, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded paper to the centre pages. Book plate removed from the front free end paper and acknowledgements pages. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition in publisher's original plain light blue card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. ISBN 0002118750. Contains 154 printed pages of text. Pencil price and number to the front free end paper, a little soiling to the pale covers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. PROOF COPY (Advance).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 138 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0413592405 PHILOSOPHY.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded paper to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Original (not a replica) tabloid newspaper, 16 pages. Tanning to the edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. NEWSPAPERS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 384 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age sunning down the spine, not price clipped, 16s. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted letter on 'The Leonard Cheshire Foundation' headed paper dated 19th September to Norman Franks and SIGNED 'Leonard Cheshire'. SIGNED by Norman Franks label to the title page 'Best wishes Norman Franks'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Triple SIGNED by the author's 'Jerry Speer' and 'Wilfrid Russell' and also the pilot and philanthropist, 'Leonard Cheshire' (who is mentioned in the introduction with proceeds from the book going to his charity. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one small closed tear to the bottom front cover. Publisher's review flyer and detachable order form loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 244 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED dedication by the author to the title page 'To Les Colquhoun who was also shanghaied by the AOC Malta and who likewise was commissioned there and who thereafter never looked back | With best wishes Tony Spooner and Ivor Broom | February 1995' + Double sided letter to Les Colquhoun on George Cross Island Association letter headed paper dated 10th February 1995 from the author who at the time was the Vice President | SIGNED 'Tony Spooner'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 225 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Printed illustrated Beaufighter bookplate to the half-title page SIGNED in blue fountain ink 'John Cunningham' + No. 963 of 1142 'The Night Blitz 16-22 November 1940' flown cover SIGNED John Cunningham to the front cover | 30 December 1990 post office stamp, two further stamps to the rear | Royal Air Force Halton (15 March 1991) and Army Air Corps Centre (15 March 1991) | certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Three information card cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. AVIATION & AERONAUTICS.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains (vi), 250 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Printed name and address label to the front free end paper, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. This copy has been signed by both authors Johnnie Johnson has SIGNED the title page 'All good wishes, Johnnie Johnson, Xmas, 1995' and Laddie Lucas has SIGNED a printed compliments slip from his private Onslow Square, London residence photo corner mounted opposite the title page 'As always? - Glad to help, Best wishes Laddie Lucas 7. xi. 94'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 208 pp with two-colour aerial plans and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight sun fading of the red lettering to the spine, not price clipped. Typed letter dated 22nd February 1993 from Laddie Lucas' private Onslow Square, London residence mounted in a cream envelope opposite the front free end paper SIGNED 'Sincerely, Laddie Lucas'. The recipient of this letter, Robert Pearce, has a smart bookplate 'Robert & Dulcie Pearce' to the front free end paper. SIGNED by both authors to white labels to the title page (Laddie Lucas refers to these in his letter) 'Johnnie Johnson' and 'Some great air battles to remember - but never I hope, to see again | Laddie Lucas 22. ii. 93' also SIGNED by Tony Iveson to the Tirpitz frontispiece illustration 'Tony Iveson DFC | Pilot of KC-F on Tirpitz attacks.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original airforce blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xv)-1, 213 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper to the centre pages. Tanning to the page margins as usual. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Johnnie Johnson' and Laddie Lucas.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Second edition (first published in 1995) hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (vi), 218 pp with 84 plates on 16 and 3 full-page maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author bookplate to the title page 'Best wishes, Norman Franks' + Colour Flown Cover Card No. 618 SIGNED by Neville Duke which is also SIGNED by W.O.A. Bunn (Royal Air Force, Abingdon) and SIGNED by Allan Wood (Empire Test Pilots School Boscombe Down, Wiltshire 27th October 1982) + SIGNED period monochrome photograph of Neville Duke stepping out of the cockpit. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

First edition thus hard back in full crushed navy morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second and fourth, tooling to the others, gilt feather vignette to the front board, gilt and navy hand marbled end sheets, all page edges gilt, silk head bands. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Hand written number 14 of 200 numbered limited edition copies. Contains specially commissioned portrait photograph by Lord Snowden, 154 pp, double page map, with 16 pp monochrome photographs on loaded art paper by Norman Potter. SIGNED by Leonard Cheshire to the limitation leaf 'Leonard Cheshire'. In Fine condition. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. + The Leonard Cheshire Foundation headed paper giving reference to the portrait photograph by Lord Snowden. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.