Dustjacket rubbed and worn but complete. previous owner name on endpaper. Front 2 pages detaching but present. The first passenger fatality in aviation was in 1908 - a lieutenant in the US Army was killed in a Wright plane crash. This book examines some of the most sensational crashes in the half century since this happened. They include the North east Airlines crash in 1957 at Rijkers Island, bombing hazards, mechanical faults and fire hazards in flight.

1958, Elek Books, , ,< M-01>,213pp illustrations, , ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 37259-01..............................£8.00 

Scarce March 1954 edition. The author's life in the Third Reich from the "Jungfolk" to top fighter pilot. Heinz Knoke was one of the Luftwaffe's bravest and most skilful fighter Pilots of WWII. A survivor, he saw action over Russia and flew over 2000 missions until he was grounded by crippling injuries. He shot down 52 Allied aircraft during the desperate battles over the Reich in the face of the USAAF air campaign and was awarded the Knights Cross.

1953, Evans Brothers, , ,< M-01>,187pp, 37 illustrations, No d/w, foxing on page edges. Good reading copy. , ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 18001-02..............................£6.00 

During its development in the early 1930s, the Heinkel He 111 was described as a "Wolf in sheep's clothing". It masqueraded as a transport aircraft, though its actual role was as a fast medium bomber. It saw initial service in the Spanish Civil War, was used in the 1939 Polish Campaign and 1940 Battle of France. It also carried the brunt of action in the Battle of Britain. Thereafter, the He 111 served in all European, North African and Mediterranean theatres, as well as providing the backbone of the Luftwaffe's tactical and strategic bombing operations on the Eastern Front.

1991, Schiffer Publications, , 0887403131,< M-01>,Landscape Format 48pp, 94 photos drawings. Colour plate, Good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 10835-01..............................£12.00 

Proceedings of a conference at Bolling Air Force Base, 1984, with chapters on Spaatz, Moffett and others. Includes comments by Generals Bradley, Gunderson, Le May and Poe and a number of specialist historians.

1986, Office of Air Force Hist., USAF, 0912799374,< M-01>,viii + 156pp, 3 photos., covers rubbed with crease at top of spine. Good, , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 2052-01..............................£10.00 

The experiences of US Air Force Generals Quesada, Ferguson and Moniyer achieving, maintaining and using air superiority in WWII and Korea. Includes a facsimile of the War Department Field Manual FM100-20 of 1943, "Command and Employment of Air Power."

1983, Office of Air Force Hist., , 0912799005,< M-01>,xii + 116pp, 29 photos, 5 maps., covers worn & snagged, o/w vg, , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 4737-01..............................£10.00 

The world's military aircraft of the early 1970s. The book details the organisation and aircraft of more than one hundred and twenty air arms, featuring over 320 aircraft from interceptors and bombers to helicopters. Major types in service are are described ranging from the Soviet MiG 25 to the US F-14 Tomcat. All are illustrated with three-view scale drawings and there is a section on markings of the world's air forces illustrating 201 national insignia.

1977, Arms & Armour Press, , 0853684715,< M-01>,224pp, drawings, glossary, insignia, index, Good in d/w. faded spine. Boards slightly bowed. , ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 29799-01..............................£6.00 

The heavy bombers of the USAAF & RAF and their major contribution in support of Operation Overlord. Known as The "Transportation Plan" the aim was to limit as much as possible the German's ability to reinforce the Normandy battle area. The author interviewed many former aircrew and French civilians including resistance members during his research.

1991, Airlife Publishing, , 1853101427,< M-01>,276pp, photos, maps & diagrams., Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 8007-01..............................£6.00 

Mass market paperback. Pages browning.The author was a Fleet Air Arm Pilot flying the famous Swordfish torpedo bomber in WWII. He took part in Norwegian and Dunkirk Campaigns, the attack on Taranto, operated from a secret base in Albania and later from Malta. Captured and imprisoned by the Vichy French, he was eventually released and later served in the British Pacific Fleet.

1978, Arrow Books, , 0091982505,< M-01>,344pp, illustrations, , , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 26842-02..............................£3.00 

The author was a Fleet Air Arm Pilot flying the famous Swordfish torpedo bomber in WWII. He took part in Norwegian and Dunkirk Campaigns, the attack on Taranto, operated from a secret base in Albania and later from Malta. Captured and imprisoned by the Vichy French, he was eventually released and later served in the British Pacific Fleet.

1987, Leo Cooper, , 0850524415,< M-01>,340pp, 28 ills, 1 map, index, near fine in like dw, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 26842-01..............................£8.00 

An updated account of the famous "V" Bomber, the front line strike aircraft of the RAF from the 1950s until the 1980s. This is its story, with anecdotes and recollections from those who tested, flew and supported it, together with details of Vulcan operations. These include nuclear strike readiness, participation in the 'Red Flag' competitions in the U.S, and the incredible 'Black Buck' missions during the 1982 Falklands War. The book includes full technical data and operational details plus a facsimile of the official RAF Aircrew Manual.

2002, Silverdale Books, Reprint of Cassell edition, 1856057011,< M-01>,Large format, 230pp, 120 photos, 45 drawings, Fine in d/w, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 17537-01..............................£20.00