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Military History - Aviation - General Section
Aviation - General Section
Includes pictorial & technical studies of major & lesser known aircraft from the earliest types to present day Stealth technology plus accounts of major air campaigns from WWI to the present day

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WARPLANES OF THE LUFTWAFFE
by David Donald

A complete guide to the combat aircraft of Hitler's Luftwaffe from 1939-1945. The 35 major aircraft types used by the Luftwaffe in the Second World War. Very well illustrated and described in detail, includes development, variants, service history, combat achievements. Also some 30 further types which were of minor importance. All the major types are illustrated in colour giving details of camouflage and markings.

1994, Aerospace Publishing Ltd, , 1874023565,< M-01>,256pp, 510 col ills and three view drawings, b/w photos. Large format, good in d/w, small tear on spine, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 24265-01..............................£10.00 

LEADER OF THE SKIES: THE FIRST SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS
by Michael Donne

A history of the development of Rolls Royce to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. From 1906, through WWI when the company manufactured armoured cars, airships and aeroplanes, and WWII when they developed the legendary Merlin engine. Post WWII the company was at the forefront of aviation development with a range of advanced turboprop, turbojet and turbofan engines.

1981, Frederick Muller, , 0584104766,< M-01>,157pp, numerous col & b/w illustrations. Bibliography, large landscape format, vg in dw, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 27224-01..............................£12.00 

WINGS OF GOLD: EARNING YOUR US NAVY WINGS
by Robert F Dorr and Robert D Ketchell

Following the training path of the Navy Pilot from NAS Pensacola Florida, NAS Whiting Field or Corpus Christi to the prentation of the Wings of Gold.

1990, Motorbooks International, , 0879384395,< M-01>,128pp illustrations, Good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 37537-01..............................£8.00 

THE AIR BATTLE FOR MALTA: THE DIARIES OF A FIGHTER PILOT
by Lord James Douglas-Hamilton MP

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

1982, Hamlyn, , 0600206599,< M-01>,208pp illustrations, , , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 32385-01..............................£3.00 

FIGHTERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE
by Joachim Dressel and Manfred Greihl

A collection of original photographs illustrating the fighter force of the Luftwaffe. All types are included, the rearmament designs of the 1930s such as Heinkel 112 and 121 and Messerschmitt 109 through every wartime fighter and full coverage of the development of the revolutionary jet and rocket aircraft.

1993, Arms & Armour Press, , 1854091395,< M-01>,Large Format 160pp, 308 photos, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 15854-01..............................£8.00 

TAKTISCHE MILITARFLUGZEUGE IN DEUTSCHLAND 1925 BIS HEUTE
by Joachim Dressel and Manfred Griehl

Illustrated with numerous photos and illustrations. The development of tactics and tactical military aircraft in Germany from 1925. Provides considerable information on the Third Reich and WWII periods, as well as the operations of the Post War Luftwaffe, including such types as the F-104 Starfighter, F-4 phantom, Tornado, MiG 23 and SU 22. German text.

1992, Podzun-Pallas Verlag GmbH, , 3790904686,< M-01>,174pp, c 250 ills, fine in dw, Ger.text,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 11804-01..............................£18.00 

FLIGHT
by Rene Dubos and Maya Pines

The world of manned flight from its primitive beginnings through the sophisticated present- of 1970- to science fiction future.It covers the history of flight, the theory of aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation and air traffic control.

1970, Time Life Pocket Books, , ,< M-01>,190pp illustrations, maps., Good in card covers., , CARD
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 37885-01..............................£3.00 

BIG WING: THE BIOGRAPHY OF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR TRAFFORD LEIGH-MALLORY
by Bill Newton Dunn

The most senior RAF officer to lose his life in World War II Leigh-Mallory commanded one of the principal RAF Battle of Britain Groups. He developed the "Big Wing" tactic and later commanded Fighter Command as well as the air operations for the Normandy invasion.

1992, Airlife Publishing, , 1853102407,< M-01>,200pp, photos, very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 441-01..............................£8.00 

ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II: AIR WAR IN THE WEST: JUNE 1941-APRIL 1945
by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy

In this 7th volume the author continues his study of air power's crucial role. He looks at the German loss of air superiority over Russia and the failure on the eastern front; the London Blitz which strengthened rather than destroyed the British determination to fight and the Luftwaffe failure the win the war in Africa as Hitler had hoped.

1965, Franklin Watts, , 0851660266,< M-01>,iv + 66pp, illustrations, maps, Good in worn dw, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 25766-01..............................£5.00 

THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II: VOLUME 14: AIR WAR IN THE PACIFIC: VICTORY IN THE AIR
by Colonel Trevor Nevitt Dupuy

Concluding the description and analysis of the war against Japan. Including the early operations in the Pacific, the air battle for Burma, the campaign to return to the Phillippines, the Japanese Ground offensive vs the 14th Air Force and the Strategic Air Operations against Japan.

1966, , , ,< M-01>,iv + 89pp, 40 illustrations, maps, Slight fading on d/w spine. Good, ,
Subject...Aviation - General
Web No. 25774-01..............................£5.00 

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