1996, ISBN: 9780130838094

Hardcover

Hikoki Publications 1996. 4to softcover 174pp colour & b/w illus. very good, very light crease to top corner. From the early pioneering of aircraft to new technology in the missile ag… More...

Hikoki Publications 1996. 4to softcover 174pp colour & b/w illus. very good, very light crease to top corner. From the early pioneering of aircraft to new technology in the missile age, hundreds of photographs tell the story of testing and development at Farnborough, the UK's center for aeronautical research. Topics include WWI-era, immortal aircraft types S.E.5a and F.E.2; groundbreaking experiments in the '20s and '30s; top-secret testing of WWII technology, both RAF and Luftwaffe; developments in the early jet era and the missile age; and the future of this legendary airfield. ., Hikoki Publications 1996, 0, UK,Qrto HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus.NFINE/NFINE.No owner inscrptn, and no clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated,colour pictorial artwork by John B.Rabbets,illustrated upper wrap,b/w contemporary aerial/aircraft photographs to rear wrap; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges - no nicks or tears present.Miniscule bumping with reciprocal creasing to both head+ foot of spine/backstrip.Top edge lightly dust-soiled and minimally aged/darkened,fore-edge brighter and cleaner; contents bright, tight and clean also - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners.Bright,clean,publisher's original pale Airforce blue cloth boards with minimal rubbing and colour loss to bottom edges,and bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters+unit insignia to spine/backstrip with clean plain white eps.UK,Qrto HB+dw/dj,1st edn thus,1-311pp [paginated]+half-title+title pages,contents list/table,an introduction, profusely illustrated with 400+ contemporary b/w photographs; pilots,aircraft etc., and 14pp coloured aircraft drawings by John B.Rabbets,30 chapters including a conclusion,reference section comprising: Unit reference histories,Support units, Awards,Fighter Aces, Airfields,aircraft camouflage and Markings,an index and 2pp blanks to rear. The first detailed and profusely illustrated reference history of the Unites States 8th Army Air Force from its inception in January 1942 to its departure from the United Kingdom after the end of the hostilities in Europe.Compiled and written by an acknowledged expert on the subject,this book traces the early history of the 8th Air Force and details its operations against the Luftwaffe from the United Kingdom from July 1942 until V-E Day,with emphasis on the combat units,their men and machines.An appendix reference section gives accurate statistics on every bomber and fighter formation to serve under the 8th Air Force.Created for the express purpose of flying unescorted daytime high-altitude precision bombing missions,the 8th Air Force had to face many vicissitudes and combat attrition before it overcame the desperate enemy opposition and its own errors of judgement.By D-Day 1944 the 8th Air Force had grown into the largest air striking force ever committed to battle.As the 8th Air Force was destined to play a major role in smashing the German war effort,this work will be of considerable value to all readers interested in the history of the Second World War.It is illustrated by over 400 selected photographs enriched by a full colour section depicting the markings and colour schemes of most 8th Air Force bomber and fighter units. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the heavier weight - nearly 1.5Kg unpackaged - and value of this item, for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!, LONDON.THE MILITARY BOOK SOCIETY,1973., 0, Prentice Hall Press, 1990. Pilots of the RAF and Luftwaffe recall dramatic acts of heroism during the Battle of Britain, in a chronicle of the greatest air war in history 280 pages - color and B & W photos and illustrations and maps. 010. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good., Prentice Hall Press, 1990, 4<

1990, ISBN: 0130838098

Hardcover

[EAN: 9780130838094], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Prentice Hall, NY], WORLD WAR II; AVIATION; BATTLE OF BRITAIN; RAF; MILITARY HISTORY, History|Military|World War II, Jacket, The lead … More...

[EAN: 9780130838094], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Prentice Hall, NY], WORLD WAR II; AVIATION; BATTLE OF BRITAIN; RAF; MILITARY HISTORY, History|Military|World War II, Jacket, The lead in to the Nazi Luftwaffe assault on Britain, the bombings, and the RAF response. Numerous photos, illustrations, the pilots and crew members. 10-1/2" by 11" First printing.<

1990, ISBN: 9780130838094

NY: Prentice Hall, 1990. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The lead in to the Nazi Luftwaffe assault on Britain, the bombings, and the RAF response. Numerous photos, illustrations, … More...

NY: Prentice Hall, 1990. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The lead in to the Nazi Luftwaffe assault on Britain, the bombings, and the RAF response. Numerous photos, illustrations, the pilots and crew members. 10-1/2" by 11" First printing., Prentice Hall, 1990, 5<

ISBN: 9780130838094

Paperback. Very Good., 3