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Aviation Books : 417 Books

[1276] . Boeing Airplanes 1916-1955. Seattle: Boeing Airplane Co., Tall 4 to., 56 pp. plus fold-out of company's planes entitled: Boeing Parade of Progress. n.d. (circa 1955 or 1956) A pictorial record of Boeing-built airplanes. Many b/w photos which present a representation of Boeing design and development since the Company's beginning. Each airplane included is accompanied by its specifications plus interesting data on the construction and history of each model. Also included are photos of the Boeing Airplane Company main building as it looked in 1917 and photos of the 4 plants in the fifties, incl. two in Seattle, one in Renton and one in Wichita. A wonderful historical piece in excellent condition. Bound with heavy card covers and a plastic spiral spine. $38.50

[3324] Abrams, Richard. F4U Corsair at War . London: Ian Allan, Tall 4 to., 160 pp. 1st Edition. 1977. The last and maybe the finest piston-engined fighter in front-line service in WWII. The Vought F4U Corsair was still rolling off the production lines ten years after the first aircraft was delivered. It served with distinction as a fighter and fighter-bomber in WWII and again in Korea. This book is not a technical analysis of the Corsair, but the author has chosen to describe some of the highlights of the Corsair's career in the various services in which it saw active duty, and to relate the little known story of the Corsair night fighter operations during WWII. Profusely illustrated with dozens of hitherto unpublished b/w photos plus 4 pages of colour photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; minor bang to bottomedge of front board; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. $38.50

[3310] Alcock, Sir John and Brown, Sir Arthur Whitten. Our Transatlantic Flight . London: William Kimber, 8 vo., 195 pp. plus 22 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1969. The first flight across the Atlantic in June, 1919, told in the words of Captain Alcock and Lt. Whitten Brown. A great achievement that wasn't repeated for eight years. Slight edgewear; slight fading of Blue topedges; o/w VG+ in a VG d.j. with some chipping and two short taped tears. $71.50

[5063] Alison, Tom and Bell, Dana (Ed.). At the Controls: the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits . Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 144 pp. 1st Edition. 2001. Thanks to the outstanding photographs of Eric F. Long and Mark A. Avino, flight enthusiasts can now experience a true pilot's-eye view of many of history's most important domestic and military airplanes, jets, helicopters and spacecraft that are housed in the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space museum in Washington, D.C. Veteran aviation writer Dana Bell has teamed with top curator and retired Air Force pilot Tom Alison to provide an insightful perspective on each aircraft. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $20.00

[3583] Allen, Patrick H.F.. Screaming Eagles: In Action with the 101st Airborne Division . New York: Mallard Press (Promotional Book Co.), Tall 4 to., 144 pp. (1990). Foreword by General W.C. Westmoreland. Unique to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the fact that it is a combined-arms force: it is divisional in strength with its own infantry, anti-tank, support and aviation brigades--a self-contained, highly mobile unit, capable of movement by air and able to fight on the ground as a combined arms team supported from the air. This book documents this fighting unit's history in text and photos. Green cloth. One corner badly bumped; o/w G+ in G+ pictorial d.j. $12.10

[2115] Allen, Stafford. Theory of Flight for Glider Pilots . Edinburgh and London: Oliver and Boyd, Sm. 8 vo., 110 pp. 1st Ed. 1962. Gliding instructor Allen has produced a book which simply and concisely enables the student glider pilot to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge to support his practical training. Wine cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ price-clipped d.j. with some chipping and taping. $11.00

[5210] Allison, Les . Canadians in the Royal Air Force . Roland, Manitoba : Self Published, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 220 pp. plus a Register of Home Towns. 1st Edition. 1978. A list of Biographies of some 2000 Canadians who joined the R.A. F. mainly before WWII. It also contains 35 short stories of those from the Air Force who were involved in flying and combat which may be described as heroic, tragic, bizarre and controversial. Numerous b/w photos. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the f.e.p. in 1980. Blue cloth with Gold embossed lettering. Minor edgewear; couple of minor bumps; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ d.j. with some chipping and light soiling and a couple of taped tears. $20.00

[2233] Anders, Curt. Fighting Airmen. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, Sm. 8 vo., 287 pp. 1st Ed. (1966) The author tells the story of American air power by tracing the dynamic careers of 7 leading airmen: Billy Mitchell, Eddie Rickenbacker, Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, Claire Chennault, Jimmy Doolittle, George Kenney, and Curtis LeMay. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor soiling of topedges; o/w VG in price-clipped VG d.j. with wear to top and bottom of spine and some rubbing. $12.65

[1767] Angelucci, Enzo. Airplanes from the Dawn of Flight to the Present Day . N.Y.: Greenwich House, 1982. Tall 4 to., 287 pp. Reprint of the 1973 ed. A compelling history and useful reference book with more than 900 military and civilian aircraft illustrated in full-color and b/w original drawings and diagrams. Several appendix charts of technical data and tables of records and chronology. Dk. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that's price-clipped and has slight chipping and rubbing. $22.00

[2900] Armitage, Michael. Royal Air Force: An Illustrated History . London: Brockhampton Press, Sm. 4 to., 288 pp. 2nd printing of revised ed. 1996. As an authentic record of the development of the Royal Air Force, this single volume represents an important historical review. The author devotes one third of the book to the superb record of the RAF thoughout the Second World War. Numerous b/w photos. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight shelf-wear and rubbing; gift inscription on f.e.p.; slight odor of smoke (probably came from a smoker's library); o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. $19.80

[1971] Arthur, Max. There Shall Be Wings: the RAF: 1918 to the Present. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 8 vo., 412 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1993. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Air Force, the author interviewed over 150 members, past and present, and shares their stories here. The major part of the book concentrates on WWII, but the post-war years cover the jet age, combat in Korea, the Radfan, the Falklands and the Gulf, as well as the humanitarian missions flown by Hercules and Chinooks. Photo e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; slight discolouring of topedges; remainder dot on bottom-edges; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has minor rubbing and chipping. $19.25

[1422] Ayling, Keith. They Fly for Victory. N.Y. And Tor. : Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1943. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 215 pp., incl. chapter-head, b/w illus. by Grattan Condon. In this book, the author details many examples of aviation heroes in WWI and WWII, including American, British and Commonwealth pilots and aircrews. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and staining to covers; o/w VG. $13.75

[4759] Babington-Smith, Constance . Testing Time: The Story of British Test Pilots and Their Aircraft . New York: Harper & Brothers, Sm. 8 vo., 224 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1961). The author traces the development of the combined art and science of test piloting throughout the first 50 years of powered flight. Blue paper-on-boards with Black cloth spine. Some fading and wear of edges; minor foxing of topedges; o/w VG in Poor d.j. $10.00

[1963] Baker, E.C.R.. Fighter Aces of the R.A.F.. London: William Kimber, 8 vo., 208 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1962. The author devoted many years of research into collecting the personal life stories and combat details of the nearly 50 R.A.F. fighter pilots who each shot down and destroyed more than twenty hostile aircraft. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; minor soiling of foredges; ex-owner's bookplate and a bookdealer's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG in VG d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $37.95

[1309] Baldwin, Munson. With Brass and Gas: An Illustrated and Embellished Chronicle of Ballooning in Mid-Nineteenth Century America. Boston: Beacon Press, 12 mo., 238 pp. (1967) This unusual book is concerned with ballooning in the year 1859 and with the men who dedicated their lives to that pursuit. It is presented in alsmost scrapbook form, as it consists entirely of excerpted and edited material from newspapers, magazines, books, letters, speeches, editorials, poetry, telegrams, advertisements and firsthand accounts by the balloonists and the people who observed them. The author has skillfully blended these voices into a true chronicle of ballooning's finest hours and Owen Wood has contributed several authentic-looking, delightful drawings. Black paper-on-boards with Pink cloth spine. Slight edgewear and rubbing, o/w VG+ in a Good Only pictorial d.j. that shows some fading, rubbing and chipping and has the price inked-out on the inside flap. $18.15

[5029] Barnes, C. H.. Shorts Aircraft since 1900. Falbrook, CA: Aero Publ., Hard Cover. 8 vo., 532 pp. l967. lst U.S. ed. This edition was published simultaneously with the Lon. Putnam ed. The usual comprehensive coverage by Putnam's in text and photos. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in chipped VG pictorial d.j. $40.00

[5030] Barnes, C.H.. Bristol Aircraft Since l9l0. London: Putnam, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 4l5 pp. 1st Edition. 1964. This edition provides a complete reference to all Bristol military, civil and experimental aircraft from the Anglo-French Bristol-Zodiac biplane of 1910 until the formation of the british Aircraft corp. 50 years later. It includes a synoptic history of the Company's early growth and later expansion. Many b/w photos and drawings. Putnam aeronautical publications have consistently maintained high standards of accuracy and fine quality. Blue cloth binding has minor wear and fading of edges; one corner mildly bumped; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w VG or better in VG pictorial price-clipped d.j. with some chipping. $35.00

[4342] Barris, Ted. Behind the Glory: The Plan That Won the Allied Air War . Toronto: Thomas Allen, . 8 vo., 355 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. The 2005 reprint edition with a New Preface by Barris. (Orig. publ's in 1992 by Macmillan of Canada.) In Dec. 1939, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada created the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Most of the air crew training took place in Canada. This is the story of how the instructors moulded thousands of teenaged recruits into fighter and bomber pilots, navigators, air-gunners, bomb-aimers, wireless operators, and ground crew at 231 sites across Canada. Blue cloth. Map endpapers showing the various training schools in Canada. Minor edgewear; minor soiling in margins of two pages; o/w VG in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[4582] Barrow, Jess C. . Marine Fighting Squadron Nine (VF-9M). Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, Abt. 5 x 8-1/4" tall, 240 pp. 1st Edition. March 1981. From 1925 through the 1930's, Fighting Squadron Nine-M, based at Brown Field, Quantico, Virginia, performed before millions of people in the promotion of Marine Aviation. This book presents facts about the Squadron's activities, places it performed, dates, its airplanes and squadron markings, as well as a few humorous stories on its personnel. The Squardron was created and continued to exist, eventually providing qualified pilots for WWII, through the efforts of Colonel Thomas C. Turner, Major Roy S. Geiger, and others. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG copy. $10.00

[4403] Barry, W.S.. Airline Management: Business Management in Transport, Vol. III. London: George Allen & Unwin, 8 vo., 352 pp. 1st Edition. 1965. A still very useful book after more than forty years, it leads the reader easily from simple basic analyses through to a consideration of detailed practical problems. The book is divided into sections on External Relations of Management and Internal Relations of Management. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; paper a little discoloured; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy in a G+ taped d.j. Uncommon and soughtafter title. $75.00

[3634] Barrymaine, Norman. Story of Peter Townsend. London: Peter Davies, Sm. 8 vo., 206 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. Sept. 1958. 2nd printing. In this book, written by a personal friend of Peter Townsend but unaided, read about Townsend's brilliant aviation career at the Battle of Britain and after, and also about the love affair between Townsend and Princess Margaret and its ill-fated end. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+ in VG chipped and rubbed d.j. with one short taped tear. $10.45

[1655] Barwell, Eve and Bailey, Conrad. How to Make and Fly Kites. N.Y.: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 12 mo., 68 pp. (1972) A Studio Vista book. Instructions for how to make 18 different models of kites, including a Bat, Butterfly, Bluebird, Dragon, Clown, Fish, Hawk and others. Many illustrations, including a few colour photos. Red cloth. Some minor staining of endpapers; slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $11.00

[4529] Bashow, David L.. All the Fine Young Eagles: In the Cockpit with Canada's Second World War Fighter Pilots . Toronto and Buffalo: Stoddart, 8 vo., 384 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1996. Bashow tells the stories of Canada's WWII fighter heroes, using their own wartime correspondence and later memoirs of their daring exploits against the Axis powers. Included are Stocky Edwards, Buzz Beurling and Moose Fumerton. Blue paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; minor wrinkling of some pages; prev. owner's name sticker on inside front cover; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[4561] Batten, Jean . Alone in the Sky . Shrewsbury: Airlife, Sm. 8 vo., 190 pp. plus 12-pp. photo section. 1979. 1st Edition Thus. Based on "My Life" published by Harrap in 1938, but revised and lengthened. This is the story of Jean Batten's early life and of all her famous flights. "Jean Batten's flying feats rank in skill and courage with those of Alcock and brown, Lindbergh, Amy Johnson, Hinkler, Mollison and the other aviation immortals." At time of publication, she still held the England-Australia solo record (5 days, 21 hours, set in September 1936). Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; a donation library sticker on inside front cover; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG, price-clipped pictorial d.j. $15.50

[1693] Becker, Beril. Dreams and Realities of the Conquest of the Skies. N.Y.: Atheneum, 1967. Tall 8 vo., 276 pp. 1st ed. A complete summary of man's route to the conquest of air. The author shows clearly the interplay of legend and the writings of such men as Poe, Verne and Wells, with the painstaking work of scientists and inventors spurred on buy the dreams and predictions of the writers. Some b/w photos and early illustration of flight. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear, o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[5011] Bell, Dana . U.S. Air Force Colours 1926-1942 and U.S. Air Force Colours 1942-1945. London and Melbourne: Arms and Armour Press, 2 volumes, 4 to., 95 pp. and 96 pp. 1st English Edition (1979) and (1980). Volume 1 covers early insignia, markings and colour. Many b/w photos and 16 pages of colour in Vol. 1. Volume 2 covers the development of camouflage and markings of USAAF aircraft in the European and Mediterranean theaters in WWII. Many b/w photos and 16 pages of colour. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; crease on cover of Vol. 1; prev. owner's name stamp on inside front cover of both volumes; o/w VG or better copies. $30.00

[2804] Bennett, Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T.. Pathfinder: Wartime Memoirs . London: Frederick Muller, 12 mo., 287 pp. plus frontispiece portrait of author and 14 addit. pages of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1958. An absorbing autobiography by the creator of the "Path Finder Force" of the R.A.F. His pre-war experience included time with Imperial Airways and the development of civil flying, of the Flight Refuelling System, and of the Mayo Composite Aircraft, the top half of which he piloted. Bennett was involved with the Atlantic Ferry Organization and had a major role in Bomber Command. This is a Review Copy, with review slip laid-in from Canadian distributor S.J. Reginald Saunders. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; one corner bumped; some upper margin damage to about twenty pages; prev. owner's name on half-title; o/w G+ in VG price-clipped, pictorial d.j. $27.50

[1747] Berliner, Don. Victory Over the Wind: a History of the Absolute World Air Speed Record . N.Y.: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 8 vo., 141 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. (1983) 1st ed. Cited as the first complete chronicle of the attempts--successful and unsuccessful--of fliers and their machines to better the air speed record, from the earliest officially-recognized flight speed of 26 mph to the 2,194 mph set in 1976 by an American spy plane (a Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird). Blue paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $18.15

[3041] Beurling, George F. And Roberts, Leslie. Malta Spitfire: the Story of a Fighter Pilot . London: Arms and Armour Press, 8 vo., 235 pp. plus 4 pp. of b/w photos. A 1973 reprint of the 1943 edition. Foreword by W.A. (Billy) Bishop and a new Introduction by Wing-Commander P.B. Lucas. Several illus. by Clayton Knight. This is George (Buzz) Beurling's story and the story of the heroic Spitfire squadron as they defended Malta in 1942. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing and a taped repair to front panel. Sticker on front panel of d.j. reads "The Canadian Fighter Ace Buzz Beurling". $25.30

[1420] Biddle, Wayne. Barons of the Sky. N.Y.: Simon & Schuster, 1991. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 366 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. A vivid, panoramic history of the rise of the American aerospace industry, featuring such dominant personalities as Glenn Martin, Donald Douglas, Jack Northrop and Allan and Malcolm Loughead. Grey paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Slight wrinkle on front board; minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in chipped and rubbed VG pictorial d.j. $12.50

[4527] Bierman, Richard Bradley (publisher/editor). Aviation Quarterly: Volume Seven, Number One . Plano, TX: Airtrails Inc. , Oblong 4 to., 96 pp. 1981. The respected "Aviation Quarterly" provided many good articles on both military and civil aviation subjects. This volume's articles are: "Spoor of A Junkers", the story of "Iron Annie", a civilian version of Hugo Junkers' triple-breasted taildragger, the Ju-52/3m; "A Portfolio: the Lovable Cub", a colourful look at the Piper Cub; "The Schneider Trophy Contests"; "The Story of Aviation Pioneer Benjamin Kelsey"; and, "Fertile Myrtle", Boeing's B-29 bomber. Many b/w photos and a few in colour. "Limited Numbered Edition" box not filled in. Black cloth with tipped-on sepia photo on front board. Minor edgewear and rubbing; blind stamp on bottom of title page; o/w a VG+ copy. $20.00

[4526] Bierman, Sandra Barrick (ed.). Aviation Quarterly, Volume Seven, Number Two . Dallas: Spectra Media Co., Oblong 4 to., 188 pp. 1983. The respected "Aviation Quarterly" provided many good articles on both military and civil aviation subjects. This volume's articles are: "Last of the Eagles" on Canadaian WWI Ace Colonel William Lambert; "The Martin B-10 Bomber"; "The Culver Cadet", designed by Al Mooney and built variously by K.K. Culver and Walter Beech; "Forgotten Eagles", the 450 black airmen who wrote a unique chapter in aviation history during WWII; and, "Baltimore's Municipal Airport". Many photos, including a few in colour. The "Limited Numbered Edition" box not filled in. Black cloth with tipped-on photo on front board. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $20.00

[2484] Birch, Neville and Bramson, Alan. Captains & Kings. London: Pitman, 8 vo., 256 pp. 1st Ed. 272 pp. The flying stories of a cross-section of Royal pilots, based on personal interviews. The authors met with five Kings, nine Princes, two Princesses and many Generals, court officials and other distinguished persons, many of whom talk about their personal piloting experiences. Numerous historic photos. Purple cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, has minor chipping and rubbing and a one-inch taped tear. 6-pp. Elizabeth II in the Air articled tipped in from the Illustrated London News. $11.55

[1188] Bishop, Arthur. Canada's Military Heritage: Courage in the Air; Courage on the Battlefield; Courage at Sea. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1992. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 307 pp., 341 pp., 191 pp. All 3 volumes of Bishop's 3-part series entitled "Canada's Military Heritage", incl. many b/w photos. The first volume is "Courage in the Air", about the Royal Canadian Air Force. The author is the son of famous WWI fighter ace, Billy Bishop, and was himself a fighter pilot in WWII. This book is a collection of biographies, paying tribute to Canada's bravest and best air force veterans of World Wars I and II and Korea. SIGNED on the title page by the author. Light Blue cloth. Slight shelf-wear, o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ d.j. WITH Vol. II, "Courage on the Battlefield" and Vol. III, "Courage At Sea". 1st Editions. Also Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j.'s. $82.50

[3919] Bishop, Arthur. Destruction at Dawn: the Air-Raid Coded "Bodenplatte" Luftwaffe Vs. The Allies, New Year's Day, 1945. Tor., Montreal, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 8 vo., 295 pp. 1st Edition (1998). The author describes this important air battle from a Canadian perspective--over 500 Royal Canadian Air Force pilots were involved in the raid. Many of the German top aces and fighter leaders were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. The narrative is based mainly on interviews with Canadian survivors, and some Germans. A few b/w photos. Black paper-on-boards. Near Fine in VG+ rubbed d.j. $24.20

[2774] Black, Archibald. Story of Flying. New York and London: Whittlesey House, 8 vo., 272 pp. plus 66 interesting b/w photos. 2nd (revised) edition. (1943) The author gives us an engrossing narrative view of the advance of avaition by choosing the highlights of each period in the development of the balloon, the airship and the airplane. Red cloth. Moderate edgewear and soiling of covers; some discolouration of the poor paper used; o/w a G+ copy. $13.75

[1397] Blackburn, Tom. Jolly Rogers, the Story of Tom Blackburn and Navy Fighting Squadron VF-17. N.Y.: Orion Books, 1989. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 270 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos and illus. The true story of one of the American Navy's foremost fighter squadrons and its charismatic commander, fighter ace Tom Blackburn, in action against the Japanese in the Solomon and Bismarck islands during WW II. The "Jolly Rogers" shot down 154 enemy planes in the 76 days they were in combat in the South Pacific. Blue paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $24.75

[1345] Blake, John. Flight: The Five Ages of Aviation. Wigston, Leicester: Magna Books, 1991. Sm. folio, 151 pp. Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of York. A special book of special paintings: the story of aviation illustrated from original works of members of the highly regarded Guild of Aviation Artists. The book's glossy cover and pictorial d.j. picture the identical painting of "de Havilland Mosquitoes" by Frank Wootton. Several dozen other colour reproductions grace the interior of the book. Short bios of the artists are incl. as well. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; small stain on f.e.p., o/w VG+ in a VG d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $24.75

[2122] Blatherwick, John. History of Airlines in Canada. Toronto: Unitrade Press, 4 to., 263 pp. (1989) Dating from April 1937, when the federal govt. established Trans Canada Airlines (TCA) as the country's only national carrier, the author has compiled historical data on all of Canada's major airlines. Incl. all fleet listings. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear; several scratches on rear cover; o/w VG. $30.80

[1406] Boesen, Victor. They Said It Couldn't Be Done: The Incredible Story of Bill Lear . N.Y.: Doubleday & Co., 1971. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 204 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. The intriguing story of a self-made millionaire who started out with a grammar school education and a pocketful of tools. He produced many inventions in radio, an automatic pilot for airplanes and the highly successful Lear Jet. He was also interested in creating a vapor turbine propulsion system which would reduce pollution. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; small White square on Red f.e.p. where some tape or a sticker has lifted the colour; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. that's price-clipped, discoloured and has a small piece missing from top of spine. $17.05

[526] Bostock, Peter. Great Atlantic Air Race, The: the Adventure and Its Lessons. William Morrow & Co., N.Y. 1970. lst ed., 8 vo., 224 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic, during 8 days in May, 1969, an irrepressible cavalcade of self-styled adventurers raced between the top of the Empire St ate Building and the London Post Office Tower. Blue paper-on-boards. Slight edgewear; minor tape residue stain on f.e.p.; o/w VG in price-clipped, chipped G+ d.j. $13.20

[5202] Bowers, Peter M.. Guide to Homebuilts, 9th Edition. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 250 pp. 9th Edition, 1st Printing (1984) An expanded edition with 20 chapters and over 200 photos. The most comprehensive single-volume work on the subject of homebuilt aircraft. Grey boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $22.50

[4405] Bowman, Gerald. Jump for it! Stories of the Caterpillar Club . London: Evans Brothers, 8 vo., 198 pp. plus frontispiece and 12 other pages of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1955. The author provides an interesting section on the development of the parachute, including work done by American, Leslie Irvin, who founded the "Caterpillar Club" and awarded gold caterpillar badges to men whose lives were saved by his invention. Each of the life-saving stories included in this book were told directly to the author or taken from official records. Included is the astounding survival story of New Zealander, Pilot Officer W. B. Parker, who was taking pictures behind German lines in an unarmed Spitfire. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; two corners mildly bumped; prev. owner's name stamp and bookstore stamp on f.e.p.'s; poor paper slightly discoloured; o/w a VG copy in a G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and wear. $15.00

[5251] Bowman, Martin W.. B-24 Combat Missions: First-Hand Accounts of Liberator Operations Over Nazi Europe . New York: Metro Books , Hard Cover. Sq. 4 to., 156 pp. 2nd printing of the Metro Books 2010 edition (orig. publ'd in England by the Elephant Book Co.). This book takes the reader through the operations of the 10 men who shared a B-24 Liberator aircraft in WWII...each crew position is featured in turn. Some 75 first-person accounts, plus more than 100 items of memorabilia and more than 200 archive photos. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear are rubbing; couple of minor scratches on rear cover; o/w a VG+ copy. $22.50

[761] Bowyer, Chaz. Hurricane at War. Ian Allan, Lon. 1974. lst ed., Lg. 4 to., 160 pp. incl. many b/w photos. The Hawker Hurricane has a permanent niche in the annals of military aviation history as the world's first operational 8-gun monoplane fighter and as the RAF's first front-line fighter to achieve more than 300 mph in level flight. It also made significant contributions in the Battle of Britain, in Northern Russia, in Malta, Sicily and Greece. Brown cloth. Some bumping to corners and edges, o/w VG in chipped, scratched VG pictorial d.j. $24.75

[1] Boyd, Alexander. Soviet Air Force Since l9l8, The. N.Y.: Stein & Day, 8 vo., 259 pp. l2 pp. of b/w photos. l977. lst U.S. ed. Red paper on boards with Black cloth spine . A little shelf wear, o/w VG in chipped, price-clipped, Good+ d.j. $15.95

[344] Boyle, Andrew. Trenchard: Man of Vision. Collins, Lon. l962. lst ed., Lg. 8 vo., 768 pp. Trenchard has been called one of the truly great men that England has produced since the middle of the last century. He was the first Chief of Staff when the R.A.F. was created in l9l8. Red cloth. Slight shelf-wear; foreedges a little soiled; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. that's chipped, taped, slightly soiled and price-clipped. $27.50

[4341] Bracken, Robert. Spitfire II: The Canadians. Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Tall 4 to., 137 pp. 1st Ed. 1999. The much-awaited sequel to "Spitfire: The Canadians" contains more of the exciting original stories, rare historic photographs and world-class aviation artwork. 16-page colour section. Foreword by Wing Commander James F. "Stocky" Edwards. Blue paper-on-boards. Near fine in Near Fine pictorial d.j. with a little rubbing. $40.00

[4829] Brackley, Frida H.. Brackles: Memoirs of a Pioneer of Civil Aviation . Norfolk: N.S.B. Miller , 8 vo., 695 pp. plus 46 pp. of b/w photos and 4 maps. 1st Edition. Nov. 1952. A tribute to Air Commodore Herbert George Brackley who laid the foundations of the famous Empire routes to Australia and South Africa. Map endpapers. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; two ex-owner's bookplates on endpapers; o/w a VG copy in a G to G+ d.j. $35.00

[2059] Bridgman, Leonard (Ed.). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1941. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Sm. narrow folio, over 450 pp. plus advertisements. Second Impression. June, 1942. Divided into 4 Sections, including: "Service Aviation", a review of the Air Forces of the World; "Civil Aviation"; "All the World's Airplanes"; and "All the World's Aero-Engines". Hundreds of b/w photos and many 3 views. Includes original ribboned bookmark advertising "Aircraft of the British Empire" and "Aircraft Books in the Dumpy Series" from Sanpson and Low. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and soiling of covers; minor soiling of foredges; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG. Note: extra shipping applies. $192.50

[4808] Bridgman, Leonard (Ed.). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1945: Collectors' Edition . London: HarperCollins, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., over 500 pp. of text plus advertisements. 1994. Reprint of the 1945 edition, the first edition to escape wartime censorship, with a wealth of new information from Germany and Japan. Over 1000 photos and recognition drawings. "A fascinating snapshot of the aviation world in transition." Blue cloth. Couple of dings to bottom edges and top of spine; o/w a VG+ clean copy in a VG d.j. $47.50

[4720] Brimson, Samuel . Airlines of the World . Sydney, Australia: Dreamweaver Books , Tall 4 to., 256 pp. 1st Edition (1985) Arranged in alphabetical order, this book presents all the world's commercial airlines, big and small, and tells of the people who created them and made them run. Hundreds of photos, some in colour. Endpaper photograph. Beige cloth with Red lettering. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's small name stamp on blank front endpaper; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $20.00

[4402] Brooks, Peter W.. Modern Airliner: Its Origins and Development . Manhattan, Kansas: Sunflower University Press, Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 194 pp. plus 20 pp. of b/w photos. (1982) 1st Edition Thus, with some additional material than in the orig. 1961 edition. An historical survey of transport aircraft throughout the world since the start of civil aviation in 1919. Pictorial card wraps. MInor edgewear; one corner creased; o/w a VG copy. $17.50

[4639] Brooks, Peter W.. Modern Airliner: Its Origins and Development . London: Putnam, Sm. 8 vo., 176 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1961. 1st Edition. An historical survey of transport aircraft throughout the world since the start of civil aviation in 1919. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; poor paper slightly discoloured; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy. $25.50

[2333] Brown, Jim. Hubbard, the Forgotten Boeing Aviator. Seattle, Portland, Vancouver: Peanut Butter Publishing, 8 vo., 229 pp. 2nd printing, Nov., 1996. Eddie Hubbard and Bill Boeing piloted the first North American International air mail from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seattle, Washington on March 3, 1919. This book tells the remarkable life story of Hubbard and his association with Boeing. This copy SIGNED on title page by author. Complete with bookmark for this book. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $13.75

[1766] Brown, Kingsley. Bonds of Wire: a Memoir . Toronto: Collins, . 8 vo., 267 pp. 1st ed. 1989. The personal account of 3 years in Stalag Luft 3 by RCAF Bomber Pilot Brown. He tells of the ugliness and deprivation of a POW camp, but also the triumph of the human spirit, and the many absurd and comical events that took place. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; Black remainder mark on topedges; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $11.55

[4567] Bruce, J. M.. Bristol Fighter . London: Arms and Armour Press, Abt. 7-1/4 x 9-1/2" tall, 64 pp. 1st Edition. 1985. Vintage Warbirds #4. The Bristol Fighter had its origins in a Royal Flying Corps request, made in the autumn of 1915, for a two-seat corps-reconnaissance and artillery-spotting aircraft capable of defending itself. The Bristol remained in service until 1931. Here is its story in 135 photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy. $7.50

[1405] Caidin, Martin. Long Arm of America: The Story of the Amazing Hercules Air Assault Transport and Our Revolutionary Global Strike Forces . N.Y.: E.P. Dutton, 1963. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 369 pp., including dozens of b/w photos. In the 1960's, the American Air Force was very proud of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules which allowed the U.S. to fly thousands of men and heavy weapons, countless tons of equipment and supplies for many thousands of miles at high speed. This is the story of that plane. Red/Black cloth. Moderate edgewear, o/w VG in heavily chipped and rubbed Good Only pictorial d.j. $18.15

[3784] Cain, Charles W. (Ed.). Aircraft in Profile: Volume I Part I. Windsor and N.Y.: Profile Publications/Doubleday, 8 vo., 144 pp. Revised (4th) Edition. 1975. The well-known, well-researched series of plane profiles. This volume contains the first 12 aircraft profiles: S.E. 5A; Boeing P-12E; Focke-Wulf FW 190A; Hawker Hunter F.6; Vickers Vimy Mks. I to III; Bristol Bulldog Mks. l to lV; Republic P-474 Thunderbolt; North American P-51D Mustang; Albatros D V; Gloster Gauntlet Mks. l & II; Handley Page Halifax Mks. III, VI & VII; and Gloster Meteor F.8. Besides a description, each plane has two pages of colour views and several b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's stamp on title page; small bit of paper lifted from rear e.p. from tape removal; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG price-clipped d.j. $46.75

[4116] Campagna, Palmiro. Storms of Controversy: the Secret Avro Arrow Files Revealed . Toronto: Stoddart, 8 vo., 228 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1992. The author details a political web of intrigue among the Tory government, the Canadian and American military, and the CIA regarding the scrapping of the sophisticated Avro Arrow project in 1959. This book delivers the answers and explodes the myths that surround one of Canada's most traumatic episodes. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; gift inscription on f.e.p.; slight spotting to topedges and very minor stain to foredges; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $24.75

[4714] Carrington, George Carson. Amelia Earhart: What Really Happened at Howland . Vancouve, B.C.: Britnav Services, Abt. 6 x 9" tall,196 pp. Unabridged Report II. Revised edition. 1989. The story of Earhart's life, her aviation exploits, her attempt at a record flight, her forced landing, the extended search for her, her co-pilot and plane and the blame placed on various persons and chains of command for her situation and the mystery of her disappearance. Many photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.50

[3930] Carson, Annette. Flight Fantastic: the Illustrated History of Aerobatics . Sparkford, Somerset: Haynes, Tall 4 to., 320 pp. 1st Edition. 1986. The first comprehensive international history of sport and competition aerobatics, and of the development of aerobatic manoeuvres. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of b/w and colour photos plus specially-commissioned drawings by Lynn Williams. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in a VG+ matching pictorial d.j. $55.00

[5282] Cassagneres, Everett . Profile Publications: the Consolidated PBY Catalina . Leatherhead, Surrey : Profile Publications, Original Wraps. Abt. 6-3/4 x 9-1/4" tall, 16 pp. including covers. (1967) Profile Publication No. 183. "The Consolidated PBY, named "Catalina" by the R.A.F., earned everlasting fame during the Second World War for its reliability, versatility and ability to absorb tremendous punishment." Centrespread in colour as well as various models in colour on inside cover pages. Stiff card pictorial wraps, stapled. Minor soiling to rear cover; minor rubbing to front cover; short tear to bottom of spine; o/w a VG copy. $15.00

[2427] Caudwell, O.. Aero Engines for Pilots and Ground Engineers. London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 12 mo., 112 pp. 4th printing. 1941. This book was an attempt to provide a simple explanation of the construction and operation of the aero engine and its component parts. Some photos, many drawings and a fold-out drawing of a "Part-Sectional View of H-Type Engine". Blue cloth. Some fading of covers; minor edgewear; prev. owner's name on f.e.p. and a few notes in ink on r.e.p.; o/w G+ in Poor taped d.j. that's been cut down. $19.25

[2509] Chant, Christopher. Sky Warriors: Combat Aircraft of the '90's. London: Brian Todd Publishing House, Tall 4 to., 80 pp. 1st Ed. 1991. A running commentary on the military aircraft of the United States at time of publication. Data panels provide aircraft specs for the most important types, and full colour photos illustrate each aircraft. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $11.55

[1768] Chant, Christopher (ed.). Super Etendard. London: Winchmore Publishing Services, 4 to., 56 pp. 1983. 1st ed. The Dassault Super Etendard sprang into world prominence during the Anglo-Argentinian conflict for the Falkland Islands in 1982. It is an advanced naval strike fighter armed with sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, and has evolved into a transonic multi-role fighter for the small but effective French naval air arm. Cutaway drawing, plus 8 pp. of colour photos and dozens of b/w photos. Illus. e.p.'s. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing and one corner bumped; o/w VG. $9.90

[2117] Chant, Christopher (ed.). Presidio Concise Guide to Military Aircraft of the World. Novato, CA.: Presidio Press, 8 vo., 224 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. (1981) An information-packed book covering some 180 of the major military aircraft in service at time of printing. 40 color 3-views; 110 diagrams; 150 color profiles; 40 color photos. History and notes on every plane. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial, price-clipped d.j. $13.20

[1170] Chanute, Octave. Progress in Flying Machines. Long Beach, CA: Lorenz and Herweg, 1976. 8 vo., 308 pp. Portrait of Chanute plus 90 other b/w in-text drawings and photos. Being a facsimile of the entire 1894 edition..."the book that got the Wright Brothers off the ground!" A classic chronicle, spanning almost 400 years of thought and observation on and experimentation in flight. Blue cloth with Gold lettering. Slight shelf-wear, o/w Near Fine in price-clipped and slightly chipped VG+ d.j. $33.00

[3801] Chapman, John & Goodall, Geoff. Warbirds Directory: An International Survey of the World's Warbird Population . Mansfield, Notts: Warbirds Worldwide, 8 vo., 498 pp. 2nd Edition. 1992. The list of types has been increased to 172 from 62 in the first edition. This directory presents a listing of all the major military combat aircraft flown under civil registration markings since the warbird restoration movement came of age around the world. Also listed are some of the known survivors of the earlier WWII era types that did not receive civil markings. Numerous b/w and colour plane photos. Pictorial Blue heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on upper front cover; one corner of front cover bent; still a G+ to -VG copy of a useful reference book. $13.75

[3] Charlton, Commodore L.E.O.. Deeds That Held the Empire By Air. John Murray, Lon. July, l94l. 2nd printing., l2 mo., 280 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos and several maps. "In this book, the higher lights of British aviation have been recorded from its early days of struggle to the present time." Grey cloth. School prize bookplate on front e.p.; a little fo xing on foredges; browning of e.p.'s; o/w Good+. Good+ d.j. is heavily chipped and price-clipped. $13.20

[2489] Christy, Joe. American Air Power: the First 75 Years . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 8 vo., 198 pp. 1st Ed. 1982. The aircraft, the airmen, and the decision makers, the stories behind the headlines, how aviation developed in the Army, Navy, Marines, and finally in a separate Air Force. Dozens of photos from military and private archives. Navy cloth. Slight edgewear; little bump to top and bottom of spine; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $11.00

[2088] Clark, Ronald W.. Role of the Bomber. Toronto: Griffin House, 4 to., 160 pp. 1st Can. Ed. (1977) The author describes the changing strategic and tactical operations of the bomber from the days of ballooning to the 1970's. Lavishly illustrated with many b/w and colour photos. Moderate edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $12.65

[345] Cochran, Jacqueline and Brinley, Maryann. Jackie Cochran: the Autobiography of the Greatest Woman Pilot in Aviation History. Tor., N.Y. et al. L: Bantam Books, 8 vo., 358 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1987. At the time of her death in l980, Jackie Cochran held more speed, altitude and distance records than any other pilot, male or female. Blue paper-on-boards with White cloth spine. Slight edgewear, o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ d.j. $13.75

[2040] Collier, Richard. Eagle Day: the Battle of Britain August 6-September 15, 1940. London: Hodder & Stoughton, Sm. 8 vo., 316 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Eng. Ed. 1966. The 6 weeks either side of "Eagle Day" (Aug. 13th, 1940) changed the course of world history and immortalised a few hundred pilots, navigators and gunners who unknowingly and quietly saved Britain and the West from the ghastly fate Hitler had planned for it. This book is a faithful and inspiring record of one of the most decisive and gallant battles in the annals of war. Map e.p.'s. Blue cloth with White lettering and embossed White airplane on front cover. Minor edgewear and a bump to top of spine, o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping, rubbing and discolouring. $19.25

[5062] Connolly, Don . Painting Planes: the Aviation Art of Don Connolly . Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings, Hard Cover. Oblong 4 to., 75 pp. 1st Edition. 1982. This Canadian artist provided the text and artwork for this book, an irresistible look at aviation history. Illus. endpapers. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG or better copy in a Poor d.j. $17.50

[4752] Conrad, Peter C.. Training for Victory: The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in the West . Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books, Sq. 4 to., 102 pp. 1st Edition (1989). Between 1940 and 1945, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan trained over 131,000 air crew for the Allied cause, and western Canada became host to about half the schools. This is their story. Dozens of b/w photos. Blue/White cloth. Some edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. $20.00

[1404] Coonts, Stephen. War in the Air: True Accounts of the 20th Century's Most Dramatic Air Battles--By the Men Who Fought Them. N.Y.: Pocket Books, 1996. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 331 pp. 26 dramatic stories of aerial combat, from WWI to Vietnam. White paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Slight soiling to boards; slight shelf-wear; two pages with smudge marks in margin; o/w VG in slightly chipped and wrinkled VG+ pictorial d.j. $13.75

[5031] Corley-Smith, Peter. Bush Flying to Blind Flying, 1930-1940. Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press, Oblong 8 vo., 267 pp. 1st Edition. 1993. "...this highly readable history captures the spirit and challenges of a key period in Canada's aviation history. Highlights include the most detailed account yet published of the search for Paddy Burke, the salvage odyssey of AMX in the wilderness north of Fort St. James, the Zeballos Gold Rush, the growing number of women pilots, and the first transcontinental passenger and mail services. Fully illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, six maps and other memorabilia." Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.50

[5028] Corley-Smith, Peter. Barnstorming to Bush Flying: 1910-1930. Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Oblong 8 vo., 242 pp. 1st Edition. 1989. The author illustrates in this book not only the accomplishments of British Columbia's pioneer flying crews, but how they achieved them. Read of the early peacetime and wartime exploits of pilots like Billy Stark, Raymond Collishaw, Donald MacLaren and Ernest Hoy. Numerous historic b/w photos. This copy SIGNED on the title page by the author. Stiff heavy card, pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $17.50

[5032] Corley-Smith, Peter. Pilots to Presidents: British Columbia Aviation Pioneers and Leaders, 1930-1960. Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press, Oblong 8 vo., 240 pp. 1st Edition. 2001. From the Great Depression through WWII and into the prosperous 1950's, this is the story of the transition of aviation in British Columbia. Notable names were Jim Spilsbury, Russ Baker, Grant McConachie, C.D.Howe, Herman Peterson and Margaret Rutledge. Numerous historic b/w photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a Near Fine copy. $15.50

[3463] Corley-Smith, Peter and Parker, David N.. Helicopters: the British Columbia Story. Toronto: Canav Books, 8 vo., 157 pp. 1st Ed. (1985) Printed in assoc. with the British Columbia Provincial Museum, Victoria, B.C. The "inside story" of helicopter pioneering in the province of British Columbia, from the 1940's onwards, how it changed much in B.C., and how early developments in B.C. contributed to the world-wide success of the helicopter. Dozens of b/w photos and 4 pp. of colour drawings by Clive Brooks. Glossy stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and creasing; o/w VG+. $15.95

[2773] Corn, Joseph. Winged Gospel: America's Romance with Aviation, 1900-1950. New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 8 vo., 177 pp. plus 24 pp. of wonderful b/w photos. 2nd printing. 1983. The author reconstructs America's first era of manned flight and brings back to life the famous and lesser-known aviators. Black/Rust cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in price-clipped, VG pictorial d.j. $12.65

[4713] Costello, John and Hughes, Terry . Battle for Concorde . Salisbury, Wiltshire : Compton Press , Sm. 8 vo., 158 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1971) The Anglo and French governments and aviation industries partnered up to create the Concorde and challenge the Americans dominance in the aviation field. This is the story of how the Concorde came to be and why it survived (to time of publication and thirty-some years later). Black cloth. Minor edgewear; name erased from f.e.p.; small bookstore stamp on r.e.p.; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG price-clipped d.j. $15.00

[4750] Countryman, Barry . R100 in Canada . Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Tall 4 to., 128 pp. 1st Edition (1982). In 1926, Canada agreed to support the airship program in Britain and the U.S. and erect a mooring mast in the Maritimes. This is the story of Canada's role in the program and the carefully planned and long-awaited visit of the R100 to Montreal in the summer of 1930. Dozens of historic photos. Blue cloth. Moderate shelf-wear; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG d.j. with some rubbing and chipping. $40.00

[2123] Cubbins, William R.. War of the Cottontails: Memoirs of a WWII Bomber Pilot. Chapel Hill, Carolina: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 8 vo., 266 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w illus. 1st Ed. 1989. Lt. William R. Cubbins and his officers and crew were on a bombing run over Rumania in 1944 when their B-24 liverator took a direct hit and they were forced to bail out over enemy territory. This is their story. Black paper-on-boards with Cream cloth spine. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w VG in VG d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $15.95

[4346] Cumming, Michael. Radar Reflections: The Secret Life of Air Force Radar Mechanics in World War Two . Calgary, Alberta: Radar Associates, 8 vo., 246 pp. 1st Edition (2000). A definitive account of the role and the experiences of radar technical officers and radar technicians that testifies to the vital contribution these specialists made to the Allies' victory. Many of these radar specialists were Canadians working alongside RAF personnel in Britain, the Mediterranean, the Far East and the Pacific. 16 pp. of photos and illustrations. This copy previously owned by a Canadian radar technician who made a few notes on three pages in the book regarding his personal experiences in relation to the text, plus he wrote his name and address on the inside front cover. Although this veteran is not mentioned by name in the book, I am told by his family that he was definitely there, fulfilling his role unselfishly. Blue cloth. A bad ding to the top edge of the front board and a couple of minor dings to the top edge of the rear board; handwritten items as mentioned; o/w a VG clean copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $75.00

[4702] Da Forno, Gianfranco. Volare in Coro . Udine, Italy: Magnus Edizioni , Oblong 4 to., unpaginated. 1st Edition (1984) A beautiful book of colour photos and information on the top aerobatic teams of the world, including Canada's "Snowbirds", Japan's "Blue Impulse", the American "Thunderbirds" and "Blue Angels", England's "Red Arrows", Belgium's "Swallows", plus teams from Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Australia, France, South Africa, and, of course, Italy. Most of the text is in Italian but information on the individual flying teams is also in English. Dozens of outstanding action photos in colour on quality glossy paper. This SPECIAL COPY #44 presented at EXPO '86 in Vancouver by Commissioner General Luigi Turchi. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. and complete with VG+ original slipcase. Extra postage may apply. $45.00

[1342] Darman, Peter (ed.). Great Carrier Aircraft. Enderby, Leicester: Blitz Editions, 1996. Sm. folio, 112 pp. This book is a detailed examination of the world's most notable carrier-borne military aircraft during and since WWII. Illustrated with dozens of colour and b/w photos, accompanied by detailed specification tables providing info on powerplant, performance, avionics, weight, dimensions and armament specifications for each aircraft. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear, o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $13.75

[4757] De Havilland, Sir Geoffrey. Sky Fever: The Autobiography of Sir Geoffrey De Havilland. Shrewsbury: Airlife, Sm. 8 vo., 240 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. (1979) The personal and professional memoir of one of the world's greatest aviation pioneers. He was responsible for the first and many of the finest planes of the First World War, created the company that bore his name and built such widely different and momentous machines as the light Moths, the Rapide, the Mosquito fighter-bomber and the first jet airliner, the Comet. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; bookseller's stamp on title page; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. $22.50

[1660] Denny, A. De Courcy. Swings and Roundabouts: a Collection of Stories . N.Y.: Greenwich Book Publishers, 12 mo., 123 pp. (1959) 1st ed. Nine exciting stories of the R.A.F. and the pilots that handled the deadly yet often fragile machines. A good deal of the action in these tales takes place in the air, or during the period just before or after an engagement. Based on the author's own experiences and acquaintances in both world wars. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; foxing to topedges; name erased from f.e.p.; o/w VG in Good Only d.j. that's heavily chipped, rubbed and stained. $16.50

[2335] Dickson, Bonner W. A.. Aircraft from Airship to Jet Propulsion , 1908-1948. London: Naldrett Press, Oblong 4 to., 78 pp. n.d. (circa 1948) Probable first printing. A textual and pictorial study of the history of Vickers, later Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd., early pioneers in aviation development. Vickers produced the "Vimy", "Victoria", and "Viking" planes, and after taking over Supermarine Works in 1928, they produced many Supermarine models, including the "Spitfire", as well as the "Wellington" bomber. Pictorial paper-covered boards with Blue cloth spine. Moderate edgewear; a little extra wear to bottom of spine; inside hinges cracked; wrinkle in e.p.'s; prev. owner's bookplate; o/w G+. $21.45

[2234] Donald, David (Ed.). Classic Civil Aircraft Guide from 1920 to 1964. Toronto: Prospero Books, Tall 4 to., 111 pp. 1st Can. Ed. (1999) A collection of more than 50 of the most important civil aircraft since the early days of flying. Detailed full-colour illustrations and full specifications tables. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight shelf-wear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $15.95

[2116] Drake, Francis Vivian. Vertical Warfare. N.Y.: Doubleday, Doran and Co., 8 vo., 142 pp. 1st Ed. 1943. The author discusses America's use of bombers and bombs as the best method of victory in WWII. Dozens of remarkable aerial photos from bombing missions. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the half-title. Red cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; spine partially faded but lettering bright; poor paper somewhat discoloured; o/w G+ to -VG. $19.25

[2613] Drew, Lieut.-Colonel George A.. Canada's Fighting Airmen. Toronto: Maclean Publishing, Tall 8 vo., 305 pp. plus 28 pp. of photos and drawings. 1st Ed. 1930. A tribute to some of the most successful Canadian pilots of WWI: Bishop, Collishaw, Barker, MacLaren, McLeod, Rogers, McElroy, Claxton, McCall, Quigley, Carter and McKeever. Dk. Blue buckram with gilt titling. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; two prev. owner's names on f.e.p., including a Major R. Douglas Graham; a few pages and one illus. have a crease in the margin; some imbecile has underlined in pen some of the pilot's names facing the photos; o/w a G+ to -VG clean copy of this slightly-larger first edition format. $44.00

[2036] Dunmore, Spencer. Above and Beyond: the Canadians' War in the Air, 1939-45. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 384 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1996) From the early days of 1939, great numbers of Canadians served in units of Britain's RAF and Fleet Air arm. As the war progressed, the Royal Canadian Air Force came into its own, and by Germany's surrender, 48 RCAF squadrons were overseas, almost completely manned by Canadian officers and men. This is their story. Blue paper-on-boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing, o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $15.50

[5199] Duval, G. R.. British Flying-Boats and Amphibians 1909-1952. Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 268 pp. 1st U.S. Edition. 1966. For the first time in one volume, the entire production of this unique type of aircraft, from the early machines of the pioneers to the huge Saunders-Roe Princesses. Over 100 flying-boats and their amphibian derivatives are describes in considerable detail. Large selection of photos and 3-view drawings. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ price-clipped d.j. Uncommon. $65.00

[1173] Ellis, Frank H.. In Canadian Skies: 50 Years of Adventure and Progress . Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1959. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 230 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos picturing Canadian aviation history from John McCurdy's first Can. flight in the "Silver Dart" in 1909 right through to the early jet age planes such as the Sabre jet , the Avro CF-100 Canuck and the De Havilland Comet III. An interesting and fact-filled account from someone who was closely associated with flying since 1914. Lt. Blue cloth has a little fading and wear at edges, o/w VG in G+ d.j. with some chipping, rubbing and soiling. $29.15

[4693] Ellis, Paul. Aircraft of the Royal Navy . London: Jane's, Sm. 4 to., 176 pp. 1st Edition. 1982. The 4th title in the author's wonderfully-illustrated series, this book tells the story of the Royal Navy's pioneering association with aircraft, from the Short Tandem of 1911 to the Sea Harrier, V/Stol strike fighter for the 1980's. Dozens of historic photos. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; very minor dings to top and bottom of spine; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a price-clipped VG+ pictorial d.j. $13.50

[4694] Ellis, Paul. Aircraft of the U.S.A.F.: Sixty Years in Pictures . London, N.Y. : Jane's, Sm. 4 to., 224 pp. 1st Edition. 1980. Another title in the author's wonderfully-illustrated series, this book pictures and describes 158 different aircraft drawn from the period between the creation of the United States Air Service in 1918 and the year of publication. Stiff card White pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's small name stamp on half-title; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.00

[4580] Emory, John M.G.. Source Book of World War Two Aircraft . Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, 1st Edition. Sm. 8 vo., 269 pp. 1st Edition. 1986. The first complete listing of all WWII aircraft. Every kind of aircraft is covered including fixed wing, rotary wing, gliders, lighter than ir, experimental, projects and missiles. A single compilation of more than 3000 aircraft. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; minor bumping to top and bottom of spine and one corner; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. with some chipping. $15.50

[3791] Endres, Gunter G.. World Airline Fleets, 1981. Hounslow, Middlesex: Airline Publications & Sales, 8 vo., 592 pp. (1981). Incorporating "North American Airline Fleets". A detailed listing of world airlines and their planes. Numerous illus. A terrific research item (see my other editions). Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+. $12.65

[3793] Endres, Gunter G.. World Airline Fleets, 1985. Feltham, Middlesex: Aviation Data Centre, 8 vo., 608 pp. (1985). A detailed listing of world airlines and their planes. Numerous illus. A terrific research item (see my other editions). Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+. $13.75

[3792] Endres, Gunter G.. World Airline Fleets, 1979. Hounslow, Middlesex: Airline Publications & Sales, 8 vo., 480 pp. (1979). A detailed listing of world airlines and their planes. Numerous illus. A terrific research item (see my other editions). Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+. $12.65

[3921] Escott, Beryl E.. Women in Air Force Blue: The Story of Women in the Royal Air Force from 1918 to the Present Day (1989).
Northamptonshire: Patrick Stephens Ltd., 8 vo., 312 pp. 2nd printing (1989). The author pools her considerable personal knowledge of nearly 25 years in the RAF with the experience of hundreds of ex-servicewomen to show the progress of women in the Royal Air Force of Britain over a 70-year period. Dozens of b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ chipped, rubbed d.j. with a couple of short taped tears. $26.40

[1748] Ethell, Jeffrey & Price, Alfred. Target Berlin: Mission 250: 6 March 1944. Lon. and N.Y.: Jane's, 8 vo., 212 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1981. 1st ed. Two leading aviation historians pooled their various resources and their contacts amongst ex-members of both the U.S. Army Ari Force and the Luftwaffe to create a minute-by-minute account of this historic strike on Berlin. Never before was the story told from both sides. Many of the photos were taken during the action. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that's been price-clipped and has minor chipping and rubbing. $29.15

[2253] Ethell, Jeffrey L.. Smithsonian Frontiers of Flight. Washington and New York: Smithsonian/Orion Books, 4 to., 256 pp. 1st Ed. (1992) Featured on the Discovery Channel as a 13-part series. The "Smithsonian Frontiers of Flight" celebrates the technical innovation and visionary genius of the story of aviation by highlighting a dozen of the most important planes and the people who flew them. Over 300 photos in b/w and colour supplement the text. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[4692] Finne, K.N.. Igor Sikorsky: the Russian Years. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, Sm. 4 to., 223 pp. 1st Edition in English (1987). Originally published in Russian in Yugoslavia in 1930. Preface by Carl J. Bobrow. K.N. Finne's memoir provides the most comprehensive and authoritative documentation of the obscure Russian Years of the early life of Igor Sikorsky, before he emigrated to the West in 1918. Numerous historic photos. Tan cloth. Minor ding to edge of front board; o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ d.j. $30.00

[4521] Fletcher, David C. and Macphail, Doug. Harvard! The North American Trainers in Canada . San Josef, B.C./Dundas, Ont.: DCF Flying Books, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Tall 4 to., 208 pp. (1990) The first book to take a comprehensive look at the North American Harvard and its variants in Canada--the only country to produce, import and export large numbers of the type. Profusely illustrated with over 400 photos. 5-view sets of what are almost certainly the most accurate plans ever drawn of the seven major variants used in Canada are produced in the popular 1/72nd scale. Also colour photos useful to model builders. An appendix covers the individual histories of the over 2000 airframes used by the RCAF and the RCN. This copy INSCRIBED by author Fletcher. Black faux leather with Gold lettering. Photo endpapers. Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. $45.00

[4719] Fochuk, Stephen M.. Metal Canvas: Canadians and World War II Aircraft Nose Art . St. Catharines, Ont.: Vanwell Publishing, Tall 4 to., 191 pp. 1st Edition (1999) "Airplane nose art evolved out of the necessity for identifying "friendlies" from enemy aircraft, which quickly became a powerful means of self expression for military pilots and their crews." The author has amassed here a mammoth photographic collection of aircraft sporting nose art, shown in dozens of b/w photos and an 8-page colour section showing actual nose art panels cut from aircraft after the war. Red cloth. One little edge nick; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $21.00

[4758] Fokker, Anthony H. G. and Gould, Bruce . Flying Dutchman: the Life of Anthony Fokker . New York: Arno Press, 8 vo., 282 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. Later printing. 1972. The incredible story of an incredible aviation pioneer. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. with chipping and some taped tears. $26.50

[3932] Fopp, Michael (ed.). High Flyers: 30 Reminiscences to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the RAF. London: Greenhill Books/Royal Airforce Museum, 8 vo., 253 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1993. Among the well-known names who tell of their personal connection with the RAF are Frederick Forsyth, Peter Alliss, Hughie Green, Gavin Lyall, Lord Tebbit, Tony Benn, Michael Bentine and Sir Bernard Lovell. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in a VG d.j. $14.30

[1519] Forrester, Larry. Skymen: Heroes of Fifty Years of Flying. N.Y.: St. Martin's Press, 1961. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 256 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. A collection of personal stories and anecdotes about the backgrounds, characters and careers of some of the world's most famous flyers. Here is "Daredevil Samson", the first man to take off from the deck of a moving ship; Baron von Richthofen; Amelia Earhart; Air Marshal Italo Balbo; Douglas "Tinlegs" Bader; and many more. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG pictorial d.j. $16.50

[2109] Foster, J.A.. Bush Pilots: a Pictorial History of a Canadian Phenomenon . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 4 to., 224 pp. 1st Ed. (1990) After WWI, many Canadian pilots kept on flying over Canada's vast land mass. They explored its farthest reaches, established communications between its isolated settlements, delivered medical supplies and mail, and entertained the folks at local fairs. During WWII, these same bush pilots taught flying at Canadian air training schools. Dozens of b/w photos. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; minor discolouring of foredges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping, rubbing and discolouration. $16.50

[2107] Foster, J.A.. For Love and Glory: a Pictorial History of Canada's Air Forces . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 4 to., 144 pp. 1st Ed. (1989) From J.A.D. McCurdy's flight in his Silver Dart in 1909 in Nova Scotia, through the two World Wars and Korea, Canada's contributions to the development of aviation have been enormous. Dozens of b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $13.20

[1277] Francillon, Rene J.. McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Since 1920. Lon.: Putnam, 1979. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 721 pp. , incl. dozens of b/w photos. Traced here are the histories of 2 great U.S. aircraft manufacturers: Douglas and McDonnell. Each product of these companies is described in detail, and its history of development and service is fully covered. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; slight warp to front board; a bookplate has been placed over a former owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in price-clipped VG d.j. that has a slightly faded spine and minor chipping. $52.25

[2599] Franklin, Roger. Defender: the Story of General Dynamics. New York: Harper & Row, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 385 pp. 1st Ed. (1986) An investigative look at claims of negligence, shoddy workmanship, deceptive accounting and outright fraud against a major American company that manufactured the Trident nuclear submarine, the F-16 fighter plane, the Tomahawk missile and the M-1 tank. Blue cloth. Moderate wear and fading of edges; o/w VG in VG price-clipped d.j. with some chipping and one taped tear. $8.00

[4717] Frater, Alexander . Beyond the Blue Horizon: On the Track of Imperial Airways . New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 8 vo., 430 pp. 1st U.S. Edition. 1987. In 1935, the legendary Imperial Airways Eastbound Empire air route service began operating. The trip began in England and it was a 13,000-mile, 14-1/2-day odyssey, calling at 35 different airports in 17 countries. 50 years later, using local air services, Alexander Frater followed the original Imperial eastbound route all the way from Heathrow to Brisbane's Eagle Farm Airport. This account of his experiences makes his book interesting reading as a unique travel book and as a discourse on civil aviation in the mid '80's. Mauve paper-on-boards and Black cloth spine. Minor wear and fading of edges; one corner bumped; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[5206] Frazer, W. W.. Trepid Aviator: Bombay to Bangkok . Burnstown, Ontario: General Store Publishing, Soft Cover. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 265 pp. 1st Edition. 1995. A story of WWII high adventure as the author takes you right into the cockpit of a real-life RAF Liberator bomber with a rookie crew on their maiden mission to Japanese-held Rangoon, heavily defended by flak and fighters. More missions follow, into Burma and Siam, flying individually or in formation, by day and night. Several photos and a few maps. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG or better copy. Seemingly uncommon. $15.00

[5000] Freeman, Roger A. . Mighty Eighth in Art . London: Arms and Armour Press, Hard Cover. Oblong 4 to., 160 pp. (1996) "This collection of art has been chosen to reflect not only the diversity of aircraft used by "the eightdh" but the range of interpretative styles of the artists, who include some of the most celebrated aviation painters and even some who were serving at the time." 75 colour images in all. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $16.50

[4572] Gann, Ernest. Ernest K. Gann's Flying Circus. New York: Macmillan, 1st Edition. 4 to., 224 pp. plus 17 two-page colour illus. from paintings by Robert Parks. 1st Edition. 1974. Gann traces the development in America of the commercial use of airplanes through the early days of airmail, air cargo, and the first passenger airlines. A dossier of the planes mentioned appears at the end of the book. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing, corners bumped; minor foxing on topedges; slight wrinkling at bottom of a few pages; o/w G+ in Good Only d.j. with several taped tears. $20.00

[4530] Gardner, Charles. First Blood for the R.A.F.: the Valorous Story of the Advanced Air Striking Force in France . Philadelphia: David McKay, 8 vo., 272 pp. plus 30 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1941). Stories of early herorics of the Royal Air Force over Europe. Flying in old Blenheim bombers, old Fairey Battle planes, obsolete Gladiator biplanes and early-model Hurricane Fighters without protective armor, R.A.F. pilots, including Britain's first Air Ace, Cobber Kain, showed great skill and success. Red cloth with Blue and Gold embossing. Slight edgewear; minor soiling of bottomedges; o/w a VG+ copy in a Poor d.j. $25.50

[4590] Geer, Mary Wells. Boeing's Ed Wells . Seattle and London: Univ. of Washington Press, 8 vo., 179 pp. 1st Edition (1992). From the B-17 Flying fortresses of WWII to the Lunar Roving Vehicles that carried astronauts on the moon, many of the biggest advancements in aviation are linked to the achievements of one man, Edward Curtis Wells (1910-1986). His accomplished life story is told here by his sister. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG chipped d.j. $12.50

[4525] Georg, Friedrich . Hitler's Miracle Weapons: Secret Nuclear Weapons of the Third Reich and Their Carrier Systems . Solihull, West Midlands, England: Helion & Company, Tall 4 to., 127 pp. 1st English Edition. 2003. Originally published as "Hitler's Siegeswaffen Band 1: Luftwaffe und Marine, 2000. The first in three volumes on the subject. This first volume describes sthe efforts of the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine to design and produce carrier-systems for the nuclear weapons the scientists of the Third Reich were developing. Appendices provide the most up-to-date research on a variety of topics, including the small number of craft Japan was developing to carry atom bombs, and the Soviet capture of German nuclear research centres in the Baltic region at the end of the war. Numerous historic b/w photos plus a 16-page colour section, including colour profiles of the various Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine craft described in the text, computer-generated artwork showing these craft "in action", and images of the some of the author's scratchbuilt models of various weapons systems. Pictorial Green cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine. $40.00

[4531] Gibbs, Wing-Commander Patrick. Torpedo Leader . Barton-Under-Needwood: Wren's Park , 8 vo., 206 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. (2002). Published from a manuscript written in 1943, this is a first-hand and personal account of the author's frustrations as a Staff Officer in Cairo, then his triumphs and disasters as a Beaufort Flight Commander on anti-shipping operations from Malta in the crucial summer of 1942. Blue cloth. Near Fine in a Near Fine pictorial d.j. $15.00

[1569] Gilbert, James. World's Worst Aircraft, The. London: M & J Hobbs and Michael Joseph, . 4 to., 192 pp. 1st ed. 1975. A selection of aviation's most ill-conceived projects are examined as proper historical studies. Dozens of b/w drawings and photos illustrate such follies as the "R101 Airship", the "Maxim Gorky", the "Flying Flea" and the "Brewster Buffalo". Brown cloth. Slight edgewear; 3 minor indentations in front board; o/w VG+ in price-clipped, VG pictorial d.j. that has minor rubbing, chipping and discolouration. $24.75

[1717] Gill, Brendan. Lindbergh Alone. N.Y. and Lon.: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 4 to., 216 pp. (1977) 1st ed. Not a biography, but an observation of a young man at a particular moment in history, and how Lindbergh became a national hero with just one record-setting flight. Illustrated with 86 photographs. Erratum card laid in. Black cloth with Gold lettering and embossing. Slight edgewear and rubbing, o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[5008] Glines, Carroll V. And Moseley, Wendell F.. Legendary DC-3. Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 224 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st English Ed. 1979. The DC-3 far surpassed any other airplanes in faithful service, dependability and achievement. The "Gooney Bird" was the workhorse of the in air in WWII, Korea, and again in Vietnam. This book is a testimony to the DC-3's importance in aviation history. Navy cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. $20.00

[4407] Godefroy, Hugh. Lucky 13. Toronto: Stoddart, . 8 vo., 272 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st softcover ed. 1987. From the Canadians in Battle Series, this exciting autobiography of one of Canada's most decorated flyers of WWII gives us all the thrill and danger of aerial combat. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; some browning of pages; o/w VG. $11.00

[4644] Godsell, Philip H.. Pilots of the Purple Twilight: the Story of Canada's Early Bush Flyers . Toronto: Ryerson Press, Sm. 8 vo., 225 pp. plus photo frontis and 12 more pages of b/w photos. 1955. 1st Edition. Godsell follows the lives of Canada's first bush flyers--Punch Dickins, Doc Oaks, Wop May, Con Farrell and others--taking his readers on a wild and bumpy ride through the first three decades of Canadian bush flying, carrying dogs and dynamite, food and furs, sleeping bags and snowshoes. Map endpapers. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name on half-title; o/w a VG copy in Poor d.j. with some bits missing. $17.50

[5010] Gordon, John. ...of Men and Planes: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3. Ottawa: Love Printing Service , Signed by Author. All 3 volumes of John Gordon's work of love. (1968) Volume 1 covers planes of WW1 (book about 1/2" less all round than other two volumes); Volume 2 covers RCAF Fighters of WWII and Korea; Volume 3 includes planes of the RCAF, Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Army. Gordon tells the stories of the planes and the men who flew them. Many illustrations. Volume 1 SIGNED by Gordon on the title page. Pictorial card wraps. Some chipping and rubbing; o/w VG copies. $75.00

[4754] Goulding, James and Moyes, Philip . RAF Bomber Command and Its Aircraft 1936-1940. London: Ian Allan, Tall 4 to., 144 pp. 1st Edition. 1975. This book traces the origins of Bomber Command and surveys its early history with particular emphasis on the development of the aircraft. 8-page colour section showing camouflage and markings, plus dozens of b/w photos. Orange cloth. Minor shelfwear; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $24.50

[2038] Green, Hughie. Opportunity Knocked. London: Frederick Muller, 12 mo., 224 pp. 1st Ed. 1965. An anecdotal look at the life of a man who's life was divided between flying and television entertainment. Hughie Green was one of the youngest pilots during WWII in the R.C.A.F.'s Transport Command and after starring in Canadian television and Hollywood films with MGM, he returned to flying in 1948. By 1955, he had established himself as a radio and TV star with "Opportunity Knocks" and "Double Your Money". Green was also involved in exporting aircraft components from Britain. Green cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; minor soiling of foredges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, has some chipping and discolouring. $13.75

[1811] Green, William and Swanborough, Gordon. Observer's Basic Civil Aircraft Directory. London: Frederick Warne, Oblong 12 mo., 224 pp. (1974) 1st ed. A compact reference source to the entire range of civil aircraft in the early 1970's, ranging from large capacity airliners to agricultural aeroplanes; from supersonic transports to club and private aircraft and from executive transports to helicopters. Illus. with dozens of b/w photos and silhoutte 3-view drawings. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and discolouration and one short taped tear. $13.75

[1810] Green, William and Swanborough, Gordon. Observer's Basic Military Aircraft Directory. London: Frederick Warne, Oblong 12 mo., 224 pp. (1974) 1st ed. Illustrated virtually every type of aeroplane that was serving in the early 1970's with the world's air forces and naval air arms. A wonderful reference work, complete with b/w photos and silhouetted 3-view drawings. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; binding slightly loose; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and minor chipping and rubbing. $13.75

[4395] Green, William and Swanborough, Gordon. Soviet Fighters Part 2. London: Macdonald and Jane's, 4 to. size, 80 pp. 1st Edition. 1978. WW2 Aircraft Fact Files. The Luftwaffe caught the Soviet Air Force ill-prepared at the beginning of WWII, but the Soviet Air Force and Soviet fighter designers learned rapidly and in a remarkably short space of time the Luftwaffe found itself opposed by competently-flown fighters. Some of these fighters were designed by Aleksandr Yakovlev. His fighter plane progeny are among those detailed in this book. Two colour pages, plus many b/w photos, drawings and cutaways. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's stamp on title page; o/w a clean VG copy. $19.50

[2015] Green, William and Swanborough, Gordon. Flying Colors: Featuring Over 1300 Military Aircraft Markings and Color Schemes . London: Salamander Books, Sm. folio, 206 pp. (1997) A superb survey to delight aircraft modelmakers and all enthusiasts of the history of warplanes. Depicted are more than 100 different aircraft types, from the WWI Spads to the modern swing-wing Tornado, all in full color. Splendid use is made of finely detailed profile drawings, plus emblem and other detail enlargements. Each first-class drawing is described, with identification of squadron, unit, theater and period. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $19.25

[5223] Greenhous, Brereton and Halliday, Hugh A.. Canada's Air Forces 1914-1999. Montreal and Ottawa: Art Global and Dept. Of National Defence, Original Wraps. Tall 4 to., 158 pp., including 16 pp. of colour photos and numerous b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1999) A rich and colourful history to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Brown heavy card wraps with two Silver and Gold embossed biplanes on front cover. Slight edgewear and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG+ copy of a surprisingly uncommon title. $26.50

[4749] Greer, Louise and Harold, Anthony . Flying Clothing: the Story of It's Development . Shrewsbury: Airlife, 4 to., 176 pp. Probable 1st Edition (1979). This first book to be published on flying clothing traces the development of flying clothing from the silk breeches and waistcoats worn by the 18th century balloonists through the clothing worn and equipment carried by aircrew in both world wars, to the Martian-like protective clothing worn by 1970's militrary aircrew. 4 colour pages, plus dozens of b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $25.00

[3130] Gregory, Barry. Aircraft of Airborne Forces. London: Blandford Press, 8 vo., unpaginated. 1st Edition. 1988. From the C-47 Skytrain and the Junkers Ju 53, through the Stirling, Hastings and Beverley aircraft, the Hercules and on to the gargantuan C-5A Galaxy, this album of over 200 photos provides a fascinating visual history of specialist aircraft. Heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and creasing of covers; o/w a clean VG copy. $12.10

[2511] Gregory, H.F.. Helicopter, The: a Pictorial History . South Brunswick and N.Y./London: A.S. Barnes & Co./Thomas Yoseloff, Tall 4 to., 223 pp. 1st Eng. Ed. (1976) Early history and important helicopter developments. Includes the author's own experiences with the XR-4, the world's first practical helicopter. Numerous photos and some drawings. A 6 x 8" photo of a Fairey "Rotodyne" mounted on front endpaper. Grey cloth. Corners bumped and damage to top and bottom of spine; some wear and fading of edges; o/w G+ in Poor d.j. that's heavily rubbed and cut down about 1". $19.25

[1522] Greiner, James. Wager with the Wind: The Don Sheldon Story. Chi., N.Y.: Rand, McNally & Co., 1974. 8 vo., 256 pp. plus 33 pp. of b/w photos. Nov., 1974. Second printing. The story of many of the exploits of a flyer who was a legend among the bush pilots and mountain flyers of Alaska in the 1960's and 1970's. Sheldon was among the first pilots to perfect mountainside glacier landings and he's been responsible for many hair-raising rescues. Blue cloth. Map e.p.'s. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that has some chipping and some tape reinforces top and bottom of spine. $13.75

[5232] Gunn, John. Defeat of Distance: Qantas 1919-1939 . St. Lucia, Queensland; London; New York : University of Queensland Press , Soft Cover. Abt. 5 x 7-3/4" tall, 438 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st soft-cover edition. 1988. A definitive history of Qantas from 1919 to 1939, tracing the formation of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services and later Qantas Empire Airways. Pictorial card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; poor paper yellowed; o/w a VG copy. $11.00

[4281] Gunston, Bill. F/A-18 Hornet. Shepperton, Surrey: Ian Allan, 8 vo., 112 pp. 1st Edition. 1985. #22 in the Modern Combat Aircraft Series. The F/A-18, a carrier-based multi-role aircraft, was considered by some in the 1980's to be the best fighter aircraft ever built. Many photos, some in colour, plus a 2-page cut-away drawing. Besides the history and specs for the F/A-18, the book covers the controversy over design honours between McDonnell Douglas and Northrop and an explanation of how production quotas were worked out. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $9.50

[2344] Gunston, Bill. American Warplanes. New York: Crescent Books, Tall 4 to., 208 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. 1986. A full-colour technical directory of the most important combat aircraft to serve the United States. Over 400 photographs, more than 75 colour profile drawings, and over 200 3-view drawings. Green cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and one short taped tear. $6 postage in North America. $18.15

[1967] Haggerty, James J.(ed.). 1966 Aerospace Year Book. N.Y.: Aerospace Industries/Spartan Books, 4 to., 528 pp. 1st Ed. 1966. The 44th year of publication of this standard reference of the United States Aerospace Industry. Includes editorial documentation of: "The Industry", data on the leading companies; "Aerospace Events", major events in aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, records, awards, engines, systems and people in 1965; "Research and Development"; and "Civil Aviation", the broad spectrum of commercial airline opeerations including helicopters and new commercial aircraft. Dozens of b/w photos. Blue cloth with Silver lettering. Moderate edgewear; minor yellowing of page margins; o/w VG in G+ d.j. with heavy chipping, some rubbing and creasing. Shipping is $7.50 for this heavy volume. $29.15

[2238] Haining, Peter. Compleat Birdman: an Illustrated History of Man-Powered Flight . New York: St. Martin's Press, Sm. 8 vo., 160 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. 1977. The desire for flight under his own power has been one of mankind's abiding, if oftern eccentric, passions for 2000 years. Drawing on old legends, folklore, eye-witness reports, newspaper cuttings, literature and much unpublished material, and including many illus. and engravings of considerable rarity, the author has produced the first full history of this phenomenon. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; bump to topedge of rear board; o/w VG in price-clipped, pictorial VG d.j. with minor chipping and discolouration. $18.15

[4092] Halliday, Hugh. Woody: a Fighter Pilot's Album . Toronto: Canav Books, Sm. 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st Edition (1987). The exciting life of Canadian Air Ace Vernon C. (Woody) Woodward from Victoria, British Columbia. We follow his career from flying Tiger Moths in Scotland, on to advanced training and out to pre-war Egypt. Woody first flies in action there in biplane Gladiators and records his first kill. Then it's on to Greece to face even harsher odds. After a hand-to-hand combat stand on Crete, the British forces retreat to Egypt where Woody flies again. After the war, he stays on in the RAF as CO of a squadron of Hornets. Finally he flew Canberras before retiring and followed that with a civil aviation career in Australia. Dozens of photos. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; minor ding to bottom of spine; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor discolouration. $16.50

[1012] Hamlen, Joseph. Flight Fever. Doubleday & Co., N.Y. 1971. lst ed., Tall 8 vo., 372 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w illus. One after another, they challenged the vast expanse of the Atlantic in 1927, a courageous, foolhardy band of aviators, in quest of fame, fortune, and adventure. Here is their dramatic, true story. Beige cloth. Slight edgewear; minor foxing on foredges; o/w VG in chipped, rubbed G+ d.j. $22.00

[5260] Hampson, Bill . Canadian Flying Services: Emblems & Insignia 1914-1984. Vancouver, B.C.: Self Published, Soft Cover. Tall 4 to., 193 pp. 1st Edition. 1986. Foreword by Lt. General David R. Adamson, C.D. (Ret'd). "This book is intended for collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike, and it deals with information on cap, rank and trade badges worn by Canadian airmen. Included also are official terms, with Air Force numbers (where possible), and unofficial badges and patches having an "Air Force" flavour worthy of being remembered." Dozens of illustrations. Glossy stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; abt. a 1 x 1-1/2" piece of paper missing from bottom of front cover; o/w about a VG copy. $36.50

[2037] Hamre, Leif. Perilous Wings. N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace & World, Sm. 8 vo., 128 pp. (1961) 1st U.S. Ed. Trans. from the Norwegian by Evelyn Ramsden. The 3rd aviation adventure novel by this author for ages 12 and up. Based on the testing of a new supersonic aricraft by Capt. Robertson, the veteran Chief Technical Officer and one of the pilots of Squadron 317. The last 5 pp. contain an explanation of flying terms. Green cloth. Moderate edgewear; o/w VG in Good+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, has some heavy chipping and a few taped tears. $10.45

[5041] Harding, Stephen. U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947: An Illustrated Directory . Stillwater, MN: Specialty Press, 8 vo., 273 pp. 1st U.S. Edition. 1990. This was the first complete guide to the 110 types of helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and experimental flying machines used by the U.S. Army since 1947. The author devotes a separate chapter to each aircraft type used by the U.S. Army air arm. 170 b/w photos. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. $14.50

[3808] Harrison, Martin. BUCHairPORTS 93. Reigate, Surrey: BUCHair, Abt. 6 x 8-1/4" tall, 214 pp. plus Index, Airport Data, 8 pages of colour photos, and more than 100 airport maps. (1993). "The most complete compilation (as far as possible) of civil airports in no less than eighty countries." Stiff pictorial card wraps. Minor chipping; prev. owner's blind stamp on title page; o/w a VG+ copy. $13.20

[4587] Hartcup, Guy. Achievement of the Airship, The. Vancouver: David & Charles, 1974. 1st Can. Ed.. 8 vo., 296 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos and diagrams. In this book, the author traces the history of world-wide airship development from its earliest years to American and Russian types of the 1950's and discusses airship potential for the future. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear and fading at edges; 2 corners mildly bumped; o/w VG+ in VG d.j. with minor chipping and fading. $16.50

[5234] Hartigan, Dan . Rising of Courage: Canada's Paratroops in the Liberation of Normandy . Calgary: Drop Zone Publishers , Soft Cover. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 271 pp. Probable 1st Edition (2000). The author spent 2-1/2 years with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion which went into action with the British 6th Airborne Division. This book details his own and other Canadian Paratroops experiences. A few photos and maps. Stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; pref. owner's name on title page; o/w a VG+ copy of an uncommon title. $25.00

[2596] Harvey, J. Douglas. Tumbling Mirth: Remembering the Air Force . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 263 pp. 1st Ed. (1983) An anecdotal, humorous history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from its origin in 1924 to the time of unification in 1967. Liberally illustrated with cartoons. Beige/Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; small stain to front cover; o/w VG in G+ price-clipped d.j. with moderate chipping and rubbing. $12.10

[2520] Heatley, Michael. Illustrated History of Helicopters. London: Bison Books, Tall 4 to., 112 pp. 1st Ed. 1985. A dramatic telling of the helicopter's development and employment, augmented by over 100 photos. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $12.10

[3925] Held, Werner. Day Fighters: a Photographic History of the German Tagjager, 1934-1945. West Chester, PA: Shiffer Military History, Tall 4 to., 223 pp. 1st U.S. Edition (1991). A photo documentary of the development of the German day fighter arm and its operations in the Second World War. The author viewed nearly two million photographic negatives taken by German war photographers during WWII and selected 500 mostly unknown examples for this incredible book. Tan cloth. Near Fine in VG rubbed d.j. $30.80

[3187] Henry, Walter. Uncharted Skies: Canadian Bush Pilot Stories. Calgary, Alberta: Reidmore, 8 vo., 191 pp. Probably 1st edition but no designation. Exciting and sometimes tragic stories by Canada's bush pilots between 1919 and 1939. Numerous photos. Blue cloth. Photo endpapers. Near Fine in slightly rubbed but o/w Near Fine d.j. $17.05

[2813] Hess, William N.. B-17 Flying Fortress: Combat and Development History of the Flying Fortress . Osceola, WI.: Motorbooks International, 4 to., 144 pp. 1994. 1st softcover ed. The complete story of America's premier heavy bomber of WWII. Includes 150 colour and b/w photos. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; minor wrinkle to inside top corner of most pages; price in ink on f.e.p.; o/w VG. $18.70

[5271] Hewat, Timothy and Waterton, W.A.. Comet Riddle . London: Frederick Muller, Hard Cover. 12 mo., 160 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1955. "The Comet jet airliner was the most spectacular aircraft ever built. Its failure was equally spectacular." "This book tries to tell frankly the full story, from the first noble idea to the terrible disasters which not only grounded the Comets, but revised progressive aircraft thinking everywhere in the world." Blue cloth with Gold lettering on spine. Minor rubbing of covers; gift inscription on f.e.p. plus residue from a Christmas tag; poor paper somewhat discoloured; still about a VG copy of an uncommon title. $27.50

[4583] Hicks, Joe B. . Making Vintage Aircraft in Wood . New York: Sterling Publishing, Abt. 8 x 10" tall, 128 pp. plus 4-page colour section. 3rd printing (1990). The greatest flying machines in history are yours to make and display: from the "L'Entreprenant" balloon and the "Wright Flyer" to the classics of WWI and WWII. 37 projects in all, with easy-to-follow directions and closeup step-by-step photos and scale drawings. 4 colour pages of the finished models. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping; 2 corners creased; o/w a VG copy. $9.00

[3920] Hill, Joe. Some Early Birds: the Memoirs of a Naval Aviation Cadet, 1935-1945. Manhattan, Kansas: Sunflower University Press, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 130 pp. 2nd paperback printing. 1988. These are stories about Navy and Marine pilots who were trained as aviation Cadets before World War II. Numerous b/w photos. Heavy card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; small piece of paper missing at spine; o/w a clean VG copy. $20.90

[8] Hoare, Robert. Wings Over the Atlantic. London: Phoenix House, l2 mo., l60 pp. plus 27 photos and 7 maps. 1st Ed. 1956. From Alcott and Brown to the appearance of the Boeing 707, this book tells the daring stories of the heroes and heroines of the air who blazed the trail across the Atlantic. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in Good chipped, taped, price-clipped d.j. $13.75

[2293] Hodgins, Eric and Magoun, F. Alexander . Sky High: the Story of Aviation . Boston: Little Brown & Co., Sm. 8 vo., 337 pp. plus an amazing 63 pp. of b/w photos and illus. 3rd printing. Feb. 1930. A comprehensive history of aviation actually written and published during the Golden Age of Flying. The authors take us from the Balloon Age through the Pioneer Age, introduce us to gliders and dirigibles, Bleriot's flight across the Channel, aviation and WWI, shrinking North America, the race for the Pole, and the humbled oceans, ending with the successful flight of the "Southern Cross" from America to Australia in 1928. The last chapter, "To Be Continued" speculates on the future of aviation. Red cloth with Black lettering and balloon decoration of front panel. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; minor ding in spine; two corners bumped; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p., title page and one other page; pp. 105-6 taped with clear tape; o/w still a G+ clean copy. $19.80

[4745] Holden, Henry M.. Douglas DC-3. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab/Aero, 8 vo., 205 pp. plus 8 pp. of colour photos. 1st Edition, 1st Printing (1991) The complete, illustrated history of the most successful commercial airplane ever built, and the people behind it, including guiding force Donald W. Douglas. Dozens of b/w photos. Black heavy card wraps. Moderate chipping and rubbing of covers and spine; o/w VG or better. $15.00

[2513] Holland, Norman. Southern Sky Trails. Montreal: Self Published, 8 vo., 141 pp. 1st Ed. 1944. A Canadian businessman who travelled extensively by air undertook a 30,000 mile journey which took 22 flying days and an elapsed time of 80 days, flying from Montreal to the farthest reaches of South America, travelling through the West Indies, Brazil and the Argentine, then over the Andes to Chili and back north through the other South and Central American Republics and Mexico. Then he returned home to write about it, dedicating the total proceeds of his book to the Montreal unit of the Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children. He gives striking descriptions of night flying, of the incredible Andes viewed from the air, and of the extraordinary panorama of the Amazon Basin. The book also contains numerous interesting photos of strange people in strange lands. Foreword by Eddie Rickenbacker. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on "Advent Sunday, November 30, 1952" to "Walter Rochford from Norman Holland, Head Choir Boy 1892". Several reviews of the book laid in. Blue cloth with paste-on map on front cover. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; couple minor dents in front cover; o/w VG with front and back of d.j. laid in. $33.00

[2352] Holland, Rupert Sargent. Historic Airships. Phil.: Macrae-Smith Co., 4 to., 343 pp. plus 6 dramatic colour plates by Manning deV Lee and 9 pp. of b/w photos of early aircraft. 1st Ed. (1928) Forword by Richard E. Byrd. An interesting account of flying from balloons and early air voyages up to Lindbergh, the 'Southern Cross" and the "Italia". As well as the fine collection of photos and the colour plates by deV Lee, he has also added numerous b/w drawings and one-colour endpapers. Burgundy cloth with gold lettering and decoration and an embossed silver airplane in the clouds. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ clean, handsome copy. $32.45

[4747] Holmes, Donald B.. Air Mail: an Illustrated History 1793-1981. New York: Clarkson Potter, Sq. 4 to., 226 pp. 1st Edition. 1981. Incl. hundreds of postage stamps, covers, and other official markings reproduced in exacting color, dramatic b/w photos of personalities and historic moments in air mail history, and a detailed bibliography. Here is the complete story of the tremendous achievements of air mail entrepreneurs and aviators. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; binding a little loose; o/w G+ to -VG in price-clipped, taped pictorial Good d.j. $15.50

[2497] Holmes, Tony and Montbazet, Jean-Pierre. Supercarriers: Naval Air Power in Action . London: Osprey, Tall 4 to., 237 pp. 1st Ed. 1990. A wonderful book of photographs depicting the world of carrier aviation. Some of the planes pictured and described here are: the "F-14A Tomcat", the "E-2C Hawkeye", the "A-6 Intruder", the S-3A Viking", plus others. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $7.00 shipping in Canada and the U.S. $19.25

[430] Horton, Edward. Age of the Airship, The. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 4 to., 128 pp., incl. many b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1973. Here is the airship story from the end of the l8th century; it chronicles the exploits of Zeppelin and Eckener; it tells of the airships in WWI, and the marathon trips over the oceans and poles. Illus. e.p.'s . Blue cloth. Slight edgewear, o/w VG+ in price-clipped, heavily-chipped Good Only d.j. with 3 taped tears. $16.50

[3099] Hough, Richard. One Boy's War . London: Heinemann, Sm. 8 vo., 151 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1975. An interesting combination of the author's reminiscences hobnobbing with the stars in Hollywood and piloting Spitfires and Hurricanes over France in the early 1940's. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; minor small stain on bottom of front cover; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. $17.05

[2428] Hough, Richard and Richards, Denis. Battle of Britain: the Jubilee History. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 8 vo., 413 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos and 8 pp. of colour photos and illus. 1st Ed. 1989. A comprehensive account of the 16 weeks of air battle over Britain in 1940 that proved to be a decisive point in world history. Blue cloth. Slight wear and fading of edges; small Black remainder mark on topedges; o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $24.75

[987] Howard, Frank and Gunston, Bill. Conquest of the Air, The. Paul Elek Ltd., Lon. 1972. lst ed., Sm. folio, 264 pp., incl. 80 colour illus. and photos plus 559 b/w photos. The authors trace the story of aviation from very early invention and experiment through the great ballooning and glider eras to the first flights of engine aircraft at the turn of the century. We catch the breathless excitement of Paris in the first decade of flight; enjoy the heady atmosphere of the first flying meetings and American "barnstorming"; witness the cataclysm of 1914-18; get caught up in the daring long- distance flights and racing events of the l920's. We also look at the rotorcraft inventions of Cierva and Sikorsky, the influence of WW2 and of the futuristic German aircraft and missile designs discovered at the end of the war; right on up to earl y spacecraft. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in price-clipped, slightly-chipped VG d.j. $38.50

[27] Hoyt, Edwin P.. Carrier Wars: Naval Aviation from World War II to the Persian Gulf. McGraw-Hill, N.Y., et al, (l989) lst ed., 8 vo., 274 pp. plus l6 pp. of photos. Grey paper-on-boards with Navy cloth spine. Minor edgewear, o/w VG+ in VG d.j. $13.75

[2528] Hubbell, Charles H.. Famous Planes and Pilots. New York: Saalfield, Sm. folio, 20 pp. (1939) A big 10 x 12-1/2" book with 18 colour illus. and numerous b/w illus. plus colour pictorial covers, all by noted aviation artist Hubbell, famous for his many years of calendar aviation art. A few of the entries in this book are: Roscoe Turner winning the Thompson; Jacqueline Cochran in the Bendix Trophy Race; Howard Hughes's Round-the World Record Breaker; Wiley Post and the Winnie Mae; Jimmy Doolittle in the Gee-Bee; and the Boeing Atlantic Clipper. Published in 1939 for a juvenile audience, this is a book that is much appreciated by aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Heavy card pictorial wraps have moderate chipping and soiling; spine rubbed; front cover corners bent and taped; o/w still a G+ copy. Laid-in are some information sheets on Hubbell prints by Historic Aviation Prints. $23.10

[1515] Hyams, Joe. Flight of the Avenger: George Bush at War. N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1991. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 178 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. The dramatic tale of President Bush's days as a bomber pilot on the front lines of combat in WWII, and the heartwarming tale of an old-fashioned courtship. Blue paper-on-boards with Cream cloth spine. Slight edgewear, o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG d.j. $11.00

[1521] Hynes, Samuel. Flights of Passage: Reflections of a World War II Aviator. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1988. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 270 pp. A young Marine bomber pilot in WWII, the author flew more than a hundred missions against the Japanese. He tells his story of his training and fighting, and of the growing up that went with it. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; one corner mildly bumped; minor wrinkle on front cover; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, has one small taped tear and a small stain on the rear panel, plus some minor chipping. $15.40

[3520] Infield, Glenn B.. Unarmed and Unafraid. N.Y. & London: Macmillan, Sm. 8 vo., 308 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1970). The first complete history of the men, missions, training and techniques of aerial reconnaissance, from the Civil War to Vietnam. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; o/w VG in G pictorial d.j., price-clipped and with heavy chipping. $15.95

[5027] Jablonski, Edward. Sea Wings: the Romance of the Flying Boats, an Illustrated History . New York: Doubleday, Hard Cover. Sm. 4 to., 259 pp. (1972) 2nd printing indicated; possibly the Book Club edition (front d.j. flap clipped...could have been a price or Book Club identification). Jablonski traces the exciting rise and the abrupt decline of the majestic "flying boats", the seaplanes that blazed the way for transoceanic and intercontinental flight. Many b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG copy in a G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and a couple of short taped tears. $15.00

[1445] Jackson, Robert. RAF in Action, The. Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, 1985. 1st Ed.. 4 to., 160 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos. "Rare, largely unpublished photographs, from many sources, give a graphic impression of life and action in the RAF's campaigns from its formation in april 1918 till the present day (The Falklands). Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and scratching. $18.15

[1526] Jackson, Robert. Sky Their Frontier, The: The Story of the World's Pioneer Airlines and Routes, 1920-1940. N.Y.: Arco Publishing, 1984. 1st Ed.. 4 to., 160 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos and map e.p.'s. The full story of the development of civil aviation throughout the world during the formative years. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing, o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, has some chipping and a couple of taped tears. $15.95

[2799] Jackson, Robert. Red Falcons: the Soviet Air Force in Action, 1919-1969. Brighton, England: Clifton Books, Sm. 8 vo., 236 pp. plus 4 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1970. The development of the Soviet Air Force through the 1920's and 1930's when Russian pilots fought in the Far East against the Chinese and Japanese and in Spain against Franco, along with their part in WWII, the Cold War and the invasion of Czechoslovakia. Map e.p.'s. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's stamp on half-title; o/w a tight, clean VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $26.40

[550] Johnson, Bill. Airshow! Pictorial. Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Reno Air Races, Abbotsford Airshow!. Superior Publ. Co., Seattle (1971) lst ed., Lg. 4 to., 190 pp. with over 350 photos(54 in colour). A spectacular visual experience from aviation photographer Bill Johnson. All the thrills of the Abbotsford Airshow in British Columbia plus the Reno National Air Races are here, as well as an in-depth look at the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and the Canadian Armed Forces' late, lamented Golden Centennaires. White cloth. A little edgewear, o/w VG+ in Good Only d.j. that's chipped, taped, price-clipped. $19.25

[4668] Johnson, J.E. (Johnnie) and Lucas, P.B. (Laddie). Courage in the Skies: Great Air Battles from the Somme to Desert Storm . London: Stanley Paul & Co., 4 to., 208 pp. 1st Edition. 1992. All the principal phases of land-based and carrier-borne air warfare are covered here and all the principal powers are represented from WWI to 1991. Presented by two of the Royal Air Force's best-known wartime leaders. Many photos and maps. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some rubbing and wrinkling. $26.50

[3302] Johnstone, Air Vice Marshal Sandy. Diary of an Aviator: an Autobiography . Shrewsbury: Airlife, 8 vo., 168 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1993. Sandy Johnstone took command of a Spitfire squadron in July, 1940 and was credited with 8 confirmed "kills" and 4 probables during the Battle of Britain. He later led a Wing of Spitfires during the Siege of Malta (1942/43). These exploits and more make this book an interesting read. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with slightly faded spine. $26.40

[1346] Johnstone, Sandy and Grant, Roderick. Where No Angels Dwell . Lon.: Jarrolds, . . Sm. 8 vo., 224 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1969. Between 1934 and the time he retired in 1968, Sandy Johnstone had flown 104 different types of aircraft. He led 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron in the Battle of Britain, served in Malta in 1942, helped found the Royal Malayan Air Force in 1957, and in 1964 he was made Commander of the Air Forces in Borneo when Indonesia threatened to crush Malaysia. This book gives us the great adventure story that was his life. Included also is the first full account of the Duke of Hamilton's role in the Rudolf Hess episode in 1941. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG in price-clipped G+ d.j. with some chipping and discolouration. $24.75

[1369] Jones, K. Westcott. To the Polar Sunrise. Lon.: Museum Press, 1957. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 160 pp. plus 9 b/w photos and a map. Westcott Jones makes a trip to Arctic Norway in January and sees the return of the Sun, which lifts the gloom of the dark winter months. The author covered ground not commonly visited by tourists. There are a few mentions in this book of Canadian Pacific Airlines' then new route over the pole and a letter is laid in from Canadian Racific Railway's Division Manager of Press Relations presenting this copy of the book to Ronald Keith, then Assistant to the President of CP Air, and later the author of a biography of CP Air President, Grant Maconachie. Purple cloth. Slight edgewear; Yellow staining to top margin of one page; one corner bumped; o/w VG in heavily-chipped and slightly rubbed G+ d.j. $16.50

[302] Jones, Lloyd S.. U.S. Fighters: Army-Air Force l925 to l980's. Aero Pub., Fallbrook, Ca. l975. lst ed., 4 to., 352 pp. incl. many b/w photos and drawings. A description of every American fighter to carry a "P" or "F" designation, from the P-1 of l925 to the F-18 of the l980's. Blue cloth. Pictorial e.p.'s. Some edgewear; corners bumped; o/w VG+ in heavily-chipped VG d.j. $20.90

[9] Jubelin, Andre. Trans. from the French by James Cleugh.. Flying Sailor, The. N.Y.: British Book Centre, 1954. 8 vo., 276 pp. plus frontispiece of the author and 18 pp. of b/w photos. 1st U.S. ed. The author, a Spitfire pilot during WWII who flew with many pilots from throughout the British Dominion, went on to become a Rear-Admiral. with the French Navy. Blue cloth is a bit rubbed and has a little edgewear, o/w VG. $13.75

[5277] Juptner, Joseph P.. U.S. Civil Aircraft: ATC Numbers-- 601 to 700, Vol. 7. Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, Hard Cover. Sm. 4 to., 352 pp. 1st Edition (1978) This Volume 7 covers 100 airplanes manufactured during the "Golden Age of Aviation" period (1936-1939) with ATC ("Approved Type Certificate) certificates of #601 thru #700. Plane descriptions and 354 b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; small minor spotting on foredges; o/w a VG copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $23.50

[5273] Just, Gunther . Stuka-Pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel: His Life Story in Words and Photographs . West Chester, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 280 pp. 1st Edition in English (1990). The "Eagle of the Eastern Front" was Colonel and last Commodore of the successful Stuka squadron "Immelmann" and the only soldier in WWII to receive the highest German decoration for bravery: the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. A couple hundred historic photos. After the war, even with an artificial leg, Rudel gained recognition as a successful sportsman and alpinist. Grey cloth. Minor bump to bottom of spine; slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some slight chipping and one short taped tear. $40.00

[4707] Kaman, Charles H.. Kaman: Our Early Years . Indianapolis: Curtis Publishing , Soft Cover. Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 175 pp. 1st Edition (1985) The company history of Kaman Aircraft, begun in December, 1945. Over the years, Kaman supplied many helicopters, including the HTK and HOK and later the SH-2F models, to the American Navy. This book also details their other accomplishments. Many photos. Black heavy card wraps. Moderate chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG copy. $20.00

[1495] Kaplan, Philip . Fighter Pilot: a History and a Celebration . Lon.: Aurum Press, 1999. Sq. 8 vo., 256 pp. 1st ed. The author has created a splendid record and celebration of fighter pilots of many nations, from the First World War aces to the present day. Illus. throughout with photos, paintings and memorabilia which evoke the atmosphere in which fighter pilots of the past lived and fought. Here is also the history of some of the great fighter planes. Blue cloth. Some minor staining and a fine scratch to the front cover; slight soiling to foredges; o/w VG in a VG pictorial d.j. that has some minor chipping and some wrinkling to the rear panel. $20.35

[3209] Keefer, Ralph. Grounded in Eire: the Story of Two RAF Fliers Interned in Ireland During World War II. Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queen's University Press, 8 vo., 263 pp. 200l. 2nd printing. The author recreates his father's war experiences, in particular his forced bail-out over Southern Ireland and subsequent internment there for having "violated Ireland's neutral airspace". Numerous historic photos. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in slightly rubbed Near Fine d.j. $17.60

[4301] Keith, Ronald A.. Bush Pilot With a Briefcase: The Happy-Go-lucky Story of Grant McConachie . Tor and N.Y.: Doubleday Canada and Doubleday & Co., N.Y., Sm. 8 vo., 322 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. The author maps the weird and wonderful career of Grant McConachie, his bush pilot days, his rise to the presidency of Canadian Pacific Airlines at the age of 38, and his extension of Canadian Pacific Airlines routes all across the globe. Burgundy and Black cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouring of pages; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping, rubbing; some fading of lettering on spine; not price-clipped. $13.50

[2452] Keith, Ronald A.. Bush Pilot With a Briefcase: The Happy-Go-lucky Story of Grant McConachie . Doubleday Canada and Doubleday & Co., N.Y., Sm. 8 vo., 322 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. The author maps the weird and wonderful career of Grant McConachie, his bush pilot days, his rise to the presidency of Canadian Pacific Airlines at the age of 38, and his extension of Canadian Pacific Airlines routes all across the globe. This copy INSCRIBED in Oct., 1972 "To Bryan, In tribute to our long-time colleague and mutual friend, Grant. Sincerely, Ron Keith". Burgundy and Black cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouring of pages; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping, rubbing and three short taped tears; not price-clipped. $25.50

[2042] Kelly, Lloyd L. And Parke, Robert B.. Pilot Maker. N.Y.: Grosset & Dunlap, Sm. 8 vo., 195 pp. plus 16 pp. b/w photos. 1971. Foreword by Alan B. Shepard. "The Pilot Maker" was the name given the first Link Flight Trainer, a relatively simple device, but it was a moving base trainer and could simulate the roll, pitch, or yaw of a real airplane. In this book, Lloyd Kelly takes the reader through the development of the original Link Pilot-Maker to the modern aircraft and space simulators. The early boxlike trainers were effective in training thousands of flyers for WWII action. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and soiling and two short taped tears. $16.50

[1685] Kennedy, Ludovic. Book of Air Journeys, A. London: Collins, 1982. 8 vo., 350 pp., including many b/w illus. and photos. 1st ed. thus. This wonderful travel anthology includes first-hand accounts from such divergent flyers and passengers as: the Wright Brothers, Bleriot, Alcock and Brown, Lindbergh, Amy Johnson, Mary Bedford, Freya Stark and Evelyn Waugh, Prince Philip, William Golding, Antoine de St Exupery and Peter Townsend. There are adventures in balloons, airship disasters, romantic flights to Paris, and wartime heroism. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; an inexplicable 6-digit number stamped on the title page; o/w VG+ in VG+ price-clipped d.j. with a little chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[2299] Kennedy, Ludovic (ed.). Book of Air Journeys, A. London: Collins, 8 vo., 350 pp. 1st Ed. Thus. 1982. A collection of fine writing about people and flight. Stories range from Vincent Lunardi's account of his balloon flight over England in 1784 to the orbiting of the moon by Michael Collins in 1969. A few well-known writers represented are: Evelyn Waugh, Ernest K. Gann, John Betjeman, John Updike, Tom Wolfe and W.H. Auden. Numerous illus. from prints and photos. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; an inexplicable 6-digit number stamped on the title page; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and discolouring. $12.65

[1741] Kennett, Lee. History of Strategic Bombing: From the First Hot-air Balloons to Hiroshima and Nagasaki . N.Y.: Charles Scribner's Sons, Sm. 8 vo., 222 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. (1982) 1st ed. This book covers all the outstanding events of a 160-yr. period. Professor Kennett shows how the bombing of military targets gradually gave way to widespread attacking of civilian ones and chronicles the development and consequences of such strategies as precision bombin, area bombing, and morale bombing. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; rear e.p. wrinkled; remainder spray on bottomedges; o/w VG in VG d.j. with some chipping and discolouration. $13.75

[2505] Kinert, Reed. America's Fighting Planes. New York: Macmillan, 4 to., 144 pp. 1st Ed. 1943. Flight Instructor and artist, Kinert, as compiled a book that includes all U.S. military aircraft presently in production or in quantity use. He has described 68 aircraft and included a colour or b/w illustration of each aircraft in an action or battle situaltion. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and scuffing of covers; 2 corners bumped; poor paper discoloured; about G+. $12.65

[5270] Kinert, Reed. Racing Planes and Air Races: A Complete History, Volume III, 1932-1939. Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, Soft Cover. 4 to., 96 pp. Second printing, 1969. Volume III of Reference Series No. 1. , this book tells the story of air racing from 1932 to 1939. Illustrated with drawings by the author as well as numerous b/w photos. A wealth of information for the air racing enthusiast. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing of covers; prev. owner's name stamp on inside front cover; o/w a VG+ copy. $20.00

[4746] King, H.F. And Taylor, J.W. R.. KittyHawk to Concorde: Jane's 100 Significant Aircraft. London: Jane's, 4 to., 158 pp. 1st Trade Ed. 1970. The planes chosen range from the Wright brothers' Flyer (1903) through nostalgic names like Sopwith and Bleriot via Spitfire, B.17 and Lancaster to the elegant post-war Comet, Caravelle and Concorde. Several hundred photos and drawings. 2-tone Blue cloth. An Ex-Lib. copy. Minor edgewear and some tape residue on boards; f.e.p. missing; one Library Stamp on bottom of title page; o/w G+ in Good Only pictorial d.j. with Ref. Lib. No. on spine. $9.00

[2232] King, H.F. And Taylor, J.W. R.. KittyHawk to Concorde: Jane's 100 Significant Aircraft. London: Jane's, 4 to., 158 pp. 1st Trade Ed. 1970. The planes chosen range from the Wright brothers' Flyer (1903) through nostalgic names like Sopwith and Bleriot via Spitfire, B.17 and Lancaster to the elegant post-war Comet, Caravelle and Concorde. Several hundred photos and drawings. 2-tone Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; 2 corners bumped; prev. owner's name "whited out"; o/w VG in G+ pictorial, price-clipped d.j. with considerable chipping and rubbing. $15.95

[4700] Knoke, Heinz . I Flew for the Fuhrer: the Story of a German Airman . London: Evans Brothers, Sm. 8 vo., 187 pp. plus frontis portrait and 24 pp. of b/w photos. Later printing. Dec. 1954. Translated from the German by John Ewing. A fascinating autobiography of a major German pilot who logged over 2000 flights and shot down 52 enemy aircraft. Laid in is a colour reproduction of Knoke in his plane from a painting by Dean Ellis. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ d.j. with chipping and taped tears. $15.50

[3926] Korolkov, B. And Kazashvili, V.. Guide to the Russian Federation Air Force Museum at Monino . Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Tall 4 to., 174 pp. 1st Edition (1996). This museum 38 km from Moscow is founded on a rich collection of full-scale aircraft exhibits, as well as helicopters, aircraft engines, armament and search-and-rescue equipment, and reflects the history of Russian and soviet aviation development from 1909 to the end of the 20th century. Dozens of photos, including a few in colour. Tan cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $36.30

[2255] Lanchbery, Edward. Against the Sun: the Story of Wing Commander Roland Beamont. London: Cassell, Sm. 8 vo., 270 pp. plus 15 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1955. Roland Beamont fought in the Battle of Britain and was an innovative leader in making fighter sweeps over France, always seeking new methods of harassing the enemy. Between operational tours, Beamont was a test pilot, testing Typhoons and Tempests at Hawkers. He continued as a test pilot after the War. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and soiling; front board a little warped; topedges darkened; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w G+ or better. $23.65

[2516] Lanchbery, Edward (ed.). Neville Duke's Book of Flight .
London: Cassell, 8 vo., 116 pp. 1st Ed. 1958. WWII Ace and Hawker Chief Test Pilot, Neville Duke presents his thoughts on a number of aviation topics. Numerous b/w photos. Blue cloth. Moderate wear and fading of edges and spine; gift inscription on f.e.p.; underlining on last page; o/w G+. $11.00

[5004] Larkins, William T.. U.S. Navy Aircraft 1921-1941/U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft 1914-1959. New York: Orion Books(Crown), Hard Cover. 8 vo., 391 and 203 pp. 1988. First Edition, 2nd printing of this edition of two classics in one volume. Glossy paper. With over l,000 photographs combined, these two titles remain the definitive record of the formative years for Navy and Marine Corps aviation. Red /Blue cloth. Slight shelf-wear; small Red remainder dot on bottomedges; o/w VG+ in VG d.j. with some discolouring and one short taped tear. $20.00

[4589] Leasor, James. Millionth Chance: The Story of the R-101. London: Hamish Hamilton, Sm. 8 vo., 176 pp. plus frontispiece and 10 more pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1957. The exciting story of the building of the greatest airship ever and of its tragic inaugural voyage in Oct. 1930, killing all but a half-dozen of the fifty-some people aboard. Lord Thomson, the Labour Government's Air Minister, who was on board, had often said: "She's as safe as a house--except for the millionth chance." Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy in a Good Only, taped pictorial d.j. $14.50

[2485] Lee, Asher. Goering: Air Leader . New York: Hippocrene Books, Sm. 8 vo., 256 pp. plus frontis portrait of Goering and 14 additional pages of photos. 1st U.S. Ed. 1972. Goering's life is traced from his air apprenticeship with the Richthofen squadron in WWI, through the early struggles of the Nazi Party, step-by-step through the air battles of WWII, down to his performance at the 1946 Nuremberg Trials and his final suicide. Blue cloth. Moderate wear and fading of edges; slight soiling of foredges; f.e.p. removed; o/w G+ in VG price-clipped d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $11.55

[2095] Lee, Asher. Soviet Air Force. N.Y.: John Day, Sm. 8 vo., 288 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1962) Foreword by Alexander P. de Seversky. A thorough examination of Soviet air power, from its erratic and hesitant beginning in 1917 through the 1950's. Red cloth. Slight edgewear and rubbing; "Discarded" stamp on topedges, but no other sign of ex-lib. except the ghost marks of tape on e.p.'s; o/w VG in G+ d.j. with a little soiling and three or four short taped tears. $12.65

[10] Lee, Asher. Air Power. London: Gerald Duckworth & Co., 8 vo., 200 pp. 1st Ed. 1955. Mr. Lee, considered in the '50's to be one of the world's foremost specialists on military aviation, here covers the whole question of air strategy and the use of air power at that time. Blue cloth shows some edgewear; corners bumped ; o/w Good+ in Good chipped and taped d.j. $9.90

[2261] Lehman, Milton. This High Man: the Life of Robert H. Goddard. New York: Farrar, Straus & Co., 8 vo., 430 pp. plus frontispiece and 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1963. Largely ignored in his lifetime, Dr. Goddard is now recognized as the inventor of the modern rocket. This copy has 2 stamps (one on f.e.p. and one on title page of "Kurt Helmer, Author's Representative" and his address in N.Y.). Green cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; minor soiling of topedges; some corners bent; o/w VG in G+ price-clipped d.j. with heavy chipping and rubbing, and some tape. $30.80

[4646] Leigh, Z. Lewis. And I Shall Fly: The Flying Memoirs of Z. Lewis Leigh. Toronto: Canav Books, Sm. 8 vo., 212 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1985) Autobiography of one of Canada's best-known aviation personalities, Z.L. "Lewie" Leigh, winner of the McKee Trans-Canada Trophy, Canada's first qualified instrument pilot, and the first pilot hired by Trans-Canada Air Lines in 1937. Grey heavy-card wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy. $8.50

[33] Lewis, Peter. British Bomber Since l9l4, The. Fallbrook, CA: Aero, . 8 vo. 418 pp. 1st U.S. ed., published simultaneously with London Putnam ed. 1967. The story of half a century of design and development of over 560 different types of British bombers. Many photos and drawings. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; minor rubbing to topedges; o/w VG+ in price-clipped VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $44.00

[32] Lewis, Peter. British Fighter Since l9l2, The. London: Putnam, . 8 vo., 400 pp. 1st ed. 1965. The story of half a century of evolution of some 350 different types of British fighter aircraft. Many photos and drawings. Blue cloth. Minor shelf-wear; o/w VG+ in Good Only pictorial d.j. that is heavily chipped and has one taped tear. $46.20

[1928] Lloyd, Alan. Gliders, The: An Action Packed Story of the Wooden Chariots of World War II. London: Leo Cooper/Secker & Warburg, Sm. 8 vo., 208 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1982. Primarily the story of Britain's fighting gliders and those who flew them, but also a description of the German use of such machines in the early years of the war and the later appearance of American glider fleets. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and rubbing. $30.00

[4701] Loening, Grover. Conquering Wing, The . Phil., N.Y.: Chilton Book Co., Sm. 8 vo., 173 pp. 1st Edition. 1970. A fictionalized version of American pioneer aviation, featuring two young pilots who found an airplane manufacturing business. The story is set against the backdrop of stunt flying and air races. Green cloth library binding (not ex-lib.). Slight shelfwear; minor staining of foredges; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $10.00

[4579] Lothian, George. Flight Deck: Memoirs of an Airline Pilot. Toronto, Montreal, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Sm. 8 vo., 198 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1979) This book is an account of the development of one of the world's great airlines, Trans-Canada Airlines (later Air Canada), from the personal viewpoint of one who contributed much to its development and much to the development of civil aviation in Canada. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG or better in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping. $15.50

[2374] Lukins, A.H. and Russell, D.A.. Book of Westland Aircraft. Leicester: Harborough Publishing Co., Tall 4 to., 104 pp. n.d. (circa 1943) The Westland Aircraft Works was founded in 1915. The company started with the Short "Two-two-five" seaplane for the British Navy, and it built 34 seaplanes before turning its hand to land planes. There followed the "Wagtail", the "Weasel", the "Limousine", the "Widgeon Mark III", the "Wapiti", the "Lysander", and others. They're all here, complete with photos, specifications and 3-way views, incl. some fold-outs. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and fading; boards a little warped; rear cover has a few wrinkles; minor foxing of e.p.'s and foredges; prev. ovner's name on f.e.p.; o/w G+ to -VG in Good Only pictorial d.j. with some chipping and soiling and a chunk out of top of spine area. $45.10

[3953] Lunny, June Cruickshank. Spirit of the Yukon. Prince George, B.C.: Caitlin Press, Sq. 4 to., 151 pp. 1st Ed. 1992. The author has written a tribute to her father, Andrew David Cruickshank, based mainly on extracts from letters written to his family in England when he was a pioneer flyer in the Canadian North during the 1920's and early 1930's. He died in June, 1932 in Canadian Airways' first fatal air crash. This is an interesting account of an interesting and adventurous life as an R.C.M.P. officer and pilot. Many b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+ in G+ rubbed d.j. $20.90

[2277] Lunny, June Cruickshank. Spirit of the Yukon. Prince George, B.C.: Caitlin Press, Sq. 4 to., 151 pp. 1st Ed. 1992. The author has written a tribute to her father, Andrew David Cruickshank, based mainly on extracts from letters written to his family in England when he was a pioneer flyer in the Canadian North during the 1920's and early 1930's. He died in June, 1932 in Canadian Airways' first fatal air crash. This is an interesting account of an interesting and adventurous life as an R.C.M.P. officer and pilot. Many b/w photos. This copy SIGNED on the title page by the author. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $26.95

[2814] M-M, S.. Together We Fly: a Salute to Airmen . London: Geoffrey Bles, 12 mo., 263 pp. plus 15 full-page b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1941. The author calls this collection of true R.A.F. stories a "...representative few of the many deeds of bravery during the present war", and he says they are stories of "...real flesh-and-blood men of all ranks and ages who in the air, or sometimes on the ground, have bravely faced incredible risks in the execution of their duty." Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; corners bumped; cheap paper discoloured; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w G+. $16.50

[2018] Macmillan, Norman. Great Airmen. N.Y.: St.Martin's Press, 12 mo., 270 pp. 1st U.S. Ed.(1958) Wing Commander Macmillan was one of Britain's leading test pilots for fifteen years and was officially credited with 11 enemy aircraft shot down in WWII. Many of the great airmen in this volume were his personal friends. Some of the men whose careers are described in this book include: Louis Bleriot, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, Anthony Fokker, Capt. Albert Ball, Viscount Trenchard, James Doolittle, Group Captain G. L. Cheshire, Heinz Knoke, Squadron Leader Neville Duke, and even Chuck Yeager and Bill Bridgeman. Chapterhead drawings of planes by John Young. Blue cloth with embossed "Southern Cross" plane on front cover. Slight edgewear; minor fading of lower spine; o/w VG in G+ d.j. that is price-clipped and has a small piece missing from bottom of spine plus minor chipping and soiling. $13.20

[1176] Main, J.R.K.. Voyageurs of the Air: a History of Civil Aviation in Canada 1858-1967. Ottawa: Dept. Of Transport, Gov't of Canada, 1st Edition. 8 vo., 397 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos, 6 pp. of colour photos and colour frontispiece from a painting of John McCurdy making the first flight in Canada in his "Silver Dart" in Feb., 1909. 1st Edition (1967). This book was a Centennial Year Project commissioned by the Canadian federal government and written by John Robert Kennedy Main, a longtime civil servant who flew with the RAF in WWI. Map e.p.'s show exploration routes and more modern air carrier routes. Blue cloth. Slight ecgewear, o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. that has a few chips and a couple of short tears. $20.00

[4574] Mansfield, Harold. Challenge, The: the Tumultuous Story Behind America's Forts and Jets . London: Allan Wingate, Sm. 8 vo., 236 pp. plus frontis and 14 other pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. May, 1958. The central figures are the key men of one organisation--the Boeing Airplane Company--and others, in military services, airlines and in the Government, who shared their struggles, heartaches and triumphs, seeking always to improve, to fly higher, faster, and to make the conquest of the air more certain. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouration of poor paper; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $10.00

[2595] Markham, Beryl. West with the Night. San Francisco: North Point Press, 12 mo., 294 pp. 1983. 9th printing. From 1931 to 1936, Ms. Markham carried mail, passengers, and supplies in her small plane to the remote corners fo the Sudan, Tanganyika, Kenya and Rhodesia. In Sept., 1936, she became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from East to West. This is her highly entertaining autobiography. Not only was she a first-rate pilot, but a first-rate writer as well, receiving accolades from other writers such as Ernest Hemingway. Green heavy-card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w VG. $7.70

[3354] Marriott, Leo. Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers 1945-1990. London: Ian Allan, 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st Edition. 1985. Although it was an American, Eugene Ely, who made the first flight from the deck of a ship in 1911, the Royal Navy has always been in the forefront of the technological development of the aircraft carrier. The first true aircraft carrier, "HMS Argus", was already in service when WWI broke out in 1918. Several battlecruisers were also converted, the most famous being "HMS Furious" and her two sister ships, "Courageous" and "Glorious". "HMS Hermes" was the first ship to be designed from the outset as an aircraft carrier. Read about these ships and more in this excellent study. Illus. with line drawings and dozens of phots. Glossy pictorial boards. 2 corners bumped; gift inscription of f.e.p.; o/w VG. $25.30

[4392] Marshall, David and Harris, Bruce. Wild About Flying! Dreamers, Doers, and Daredevils. Toronto and Buffalo: Firefly Publishing, Oblong 4 to., 232 pp. 1st Edition. 2003. This magnificent book showcases the brilliant minds, bodies and spirits of the people behind the flight revolution. David Marshall's dozens of beautiful colour illus., teamed with Bruce Harris's riveting storytelling, make these true-life adventure stories an inspired reading experience. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with some minor edgewear and rubbing. Slightly extra postage applies. $30.00

[5040] Mason, Herbert Molloy, Jr.. Rise of the Luftwaffe, 1918-1940, The. New York: Dial Press, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 402 pp., incl. over 40 pp. of b/w photos and 3 maps. (1973) Military Book Club Ed. This book details the subterfuge and ingenuity used to create the new Luftwaffe after WWI and the new air force that became the terror of its time. Black cloth binding. Slight shelf-wear, 2 corners mildly bumped; o/w VG+ in slightly chipped G+ d.j. with some taping. $15.00

[5043] Matheson, Shirlee Smith. Flying the Frontiers: a Half-Million Hours of Aviation Adventure . Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 213 pp. 1st Edition. (1994). True life tales of intrepid and independent pilots, engineers, aircraft salvagers, and smoke jumpers. Adventures and misadventures over the endless bush and forbidding barrens of Canada's North. Numerous b/w photos. Blue paper-on-boards. Near Fine in Near Fine pictorial d.j. $15.00

[5044] Matheson, Shirlee Smith. Flying the Frontiers: Volume II, More Hours of Aviation Adventure!. Calgary, Alberta: Detselig Enterprises, 8 vo., 320 pp. 1st Edition. (1996). From bush pilots who flew for the love of it to military and corporate career flyers, from inventors to engineers, their stories tell Canada's story and show the impact aviation has had on the country. Numerous b/w photos. Red paper on boards. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.00

[2099] McCaffery, Dan. Billy Bishop: Canadian Hero. Toronto: James Lorimer & Co., 8 vo., 227 pp. 1st Ed. (1988) The story of the most decorated war hero in Canadian history. Acclaimed as Canada's top Ace, a few of Bishop's "kills" were thought in some quarters to be questionable. McCaffery takes a look at the records and draws his own conclusions. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $11.55

[2108] McCaffery, Dan. Battlefields in the Air: Canadians in the Allied Bomber Command . Toronto: James Lorimer & Co., 8 vo., 196 pp. 1st Ed. 1995. Relying on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Allied pilots and eyewitness civilian accounts, the author explores the important role of the Allied bomber command and the devastating effect that their campaigns had on the Germans. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[4664] McGregor, Gordon R.. Adolescence of an Airline . Montreal: Gordon McGregor and Air Canada , Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 289 pp. plus 44 pp. of b/w photos. (1980) The papers and reminicences of Gordon McGregor, president of Trans-Canada Airlines and Air Canada from 1948 to 1968. Published in a private edition after his death by Air Canada in his memory and for his contributions to the company. Foreword by Claude I. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada in 1980, and with his "compliments of" card laid in. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Edgewear and creasing of covers; abt. a G+ copy. $11.00

[4175] McIntosh, Dave. Terror in the Starboard Seat. Don Mills, Ontario : General, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 184 pp. 1st Ed. 1980. The successful completion of 41 Ops aboard a Mosquito fighter in WWII earned the pilot, Sid Seid, and the navigator, Dave McIntosh, each the Distinguished Flying Cross (DCO). This is their story in narrative form. Grey cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; two corners bumped; o/w a VG copy in a G+ d.j. with minor chipping and three short taped tears. $18.70

[2527] McIntyre, Bob. Canadair CF-5. Ottawa: Sabre Model Supplies, Oblong 4 to., 52 pp. The evolution and development, employment and future of this versatile plane. Many photos, drawings and 2 pages of colour photos. Glossy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG. $11.55

[1453] McKee, Alexander. Ice Crash: Disaster in the Arctic, 1928. Lon.: Souvenir Press, 1979. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 326 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. The crash of Umberto Novile's mighty airship "Italia" in the pack ice north of Spitzbergen was a disaster for Fascist Italy's most ambitious aeronautical venture, and a blow to the prospects of the airship in general. This is the story of the crash and the rescue attempts. Minor edgewear, o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $18.15

[4232] McWhorter, Cdr. Hamilton and Stout, Jay A.. First Hellcat Ace, The . Pacifica, California: Pacifica Military History, 8 vo., 213 pp. plus 24 pp. of historic b/w photos. 1st Edition. 2000. After beginning his WWII aviation career with VF-9 squadron in North Africa against the Vichy French, McWhorter's unit was the first to convert to the new Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter and take on the Japanese in the Pacific. McWhorter became the first Ace in the Hellcat in Nov. 1943 and he went on to record seven more kills. This book is his story of his combat service. Blue cloth. Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $37.40

[5257] Mendenhall, Charles A.. Air Racer, The. North Branch, Minnesota: Specialty Press, . Soft Cover. 4 to., 183 pp. Revised Edition. 1994. This book is an effort to draw together the intriguing story of the air racer from 1909 to 1975 by means of plan-type illustrations. The drawings contain information on over 200 of the most interesting of these specialty aircraft. Included are 11 pp. of tables of Entries in Major Air Races. A treasure chest for the modeler. Card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $18.00

[15] Middleton, Drew. Sky Suspended ,The : The Story of the Battle of Britain. Longman's, Green & Co., N.Y., Lon., Tor. l960. lst ed., 8 vo., 282 pp. Black cloth. A little edgewear, o/w VG in rubbed, chipped, taped, price-clipped d.j. $11.00

[2493] Milberry, Larry. Canada's Air Force Today. Toronto: Canav Books, Tall 4 to., 152 pp. 1st Ed. (1987) A detailed look at Canada's Air Force in the late 1980's, complete with over 300 colour photographs. Grey cloth. Moderate edgewear; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. Extra postage may apply. $26.50

[2236] Milberry, Larry. Aviation in Canada. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Tall 4 to., 272 pp. 2nd printing (1979) Among the feature stories are the CF-100 and the Avro Arrow (5 pp. plus cover illus.), early flying expeditions to the north, and the massive airlift operations to the DEW line, Labrador and James Bay that are among the most notable achievements in Canadian aviation. Over 350 photos. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing and a 2" taped tear on rear panel. $19.25

[5009] Milberry, Larry. Canadair North Star .
Toronto: Canav Books, Hard Cover. 1st Edition (1982). Tall 4 to., 252 pp. This classic aircraft was conceived by Trans-Canada Air Lines in 1944, and despite being embroiled in much controversy over the choice of the wartime Merlin engine for its powerplant, the North Star went on to experience a varied and successful career. This book is full of first-hand accounts by those who designed, built, flew and serviced the airplane. It also includes dozens of b/w photos, 2 sections of colour artwork and a fold-out scale drawing (in a rear pocket). Red cloth. Minor edgewear; slight rippling of pages; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $27.50

[4703] Milberry, Larry. AIRCOM: Canada's Air Force . Toronto: Canav Books, 4 to., 192 pp. Another great book celebrating Canada's distinct aviation heritage. Aircom is a visual feast that shows all the aircraft that were operated by Air Command at time of publication. It also focuses upon the people who make the air force work, and on their many bases. More than 300 colour photos plus detailed captions. Colour pictorial e.p.'s. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; 2 corners mildly bumped; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $18.00

[4998] Milberry, Larry. Austin Airways: Canada's Oldest Airline . Toronto: Canav Books, Sq. 8 vo., 160 pp. 1st Edition (1985). The exciting half-century story of Canada's oldest airline. Many b/w and colour photos. Illus. e.p.'s. Cream cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $21.50

[4276] Miller, Donald L.. Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany . N.Y., Lon., Tor.: Simon & Schuster, Advanced Reading Copy (ARC). 8 vo. size, 640 pp. Advance Uncorrected Reader's Proof copy (2006). Meet Robert Morgan, Colonel William Wyler and other courageous airmen of the Eighth Air Force. Includes two 2-page maps, plus extensive Notes and Bibliography. Stiff card wraps. A Near Fine copy. $14.50

[4652] Miller, Jeffrey R. . Airline Deregulation Handbook . Wheaton, Illinois : Merton House, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 78 pp. (1981) "In 1978 President Carter signed into law the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, thereby ending more than 40 years of regulation and protection of the nation's airlines." The act provided the gradual phase-out of the regulating authority--the Civil Aeronautics Board--by 1985. This book sets forth the major components of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, and contains the complete text. White card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; community college stamp on title page; o/w a VG copy. $9.50

[2354] Millot, Bernard. Divine Thunder: the Life & Death of the Kamikazes. New York: McCall Publishing Co., Sm. 8 vo., 243 pp. plus 16 pp. of action photos. 1st U.S. Ed. (1971) The author tells us how the kamikazes, the frogmen, and the torpedo boat crews were chosen and how--with calm indifference to their personal fate--they departed on their one-way missions. Coral paper-on-boards with Red cloth spine. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. with minor chipping and soiling. $19.25

[2806] Mills, Carl. Banshees in the Royal Canadian Navy . Willowdale, Ontario: Banshee Publication, Tall 4 to., 320 pp. 1st Ed. (1991) Over five years of research went into the creation of this book of Royal Canadian Naval History about the Banshee fighter, 1955 to 1962. Few official records and photos survived, so the author conducted hundreds of personal interviews with ex "Bansheeites" and presents many of their stories here, along with hundreds of photos from personal collections. The V-870 and V-871 Squadrons were made up of Banshee fighters. The HMCS Bonaventure was their main carrier and the Banshees were armed with Sidewinder Missiles. An extraordinary project and an magnificent book. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. Extra postage applies. $55.00

[1605] Mills, Stephen E.. More Than Meets the Sky. Seattle: Superior Pub., 1972. 4 to., 192 pp. plus map e.p.'s. 1st ed. A pictorial history of the founding and development of Northwest Orient Airlines, the second oldest airline in the U.S. with a continuous name. Over 400 selected photos of all the aircraft types flown. Mottled Grey/White cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $33.00

[2808] Mitcham, Samuel W.. Men of the Luftwaffe. Novato, CA.: Presidio Press, 8 vo., 356 pp. plus 20 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1988) From its post-World War One beginnings to its virtual destruction by the Allied air forces, the story of the Luftwaffe (successes and failures) is told here by examining its leaders. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; minor spattering of foredges; o/w VG in VG d.j. $19.80

[2110] Molson, K.M.. Canada's National Aviation Museum: Its History and Collections . Ottawa: National Aviation Museum, Sq. 8 vo., 291 pp. 2nd Printing. 1988. The National Aviation Museum in Ottawa has one of the few collections in the world with military and civilian aircraft representing all the key periods in aviation history and, appropriately, highlighting Canada's outstanding contributions. Many b/w and colour photos. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; small stain on topedges that bleeds slightly into top margin of a dozen or so pages; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $19.25

[5268] Molson, K.M.. Pioneering in Canadian Air Transport. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Richardson Archives, 1974. Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 315 pp. plus colour plate front and rear of the basic color schemes of the early aircraft of Western Canada Airways and Canadian Airways. 1st Edition. 1974. This book is based on the rich store of information on early Canadian civil aviation held by the Richardson Archives in Winnipeg, including both written and photographic records. Dozens of b/w photos of aircraft and personnel. This is the 1st edition which had a low print run, this copy being stamped number 776. Blue cloth with the two airline insignias on the front cover. Minor edgewear and scuffing; prev. owner's name stamp on inside front cover; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. that has some chipping, rubbing and a couple taped tears. $27.50

[17] Mondey, David. Pictorial History of the USAF. Lon.: Ian Allan, 1971. 1st Ed.. Tall 8 vo., 96 pp. of text and l44 pp. of photographs, covering over 60 years of United States Air Force history. Green cloth binding shows a little edgewear, o/w VG in Good+ rubbed, chipped d.j. $24.75

[4753] Mondey, David. World's Airliner Registrations . London: Ian Allan, Abt. 4-3/4 x 7-1/4" tall, 214 pp. 4th Edition. 1974. The scope of the book embraces all types of turbine-engined airliners in production and some that were out of production at time of publication but were still flying. Wide-body jets, including the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar and McDonnell Douglas DC-10, are listed for the first time. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Covers rubbed and chipped; o/w a G+ copy. $7.50

[1916] Mondey, David. Pictorial History of the USAF. London: Ian Allan, Sm. 8 vo., 96 pp. plus photos. 1971. 1st Ed. Almost 70 years of United States Air Force history is covered in this single volume, from the original 3-man Aeronautical Div. in 1907 until "Buzz" Aldrin became the second man to walk on the moon. Incl. a 144-page picture section with over 250 photos. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; light soiling of foredges; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $22.00

[2021] Montague, Richard. Oceans, Poles and Airmen: First Flights Over Wide Waters and Desolate Ice . N.Y.: Random House, Sm. 8 vo., 307 pp. plus 16 pp. of early b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1971) The author has brilliantly re-created the adventurous period of the late 1920's when some foolish and very brave men and women tried to fly across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans as well as reach the North and South poles. Admiral Byrd's claim to have flown to the North Pole is also debunked. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and soiling. $20.35

[2414] Mooney, Michael M.. Hindenburg, The. New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., Tall 8 vo., 278 pp. plus 32 pp. of photos and drawings. 1st Ed. (1972) A minute-by-minute account of the final flight of the Nazi airship "Hindenburg". Its passengers were unaware that during its tranquil passage from Germany to the U.S., a desperate hunt had been underway to find the bomb and bomber which the Nazis had been warned would be aboard. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $19.25

[4408] Morgan, Hugh and Seibel, Jurgen . Combat Kill: the Drama of Aerial Warfare in World War 2 and the Controversy Surrounding Victories . Sparkford, Somerset: Patrick Stephens, Hard Cover. Sm. 4 to., 200 pp. 1st Edition. 1997. A revealing "from the cockpit" account of aerial warfare from the fighter pilot's perspective. British, American, German, Italian, Soviet and Finnish aces from all theatres of action in WWII detail their experiences, with particular reference to how their claims to have shot down enemy aircraft were established. Over 100 photos, plus a set of 3- view drawings in colour of 8 of the airplanes used in combat. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; f.e.p. clipped; minor wrinkle in top corner of first few pages; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $17.50

[5265] Morgan, Len and Shannon, R.P.. Planes the Aces Flew, Volume I. New York: Arco Publishing, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 54 pp. (1964) 11th printing. A title in the "Famous Aircraft" series, this volume includes description and b/w full-page illustration of 24 famous planes flown by 24 Aces in the 1st and 2nd World Wars, plus Korea. Some of those included are: Bishop's Nieuport, Voss's Albatros, Rickenbacker's Spad, Udet's Fokker, Barker's Camel, Von Richthofen's Triplane, Collishaw's Triplane, Bader's Spitfire, Duke's Kittyhawk, Galland's Me 109, Audet's Spitfire, Zemke's Thunderbolt, Parr's Sabre, and Foster's Sabre. Greyish cloth binding with front cover illustration. Arco Library Reinforced Binding (not ex-library). Minor edgewear; one corner rubbed; o/w a VG or better copy. $20.00

[2594] Morris, Lloyd and Smith, Kendall. Ceiling Unlimited: the Story of American Aviation from Kitty Hawk to Supersonics . New York: Macmillan, 8 vo., 417 pp. 1st Ed. 1953. The usual luminaries--the Wrights, Curtiss, Lindbergh, Earhart, Hughes, Doolittle, Mitchell, Richenbacker, Trippe, Arnold, Spaatz, and more. Blue cloth with Yellow and Silver lettering and stamped Silver biplane and jet on front panel. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name inked out on f.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. with moderate chipping and soiling and a couple of short taped tears. $18.15

[1308] Munson, Kenneth. US War Birds: From World War 1 to Vietnam. Poole, Dorset: New Orchard Editions, 1985. 1st. Eng. Ed.. 4 to., 175 pp. This volume is drawn from the highly authoritative "Pocket Encyl. of World Aircraft in Color". There are over 150 famous combat aircraft featured here in full color with concise technical details of each plane. The full range of American military aircraft is represented, incl. Flying Boats, Seaplanes, Helicopters, Transport Aircraft and Spotter Planes. Glossy Blue pictorial boards. Slight shelf-wear; o/w Near Fine in a VG partially-price-clipped d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $15.40

[5005] Myers, Patricia A.. Sky Riders: an Illustrated History of Aviation in Alberta 1906-1945. Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, Hard Cover. Sm. 4 to., 220 pp. 1st Edition (1995) "Alberta has played host to all kinds of sky riders, from the internationally famous like Katherine Stinson to local heroes such as Jock Palmer, Fred McCall, Wop May, Punch Dickins, and many others." This book tells the stories of the individuals and businesses both large and small that have played a part in alberta's aviation history. Numerous b/w historic photos. Blue paper-on-boards. Slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $12.50

[2093] Naito, Hatsuho. Thunder Gods: the Kamikaze Pilots Tell Their Story . Tokyo & N.Y.: Kodansha International, Sm. 8 vo., 215 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. States 1st edition, 1989, but this copy distributed by the B.O.M.Club. Orig. publ'd in Japanese in 1982. Compelling first-hand account of the pilots who pledged themselves to die for their emperor in the closing days of the Pacific War. Recollections of surviving participants combined with documented history. Illustrated e.p.'s. Blue paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Minor edgewear; front board slightly warped; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $11.00

[2039] Newby, Leroy W.. Target Ploesti: View From a Bombsight. Novato, CA.: Presidio Press, 12 mo., 253 pp. 1st Ed. (1983) Newby's tour of duty as a bombardier began with the 15th Air Force, 460th Bombardment Group, on 9 Nov. 1943, and ended 50 missions later with his return to the U.S. on 12 Aug. 1944. This is his pesonal story, interwoven with the official records of his combat group and Air Force. Several b/w photos and Appendices with technical information. Red paper-on-boards with Black cloth spine. Minor edgewear; remainder spray on bottomedges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and rubbing. $13.75

[3502] Nijboer, Donald. Gunner: an Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions . Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Tall 4 to., 160 pp. 1st Edition. 2001. The author and photographer Dan Patterson examine and portray the gun positions of 22 different WWII planes. Veterans describe in spirited detail what it was like to fly and fight in the war's most renowned aircraft. Besides Patterson's photos, there are several cutaway drawings. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. $28.00

[4522] Nijboer, Donald. Graphic War: the Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II. Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Tall 4 to., 272 pp. 1st Edition. 2005. Packed with detailed cutaway drawings of the aircraft and airborne weaponry vital to the war efforts of Allied and Axis forces alike, as well as top-secret training manual illustrations and colorful wartime posters. A featured artist for this book is Peter Endsleigh Castle, who worked with British Intelligence and provided many of the illustrations for the RAF's Enemy Aircraft Evaluation Unit. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ matching d.j. $25.00

[4393] Nijboer, Donald. Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors . Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 176 pp. 1st Edition. 1998. A wonderful book that takes us inside so many of the most revered and feared fighters and bombers of WWII. Besides English and American planes, there are some rare shots of Japanese and German aircraft interiors, plus Russia's Yakovlev Yak-3. Outstanding colour photos by Dan Patterson. An insightful and candid "pilot's perspective" accompanies the story of each plane. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $35.00

[3577] Nockolds, Harold. Magic of a Name: the Story of Rolls-Royce . London: G.T. Foulis, 8 vo., 283 pp. plus 6 colour plates. Sept. 1966. The author recounts the story of Rolls-Royce from the early days in 1904 through its growth as a vast organization that produced not only "the finest motor car in the world" but also led the world in the production of aero engines. Cream cloth. Minor edgewear; minor stain to bottom corner of front cover and bottom of rear cover; o/w a G+ copy in a Good Only d.j. $17.05

[4751] O'Leary, Michael. DC-3 and C-47 Gooney Birds: Includes the DC-2, DC-3, C-47, B-18 Bolo, B-23 Dragon, the Basler Turboprop Goonies, and More . Osceola, WI.: Motorbooks International, 4 to., 128 pp. 1st Edition. 1992. The first all-colour celebration of these irreplaceable aircraft.120 colour photos show dozens of different Goonies from around the world. Glossy pictorial wraps with French flaps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy. $17.50

[4285] Olmsted, Bill. Blue Skies: The Autobiography of a Canadian Spitfire Pilot in World War II. Toronto: Stoddart, 8 vo., 262 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1989. 2nd printing. One of Canada's most decorated fighter pilots, Olmsted flew over 500 sorties during WWII. In this book, Olmsted recounts hair-raising dogfights with German planes over Europe and also describes the role of air power in the battle for Tunisia and Europe and the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Stiff pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; Black remainder dot on topedges near spine; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $11.50

[4233] Olmsted, Bill. Blue Skies: The Autobiography of a Canadian Spitfire Pilot in World War II. Toronto: Stoddart, Original Wraps. 8 vo., 262 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1987. 1st Edition. One of Canada's most decorated fighter pilots, Olmsted flew over 500 sorties during WWII. In this book, Olmsted recounts hair-raising dogfights with German planes over Europe and also describes the role of air power in the battle for Tunisia and Europe and the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Stiff pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; minor soiling of foredges; o/w a VG copy. $12.50

[4211] Olson, George. No Place to Hide: a Collection of Wartime Poems . Edmonton, Alberta: Loral Family Group, Sm. 8 vo. size, 123 pp. No date (appears to be 1999 or 2000 since there is a remembrance poem included from 1999.). With this exception, the poems were written down at the end of missions during Olson's tour of duty from 1943 to 1945. In a special section, the author describes the episode(s) that led to the creation of each poem. Some pages of Olson's Flying Log Book are also reproduced to corroborate some of the incidents on which his poems are based. Some of the poems include: Air Gunnery School; Operation Number One; Panzer Headquarters Raid; Mission to Caen; 98 Squadron; Crippled Bomber; Bomber's Crew; and, Crash Landing. This copy specially INSCRIBED by Olson to the Nursing Staff at Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster, B.C.) with the hope that they "...will enjoy reading these poems written so long ago". Heavy card wraps with colour illustration of a dogfight. Minor chipping; crease along front outer hinge; o/w a VG+ copy. $15.00

[4999] Page, Ron and Cumming, William . Fleet: the Flying Years . Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 152 pp. 1st edition (1990) This book tells the history of Fleet Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., now known as Fleet Industries, Fort Erie, Ontario, a division of fleet Aerospace Corp. The story of Fleet tells the stories of both Major Ruben Hollis Fleet (founder) and Captain Jack Sanderson, who became its first Pres. and General Manager. The history of each model of aircraft built by Fleet is included, complete with many b/w and colour photos plus 3-view drawings. Grey cloth. Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. $27.50

[3143] Palmer, Henry. Remarkable Flying Machines: a Pictorial Account of Certain Extraordinary Aircraft That Have Been Built and Flown Since 1783. Seattle: Superior Pub., 4 to., 157 pp. 1st Edition (1972). The author has gathered a treasury of photos that show interesting and significant aircraft from the Wright Brothers to the 1970's. A previous owner has tipped-in 4 aviation postcards and laid-in several aviation articles as well. A fine 7 x 9-1/2" photo of the Consolidated Vultee XFY-1 is glued to the front endpaper. Mottled Grey/White cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. $24.20

[4412] Palmer, Henry. This Was Air Travel . New York: Bonanza Books, . 4 to., 208 pp. 1st Bonanza edition. (1962) The author has assembled a rare book of adventure and history of aeronauts and aeroplanes by presenting hundreds of photos from his collection. You'll find pictured the exteriors and interiors of airplanes that made one flight and of others still flying in the days of jets. Grey cloth. Slight edgewear; ex-owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in Good Only pictorial d.j. with heavy chipping and taping. $20.00

[4699] Peck, James L.H.. Armies with Wings . New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., Sm. 8 vo., 274 pp. plus 15 pp. of b/w photos. 1941. 4th printing. The development of Air Power and a description of the planes that America would take into WWII. Attractive Orange cloth binding with Black lettering and spine decoration. Minor edgewear; endpapers discoloured; o/w a VG or better copy. $15.00

[2606] Peden, Murray. Fall of an Arrow . Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings, 8 vo., 182 pp. 1st Edition. 1978. The cancellation in 1959 of the "Arrow" project and the destruction of 5 completed CF-105 Arrows was undoubtedly the low point in Canadian Aviation history. Here's one of the first accounts of the whole sordid mess. Numerous b/w photos help tell the tale. Plans on e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; crease on two pages; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with a little chipping and rubbing; one short taped tear; spine not faded as most are. $30.80

[2138] Peterson. See Them Flying: Houston Peterson's Air-Age Scrapbook, 1909-1910. N.Y.: Richard W. Baron, Sq. 4 to., 261 pp. 1st Ed. 1969. A collection of articles on early airships and aeroplanes from the newspapers and periodicals of the period. Many b/w illus. from early photos. Black shiny cloth with Silver and Red lettering. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor discolouring of foredges; slight warping of front board; o/w VG. Slightly extra postage applies. $20.35

[3825] Philpott, Bryan. Making Model Aircraft. Cambridge: Patrick Stephens Ltd., 8 vo., 160 pp. 1st Edition. 1976. The first full-length practical book to be devoted exclusively to constructing scale model aircraft from plastic and balsa, it leads the beginner through the elementary stages of researching and detailing plastic kits; describes what tools and materials are needed; and takes the reader into the esoteric realms of converting and scratch-building. Numerous illustrations. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; minor soiling of foredges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with some rubbing and chipping and one short taped tear. $13.20

[4645] Pigott, Peter. Wing Walkers: a History of Canadian Airlines International . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, 8 vo., 391 pp. 1st Edition (1998). The complicated history of an airline company known variously as "Canadian Airways", "Canadian Pacific Airlines", "CP Air", or Canadian Airlines International". Many photos. Illus. e.p.'s. Grey cloth. Slight edgewear; minor wrinkle to first few pages; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $19.00

[5038] Pigott, Peter. Flying Canucks: Famous Canadian Aviators . Toronto: Hounslow Press, 8 vo. size, 178 pp. 1st Edition (1994) Pigott tells the fascinating story of Canadian aviation through this collection of 37 biographies of important aviators. Included are: Carl Agar, Russell Bannock, William George Barker, Buzz Beurling, Billy Bishop, Raymond Collishaw, Frank Ellis, Stuart Graham, Elsie MacGill, Don MacLaren, Wop May, Grant McConachie, John McCurdy, Katherine Stinson, Max Ward and more. Numerous b/w photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.50

[5039] Pigott, Peter. Flying Canucks II: Pioneers of Canadian Aviation . Toronto: Hounslow Press, 8 vo. size, 141 pp. 1st Edition. 1997. The stories of more world-famous Canadian aviators and aviation executives, including Claude Taylor, Jim Floyd, Herb Seagrim, Len Birchall, J.A. Wilson, Bob Randall and Philip Clarke Garratt. Mr. Pigott has created a multi-faceted study of the business, politics and technology that influenced the 11 lives explored in depth in this book. Numerous b/w photos. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.50

[1340] Polmar, Norman (ed.). Strategic Air Command: People, Aircraft, and Missiles. Annapolis: Nautical and Aviation Publishing Co., 1979. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 226 pp., incl. many b/w photos. Official history of the U.S. Air Force's nuclear deterrent bomber and land-based missile force detailing the leadership, operations, weapons, and aircraft of a crucial air command since 1946. The Strategic Air Command played a distinguished part in aviation history, including the development or use of the B-29, B-36, B-47, FB111 and the B-1, as well as pioneering many missile developments. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; 2 corners bumped; o/w VG+ in a VG pictorial d.j. that has some chipping, rubbing and discoloration. $16.50

[2292] Poolman, Kenneth. Ark Royal. London: William Kimber, Sm. 8 vo., 202 pp. plus 11 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1956. The H.M.S. Ark Royal aircraft carrier was launched in 1937 and sunk in Nov. 1941. This book tells her moving story through the eyes of her ship's company--a colourful cross-section of the happy and great-hearted group of British sailors who manned one of the best-loved, best-fought ships ever to fly the White ensign. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; o/w VG. $22.00

[4649] Pope, V. A. (ed.). Airframes: Basic Training Manual . Toronto: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 47 pp. (1941) For the official use of the Air Cadets of Canada. Airframes, or the skeletons of aircraft, are dealt with here using basic principles which lie behind their design. Many drawings and a few photos. Blue paper wraps. Slight edgewear and soiling; prev. owner's name stamp on front cover; o/w a VG copy. $21.50

[4650] Pope, V. A. (ed.). Signals: Basic Training Manual . Toronto: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 31 pp. (1941) For the official use of the Air Cadets of Canada. Included are discussions of various types of signalling, including morse code, flay signalling, lamp signalling, and wireless. Numerous illus. Blue paper wraps. Minor chipping and soiling; some spotting to rear cover; prev. owner's name on front cover; o/w a G+ or better copy. $25.00

[4648] Pope, V. A. (ed.). Knots and Splices: Basic Training Manual . Toronto: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 26 pp. (1941) For the official use of the Air Cadets of Canada. Although there may only seem to be a slight connection between knots and splices and aviation, in the wide spectrum of flying and maintenance, there are a thousand and one spots where a knowledge of knots and splices prove valuable. The many types of useful knots and splices are illustrated here. Blue paper wraps. A couple of corners bent; slight soiling; prev. owner's stamp on front cover; o/w a VG copy. $21.50

[1220] Powley, A. E.. Broadcast From The Front: Canadian Radio Overseas in the Second World War. Toronto: A. M. Hakkert, 1975. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 189 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. Historical Publication 11 of the Canadian War Museum. This is the story of the experiences of that small band of intrepid correspondents who went into battle with the army to record the war "live". Blue paper-on-boards. Moderate edgewear; o/w VG in chipped and rubbed G+ d.j. $18.15

[2916] Price, Alfred. Luftwaffe. New York: Ballantine Books, 8 vo., 160 pp. 4th pb. printing, 1973. Weapons Book No. 10. Introduction by German Ace and Squadron Commander, Adolf Galland. The story of the rebuilding of an Air Force between the first and second world wars and the early superiority of the Luftwaffe in WWII. Many historic photos and a few drawings. Pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear and two scratches on front cover; also a wrinkle down inside edge of front cover; o/w G+. $6.05

[4669] Pugh, Peter . Magic of a Name: the Rolls-Royce Story. Part Two: The Power Behind the Jets . London and Maryland : Icon Books/Totem Books, Sm. 4 to., 342 pp. plus 128 pp. of b/w and colour photos. 1st U.S. Edition. 2001. This book continues the Rolls-Royce aviation story onward from 1945 and deals with the motor car side as well. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ d.j. with some rubbing. $36.50

[5042] Rawlings, John D.R.. Pictorial History of the Fleet Air Arm . London: Military Book Society , Hard Cover. 8 vo., 208 p. (1973) Along with its early history, this book relates the modernisation of the Fleet Air Arm (Aviation Branch of the Royal Navy) after WWII, its activities in Korea and elsewhere, and the development to the stage where its aircraft were equal, if not superior, to those in use in the Royal Air Force. Dozens of b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; minor bump to bottom of spine and one corner; 2 stamps of prev. owners; o/w a VG copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $12.50

[2515] Ray, Jim. Story of American Aviation. Phil., Tor.: John C. Winston, 8 vo., 104 pp. 1st Ed. (1946) The author presents a chain of highlights in the progress of American aeronautics and illustrates his text with many wonderful colour illus. Blue cloth with two planes embossed on front cover. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; spine slightly faded; o/w a VG clean copy. $11.00

[4742] Reitsch, Hanna. Sky My Kingdom, The. London: Bodley Head, 12 mo., 222 pp. plus frontis portrait and 8 more pages of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1955. The autobiography of a famous German woman test pilot in WWII. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; spine lettering somewhat faded; some foxing of topedges and foredges; about a G+ sound copy. $20.00

[1654] Ridgway, Harold. Kite Making and Flying. N.Y.: Gramercy Publishing, 12 mo., 155 pp. plus 4 plates. (1962) Later printing. Detailed instructions and diagrams make it easy for anyone to build a unique and beautiful collection of kites. Yellow cloth. Minor edgewear; minor damage to f.e.p. where a sticker has been removed; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. with chipping, rubbing and a couple of taped tears. $9.35

[1962] Robinson, Anthony. RAF Fighter Squadrons in the Battle of Britain. London: Brockhampton Press, 8 vo., 287 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1999 reprint of 1987 Arms and Armour Press ed. One of a very few books to examine the course of the Battle of Britain conflict from the point of view of the fighter squadrons themselves. This book examines the problems of tactics and leadership encountered by the RAF's fighter force when thrown into a battle for which it was less than adequately prepared. Meticulously researched. Glossy pictorial binding with matching dust-jacket. Book is Near Fine in VG+ d.j. $20.35

[2598] Rodgers, Eugene. Flying High: the Story of Boeing and the Rise of the Jetliner Industry . New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 8 vo., 502 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1996) An investigative history of one of the world's most influential corporations, and a look at the three main people who contributed to its position today: the founder, Bill Boeing; president and CEO Bill Allen; and, Allen's successor, "T" Wilson. Based on company archives, documents including Allen's previously unseen diaries, and interviews with top executives. Grey paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $14.85

[2611] Rodman, Selden. Airmen, The. New York: Random House, Hard Cover. Slim 8 vo., 148 pp. 1st Ed. 1941. A powerful narrative poem celebrating flight, from the legend of Icarus to Leonardo da Vinci, right up to the Second World War period. Illus. with a few drawings and photos. Beige/Burgundy cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; paper a bit discoloured; o/w VG in a G+ price-clipped d.j. with heavy chipping and some soiling. $12.00

[3126] Rowe, Percy. Great Atlantic Air Race. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 224 pp. 1st Edition. (1977) A fascinating book about the first air race from Newfoundland to Ireland. 32 pp. of b/w photos. All the major figures of post WWI aviation. Brown cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ price-clipped d.j. with minor rubbing and chipping. $12.10

[5267] Russian Civil and Military Aircraft 1884-1969. Nowarra, Heinz J. and Duval, G.R.. Watford, Herts. And Fallbrook, CA : Harleyford Publications and Aero Publishers , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 288 pp. 1976 printing. Up to the 1970's, this was the most authoritative and complete record of Russian aircraft history yet published. Another superb Harleyford publication with dozens of outstanding photos and drawings. Captions in Russian and English. Wine colour cloth. Slight edgewear; corners lightly bumped; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $25.00

[5037] Sampson, Henry (editor) . Dumpy Book of Aircraft & the Air . London: Sampson Low, Oblong 16 mo., 285 pp. n.d. (1956) A compact, comprehensive reference book with specs and drawings. Squadron insignia on endpapers. Glossy pictorial hardcover binding. Some chipping and creasing of covers; poor paper discoloured as usual; o/w a VG copy. $15.00

[3141] Sargent, J. William. Sgt. Sargent's Trenton: the War Years 1941-1945 . Belleville, Ontario: Hangar Books, 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st Edition (1985). The story of Canada's largest and most versatile wartime RCAF base. Informative and historical data, as well as many humourous anecdotes and enlightening sketches of well-remembered personalities. Many photos and some cartoons. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. $13.75

[3933] Schiff, Barry J.. Boeing 707. New York: Arco Publishing, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 80 pp. 1st Edition (1967). The 707 prototype was first flown by A.M. "Tex" Johston from Boeing field in Renton, Washington on July 15, 1954. This is the story of the Boeing 707 development and the various models created and flown by several different airlines. Numerous b/w photos plus scale drawings by John Preston. Green heavy card wraps. Considerable chipping and rubbing of covers; paper somewhat discoloured; a G+ copy of this informative book. $14.30

[2608] Schliephake, Hanfried. Birth of the Luftwaffe. Chicago: Henry Regnery Co., 8 vo., 80 pp. of text and Appendices plus 144 pp. of b/w photos, many from the author's private collection. 1st U.S. Ed. 1972. The author, who flew himself with the Luftwaffe, has created an accurate, in-depth account of the years of development that went into the creation of this great military force. Shiny Silver Grey cloth. Minor edgewear; small dealer stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping, staining and taping. $26.40

[3529] Schmidt, Norman. Best Ever Paper Airplanes. N.Y. and Winnipeg: Sterling/Tamos, 4 to., 97 pp. 1st Edition (1994). A collection of 18 wonderful paper airplane designs, all inspired by birds. Make and fly the "Pelican", the "Peregrine", "Pipit", or the great "Condor". Some will zoom through the air at high speeds, some will glide smoothly and others will gently soar in a light breeze. All are flight-tested. Included are easy-to-follow instructions and brightly coloured illustrations and diagrams. Enjoy! Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear; minor ink mark on f.e.p.; o/w Near Fine in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $10.45

[4643] Schofield, Jack. Flights of a Coast Dog: a Pilot's Log . Van. and Tor.: Douglas & McIntyre, Signed by Author. Sq. 8 vo., 182 pp. 1st Edition. (1999) Seaplane pilot (a "coast dog") Jack Schofield flew British Columbia's rugged and hazardous coast for 20 years. Here he relates some of his adventures and those of others. Numerous photos. Illus. e.p.'s. This copy INSCRIBED by the author in April, 1999. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; bump to bottom of spine; piece of masking tape on page with inscription; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $32.50

[1398] Scutts, Jerry. Lion in the Sky: US 8th Air Force Fighter Operations 1942-45. Wellingborough, Northamptonshire: Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1987. 1st Ed.. Sq. 8 vo., 152 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos. The author describes the complete history of the 8th's fighter squadrons, largely through first-hand operational accounts from many of the pilots themselves. Slight edgewear, o/w Near Fine in a slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $20.35

[2591] Serling, Robert. Legend & Legacy: the Story of Boeing and Its People . New York: St. Martin's Press, 8 vo., 480 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1992) A detailed and interesting profile of an eighty-five-year-old American aviation institution. Rose paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor rubbing and wrinkling of edges. $16.50

[2518] Shephard, Peter. Aircraft: the Story of Powered Flight . London: Triune Books, 4 to., 128 pp. 1973. Revised second edition. Author Shephard relates the epic story of aviation development and award-winning aviation artist John Young provides dozens of wonderful colour and b/w illus. of the varied forms of aircraft. Lt. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor rubbing and discolouring. $11.55

[2431] Shepherd, Christopher. German Aircraft of World War II. New York: Stein & Day, Tall 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. 1976. With many b/w photos and a 48-page colour section. Each type of German aircraft is accompanied by a brief "biography" together with tables of the most important marks and their specifications. Plus a section on the aircraft in action. Introduction by Lt. General Adolf Galland, one of the foremost Luftwaffe commanders of WWII. Brown cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $19.80

[2817] Shepherd, Christopher. German Aircraft of World War II. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, Tall 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st Ed. (1975). With many b/w photos and a 48-page colour section. Each type of German aircraft is accompanied by a brief "biography" together with tables of the most important marks and their specifications. Plus a section on the aircraft in action. Introduction by Lt. General Adolf Galland, one of the foremost Luftwaffe commanders of WWII. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $20.90

[1604] Shives, Bob and Thompson, Bill. Airlines of North America. Sarasota, Fl: Crestline Publishing, 1984. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 4 to., 240 pp. Probably 1st and only ed. SIGNED by Bob Shives inside front cover. The authors compiled a history of airlines and their airplanes applicable through June, 1983. Many b/w photos. Embossed Silver and Blue cloth binding with the look of leather and a wonderful art deco stylized twin-propeller airplane on the front cover. Slight edgewear; minor bumping to corners and top and bottom of spine; o/w VG+. $42.50

[5283] Shives, Bob and Thompson, Bill. Airlines of North America. Sarasota, Fl: Crestline Publishing, . Hard Cover. 4 to., 240 pp. Probably 1st and only ed. (1984) The authors compiled a history of airlines and their airplanes applicable through June, 1983. Many b/w photos. Embossed Silver and Blue cloth binding with the look of leather and a wonderful art deco stylized twin-propeller airplane on the front cover. Slight edgewear; minor bumping to corners and top and bottom of spine; o/w VG+. $25.00

[3581] Shores, Christopher. Aces Past. London: Salamander Books, Tall 4 to. (over 13" tall), 158 pp. (1991). This pictorial study presents over 40 examples of surviving aircraft that are considered classics of their kind. Included are the Bristol Fighter and the Fokker DrI triplane of WWI fame, the legendary Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Supermarine Spitfire and Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress of WWII, and the North American F-86 Sabre and Soviet MiGs of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Hundreds of stunning colour photos by Patrick Bunce, interspersed with older b/w photos make this a wonderful reference book. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $18.15

[2058] Shores, Christopher. Air Aces. Greenwich, CT: Bison Books, Tall 4 to., 192 pp. 1st Ed. 1983. This exhaustively researched book contains a wealth of information on the air aces of WWI and WWII, plus Korea, Vietnam, the Arab-Israeli and Indo-Pakistan Wars and even the Falklands. Tables give statistics on all wars since 1914. Individual biographies are included on the greatest aces. More than 250 color and b/w photos show the aces and the aircraft they flew. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. that's price-clipped and has some chipping, rubbing and scratches. $24.20

[3513] Shute, Nevil. Stephen Morris. N.Y.: William Morrow, Sm. 8 vo., 303 pp. 1st Edition. 1961. When Nevel Shute died, he left two novels in manuscript: "Stephen Morris" and "Pilotage", the first two he ever wrote, both concerning a young aviator named Stephen Morris. These two novels were combined into one and published under the title "Stephen Morris" simultaneously in England and America. The story is set in the exciting aviation period of post WWI. Grey mottled paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Some minor fading a couple of small nicks on spine; prev. owner's name on half-title; o/w VG in G+ price-clipped d.j. with a piece missing from top of spine. $19.80

[1174] Sims, Charles. Royal Air Force, The : The First Fifty Years. London: A & C Black, 1968. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 183 pp. plus 23 pp. of b/w photos. As the author states: "...this work is a history of the Royal Air Force" but it is not presented as a comprehensive study, rather "...a review of the highlights, progress, and achievements of the R.A.F. blended into narrative form and lightened here and there with the off-beat and lesser-known stories of its men and events in both peace and war". Mottled Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; boards just slightly warped; still a VG+ copy in price-clipped and chipped pictorial G+ d.j. with a couple of taped tears. $24.75

[4578] Smith, F.E.W.. First Thirty Years, The: a History of the Canadian Air Line Pilots Association. Mitchell Press, Vancouver(l970) lst ed., 1st Edition. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 194 pp., incl. many b/w photos of pilots. 1st Edition (1970). This copy INSCRIBED by Smith on the f.e.p. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's stamp and bookstore stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG in Good Only d.j. that's taped, chipped and rubbed. Obituary of Franklin Ernest William Smith laid in. $35.00

[426] Smith, F.E.W.. First Thirty Years, The: a History of the Canadian Air Line Pilots Association. Mitchell Press, Vancouver(l970) lst ed., 8 vo., 194 pp., incl. many b/w photos of pilots. Blue cloth. Slight warping of front cover; a little edgewear; o/w VG in G+ d.j. that's taped, chipped and rubbed. $17.50

[1686] Smith, Frederick E.. 633 Squadron: Operation Crucible. London: Cassell, 1977. 12 mo., 206 pp. 1st ed. The third novel in the exciting series of 633 Squadron, the famous Special Service Unit of Mosquitoes. It is Autumn 1943, and the author depicts wartime squadron life with startling authenticity. Blue cloth with Silver titling. Slight fading to edges; o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. with some wrinkling and chipping. $16.50

[3800] Smith, Henry Ladd. Airways: the History of Commercial Aviation in the United States . Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 8 vo., 445 pp. (1991). 1st printing of this reprint of the original 1942 edition. The book chronicles the development of air lines in the United States from the dawn of powered flight and the coming of air mail up to the state of the industry on the eve of WWII. Grey heavy card wraps. Some chipping and rubbing; minor soiling to bottomedges; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a solid G+ copy. $24.75

[5034] Smith, J. Richard. Focke-Wulf: an Aircraft Album No. 7. New York: Arco Publishing, Oblong 8 vo., 112 pp. (1973) 1st U.S. pb ed. "For decades a long line of remarkable aircraft issued from the Focke-Wulf drawing boards and factories, including the famous FW190 of World War II fame." Hundreds of b/w photos and highly informed text. Glossy pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear; crease in upper corner of front cover; stain at top corner of rear cover and last few pages; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a G+ copy. $9.00

[5033] Smith, J. Richard. Messerschmitt: an Aircraft Album No. 2. New York: Arco Publishing, Oblong 8 vo., 144 pp. (1971) 1st U.S. pb ed. Here are all the models plus info on the use of them by Lufthansa, the Luftwaffe and other air forces. Over 150 rare photos illustrate the text. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.00

[1360] Smith, P.R.. Shorts 330 and 360. Lon. and N.Y.: Jane's, Oblong 8 vo., 64 pp., with colour photo on nearly every page. 1st Ed. 1986. Initially known as the SD3-30, the Shorts 330 made its maiden flight as G-BSBH on 22 Aug. 1974. The 30-seat aircraft is derived from the skyvan and is designed as a transport for commuter and regional operators. The Shorts 360 is a development of the 330, seating 36 passengers in a lengthened fuselage and having a new tail with single fin. Both airplanes have quiet Pratt and Whitney engines. Both planes are pictured in the various colours and markings of the many small airlines that use them. Glossy pictorial boards. A couple of nicks and rubbing but o/w VG+. $12.10

[2590] Smith, Philip. It Seems Like Only Yesterday: Air Canada, the First 50 Years . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 368 pp. plus dozens of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1986) Starting with the early days of Trans-Canada Air Lines, the author provides a lively, multi-faceted story of business, politics, technology, and the people who brought the 20th century's air transportation revolution to Canada. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG+ d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $15.40

[4573] Smyth, Ross. Lindbergh of Canada: the Erroll Boyd Story. Burnstown, Ontario : General Store Publishing , Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 174 pp. 1st Edition. June 1997. Little-known pioneer aviator Erroll Boyd was the first Canadian to fly across the North Atlantic--from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in Oct. 1930--and the first pilot of any nationality to make the flight outside of the summer season. This is his story finally told, including several record-breaking flights in his favourite plane, the monoplane "Columbia" (later rechristened the "Maple Leaf"). Several b/w historical photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Corners mildly bumped; o/w a Near Fine copy. $11.50

[4592] Smyth, Ross. Lindbergh of Canada: the Erroll Boyd Story. Burnstown, Ontario : General Store Publishing , Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 174 pp. 1st Edition. June 1997. Little-known pioneer aviator Erroll Boyd was the first Canadian to fly across the North Atlantic--from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in Oct. 1930--and the first pilot of any nationality to make the flight outside of the summer season. This is his story finally told, including several record-breaking flights in his favourite plane, the monoplane "Columbia" (later rechristened the "Maple Leaf"). Several b/w historical photos. This copy SIGNED by Ross Smyth on title page and dated May 2, 2000. Also, laid-in is an Air Canada Pionairs Newsletter with an account of a reenactment of a portion of Erroll Boyd's 1930 flight. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Corners mildly bumped; slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy. $20.00

[29] Solberg, Carl. Conquest of the Skies: A History of Commercial Aviation in America. Bos. and Tor.: Little, Brown and Co., 8 vo., 441 pp., incl. many full and half-page photos. 1st Ed. (1979) Blue cloth with Silver embossed biplane and jet plane on front cover; Black cloth spine with Silver lettering. Minor shelfwear, o/w VG+ copy in taped, price-clipped Good+ d.j. $18.15

[4570] Soward, Stuart E.. Formidable Hero, A. Canav Books, Tor. (1987) lst ed., 8 vo., 186 pp., incl. many b/w photos. 1st Edition (1987). The biography of Canadian war hero, Lt. R.H. "Hammy" Gray, from when he first joins the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve until he dies when scoring a direct hit on a Japanese destroyer in Aug. l945. Blue cloth. A little shelf-wear; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.00

[4711] Speas, R. Dixon . Technical Aspects of Air Transport Management . New York, Tor., Lon.: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 8 vo., 316 pp. 1st Edition. 1955. The Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Economic Factors of Airline Services. Many photos, tables and graphs. Green cloth. Moderate edgewear; some minor staining and wrinkling of last 20-30 pages; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a G+ copy. $15.00

[4721] Spilsbury, Jim . Spilsbury's Album: Photographs and Reminiscences of the B.C. Coast . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, Tall 4 to., 176 pp. 1st Edition (1990) "Spilsbury's Album" is a uniquely personal record of life on the British Columbia coast from World War One to publication. Most of the photos are published for the first time. They include scenes of Savary Island in the early days, a wonderful selection of photos of the "Queer Collection of Aircraft" that Jim transformed into the third largest airline in Canada, and dozens of pictures of the logging camps, Indian villages, canneries, steamboats and floating villages that made the coast such a special place. This copy INSCRIBED by Jim on the half-title to a former employee of QCA. Map endpapers. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with one short taped tear. $25.00

[4710] Stevenson, Garth . Politics of Canada's Airlines from Diefenbaker to Mulroney . Tor., Buffalo, Lon.: Univ. Of Toronto Press, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 236 pp. 1st Edition (1987) A title in "The State and Economic Life" series. "Beginning with a general overview of the industry, Stevenson considers its geographical, technical, legislative, and institutional background. He then presents seven case studies, each highlighting a specific issue in domestic air policy." "From these studies emerges a detailed picture of domestic air policy under a series of governments..." Stiff card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $8.50

[2301] Stevenson, James Perry. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, Tall 4 to., 104 pp. 1st Ed. 1978. Here is the story of an aircraft of firsts: first fighter to go faster than the speed of sound vertically; first U.S. fighter to fly trans-Atlantic non-stop without refueling; first U.S.A.F. fighter qualified for supersonic bomb delivery. Included are many photos, drawings, schematics and paint schemes. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and scuffing; small stain on foredges; o/w VG. $11.00

[2302] Stevenson, James Perry. Grumman F-14 "Tomcat". Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, Tall 4 to., 104 pp. 1st Ed. (1975) Its history of development and capabilities. 8 colour pages; many b/w photos and drawings. This book was described by one reviewer as "...perhaps the height of the (Aero) series". Stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; bend in very top corner of most pages; o/w VG. $11.00

[2358] Stevenson, William. Zanek! A Chronicle of the Israeli Air Force . New York: Viking, Sm. 8vo., 344 pp. 1st Ed. 1971. "Zanek!" is the Hebrew command to Israeli fighter pilots meaning "Go!", Jump take-off!" or "Scramble!". Author and former R.A.F. pilot, Stevenson was given unprecedented freedom of access to the Israeli Air Force in 1970 and the result is this chronicle which traces the full development of the Air Force since 1948. Map e.p.'s. White/Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ price-clipped d.j. with faded spine. $12.65

[1801] Streetly, Martin. World Electronic Warfare Aircraft. London: Jane's, 1983. 4 to., 127 pp. 1st ed. This book catalogues the EWf types that have served with the world's air forces since 1945. Some 70 aircraft families are described in detail, with technical specs, details of production and operation, and descriptions of the nature and function of its EWf equipment. Many drawings and photos. Blue paper-on-boards. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with a little chipping and rubbing. $18.15

[2498] Suares, Jean-Claude and Owen, David. Flight: a Poster Book . New York: Harmony Books (Random House), Tall 4 to., 64 pp. 1st softcover ed. (1978) Over a dozen wonderful posters, as well as numerous drawings and photos form this witty and nostalgic collection in an historic and whimsical look at aviation. From Icarus to the Wright Brothers, from Lindbergh to a moon landing; both real craft and fictional , including the flying ships of Buck Rogers. Pictorial heavy-card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $18.70

[2296] Swanborough, F.G.. Aircraft and Air Power. London: Temple Press Ltd., Sm. 8 vo., 107 pp. plus 20 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1958. Published in association with "Aeroplane" magazine. 28 line drawings help illus. the text. This book was published as a concise book for young people interested in all aspects of military flying, but is today an interesting addition to any aviation library. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; f.e.p. clipped; paper a bit discoloured; o/w a VG copy in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has fairly heavy rubbing and chipping. $11.00

[2121] Tagg, Michael C.. World War II Battle in the Air. Godalming, Surrey: Bramley Books, 4 to., 176 pp. (1990) This book tells the story in text and photos of how air battles altered the progress of WWII. Here are the successes and failures, the hardships and the horrors experienced by the men involved. Cream cloth. Minor edgewear; one corner mildly bumped; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $13.75

[2600] Taylor, Frank J.. High Horizons: Daredevil Flying Postmen to Modern Magic Carpet--the United Air Lines Story . New York, Lon., Tor.: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 8 vo., 198 pp. plus 64 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1951) A 25-yr. history of a major American airline, commemorating the great achievements of the pilots, aircraft designers, production geniuses, forward-looking administrators and scientific weathermen. Illus. e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; poor paper somewhat discoloured, ditto for foredges; o/w G+. $13.75

[5026] Taylor, John W.R.. Airliners of the World . London: Longacre Press, Oblong 16 mo., 128 pp. 1st Edition (1962) Hippo Books series No. 6. Over 60 airliners, from the "Airspeed Ambassador (Elizabethan)", Great Britain, to the "Yakovlev Yak-24", Russia. Each plane with specs and full-page b/w photo. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $14.50

[2519] Taylor, John W.R.. Royal Air Force, The. London: Oxford Univ. Press, 4 to., 48 pp. 1st Ed. 1965. A brief but brilliant historic account of the Royal Air Force since its inception in 1918, written by the editor of Jane's All the World's Aircraft. Colour illus. on every page by Victor G. Ambrus. Pictorial paper-covered boards with Blue cloth spine. Moderate edgewear; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and soiling and a couple of short taped tears. $13.75

[1344] Taylor, John W.R.. Picture History of Flight, A. Lon.: Hulton Press, 1955. 1st Ed.. 4 to., 192 pp. with 650 b/w photos. Presented here in picture, is the whole story of man's conquest of the air, from the early references of Roger Bacon to the preparatory work on interplanetary flight. An excellent book of reference. Black cloth. Slight edgewear and rubbing; some wrinkling to e.p.s, o/w VG+ in a VG d.j. that has a little chipping and rubbing and one taped tear. $24.75

[4748] Taylor, John W.R.. Warplanes of the World. London: Ian Allan, 8 vo., 96 pp. 1st Edition. 1960. John Taylor has collected the particulars of nearly 250 different types of military aircraft in service at publication time. A photo, silhouette, service record and physical data are given for each of the major operational aircraft. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; ding to bottom of spine; prev. owner's small name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy in a G+ d.j. that is rubbed and chipped. $13.50

[1793] Taylor, John W.R.. ABC of British Military Aircraft. London: Ian Allan, 12 mo., 75 pp. plus ads. Revised, enlarged ed. 1955. The earlier ed. was titled "ABC of Military Aircraft Recognition". All U.S. and Canadian types seen regularly in British skies are included in a separate section. Aircraft are arranged alphabetically by manufacturers' names. Over 100 photos plus specs and 3-view silhouette for each plane. Heavy card covers. Minor edgewear and soiling; staples rusty; top corner of most pages bent where book was bumped; o/w VG clean copy of this handy little reference work. $9.90

[4394] Taylor, John W.R. (ed.). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1964-65: the Illustrated Annual Record of Aviation Development and Progress . London: Samson Low, Marston and Co., Tall 4 to., 527 pp. plus advertisements at front and 25-page Index. 1st Edition. 1965. Corrected to September, 1964. Perennially, the most up-to-date authoritative reference book on the aircraft of all nations in the world. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; binding a little loose; minor foxing of foredges; o/w a VG copy in a Good d.j. with a few taped tears; some loss of paper at top of spine and some discolouration. Uncommon in d.j. Extra postage applies. $67.50

[2723] Taylor, John W.R. (ed.). Best Flying Stories: a New Collection . London: Faber & Faber, 12 mo., 315 pp. 1st collected ed. 1956. Some of these stories are fiction, some are fact, all are entertaining accounts on almost every aspect of aviation. Famous authors and aviators represented are: Igor Sikorsky, Guy Gilpatric, Antoine De St.-Exupery, Elleston Trevor, H.E. Bates, Major-Gen. Walter Dornberger, Jacqueline Cochran, and more. Blue cloth. Moderate wear and fading of edges; minor foxing of foredges; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w G+ in Good d.j. with pieces missing from top and bottom of spine. $20.90

[1964] Taylor, John W.R. and Moyes, Philip J.R.. Pictorial History of the RAF: Volume Three 1945-1969. N.Y.: Arco Publishing, 8 vo., 208 pp. of which more than 140 are pictorial. 1st U.S. ed.(1970) When this book was published, it was the only complete history of Britain's air force during the second half of its turbulent life. There is much criticism of government decisions during this period. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear; o/w a VG or better copy in a G+ d.j. with a taped tear and some chipping. The first two volumes are advertised on the rear panel of the d.j. $17.50

[5060] Taylor, John W.R. and Moyes, Philip J.R.. Pictorial History of the RAF: 3-Volume Set . New York: Arco Publishing, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 202 pp., 240 pp., 208 pp. 1st U.S. Editions (1968-1970). Published to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the royal Air force, on 1st April, 1918, this superbly-illustrated 3-volume work scroupulously accurate and highly readable tribute to the Service. Vol. 1 covers the first 21 years of RAF history, consists of 57 text pages and nearly 3 times that number of picture pages. Vol. 2 covers the period of the second World War. Vol. 3 covers the period from 1945 to 1969. Volumes 2 and 3 also profusely illustrated with historic b/w photos. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; 2 volumes with prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w VG clean copies in VG pictorial d.j.'s, price-clipped and with Vol. 2 missing a narrow piece across top of rear jacket panel. $50.00

[2119] Taylor, John W.R.(ed.). Air Transport Before the Second World War. Holburn: New English Library, Sm. folio, 71 pp. 1st Ed. 1975. Informative text and an amazing collection of early photos provide a good introduction to the birth of the first airlines. Blue cloth with Gold lettering and decoration of a Zeppelin docking. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping, wrinkling and discolouring. $12.10

[1343] Taylor, Michael (ed.). Jane's Aviation Review: Fifth Year of Issue. Lon.: Jane's, 1986. 1st Ed.. 4 to., 175 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos. The first detailed look at the Russian's new air-superiority fighter, the "Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker", possibly a better plane than the F-15 Eagle. Plus a look at the "An-124 Condor", another Russian plane that was the uncontested flying star of the 1985 Paris Salon. Also in this review: a look at Israel's aerospace industry; the story of the multinational military airlift to help the starving of East Africa; the airship's continuing comeback bid; and a summary of the year in space. Grey cloth. Slight edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG d.j. $13.75

[1745] Taylor, Michael J.H. And Mondey, David. Giants in the Sky. London: Jane's, 1982. 4 to., 224 pp. 1st ed. A highly informative book about extraordinary aricraft: a hundred of the giants of aviation. Illustrated with 200 outstanding photos, and including technical details for each aricraft. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and some fading of edges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that's price-clipped and has some chipping and rubbing. $16.50

[1395] Templewood, Viscount. Empire of the Air: The Advent of the Air Age 1922-1929. Lon.: Collins, Sm. 8 vo., 319 pp. plus a map and frontis portrait. 1st Ed. 1957. Viscount Templewood (Sir Samuel Hoare) was Secretary of State for Air and writes this memoir with a concentration on aviation development in England between the World Wars. At the end of his Foreword, the Viscount states: "If a volume of memoirs can have a hero and a plot, the hero of this book is the late Lord Trenchard, and the plot is the establishment of the Royal Air Force and the opening of the Empire airways." Blue cloth with Gold lettering. Slight edgewear and rubbing; minor bumping to top and bottom of spine; o/w VG+ in G+ price-clipped d.j. with a crease, minor soiling and chipping and two taped tears. $19.25

[4876] Terraine, John. Right of the Line: The Royal Air Force in the European War 1939-1945. London, Sydney, Auckland, Toronto : Hodder & Stoughton, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 841 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w historic photos. 1st Edition. 1985. A detailed examination of the RAF including its men and aircraft. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; slight soiling of bottomedges; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. $21.50

[5209] Thomas, Don. Nostalgia North Americana: Colorful Publicity of the Trunk Airlines of the U.S. And Their Ancestors . Dunedin, Florida : Self Published, Tall 4 to., 64 pp. 1st Edition. 1990. Beautifully reproduced gems of the publicists' trade, including early schedules, brochures and publicity material of the pioneer companies. Some of the early airlines represented are: The Detroit-Cleveland Air Line, 1927-28; Stout Air Line, 1929; Thompson Aeronautical Corp., 1930; Texas Air Transport, 1927; Robertson Aircraft Corp., 1928; Colonial Air Transport, 1927-1929; Universal Air Lines, 1929-1930; American Airways, 1930's; New York-Washington Air Line/Ludington Line, 1929-1930; Eastern Air Lines, 1936 and many more. Decorative stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear; laminating layer beginning to lift from front cover; o/w a clean VG copy. $15.00

[1697] Thompson, Leroy. All Americans, The: The 82nd Airborne. Devon: David & Charles, 1988. Sm. 4 to., 192 pp., incl. many b/w and some colour photos. 1st ed. The first comprehensive history of the 82nd Airborne Division, the United States' premier intervention force. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing, o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $22.00

[3644] Throm, Edward L. and Crenshaw, James . Popular Mechanics Aviation Album. Chicago: Popular Mechanics Co., 8 vo., 192 pp. Probable 1st edition (1953). Here is traced the role of the airplane in peace and war--the growth of commercial aviation from circus and fairground stunt flying, and the part played by military aircraft in both world wars and in the Korean conflict as well. Illus. with more than 200 photos, mostly from the pages of Popular Mechanics over the years. Gold cloth with Blue airplane design on front panel. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w a VG copy in a Good Only d.j. $13.20

[2818] Toliver, Raymond F. and Constable, Trevor J.. Fighter Aces. New York: Macmillan Co., Tall 8 vo., 354 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1965) The dramatic saga of pilots who became Aces, with five or more aerial victories in fighter-type aircraft, from World War I through the Korean War. The pilots often tell their own thrilling stories. Includes a list of every American Ace, plus the top two or three Aces of other countries. Blue cloth. Stain on bottom portion of front cover and on dust-jacket; name crossed out on f.e.p.; a few extra pen notations in list of Aces; about G+ in a G+ price-clipped d.j. $15.00

[3794] Tomkins, Nigel (ed.). Airliner Production List, 1984/5. London: Aviation Data Centre, 8 vo., 604 pp. (1984). The world's leading construction list directory. A wonderful research item. A few b/w photos. Heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $13.75

[3796] Tomkins, Nigel (ed.). Airliner Production List, 1983. London: Aviation Data Centre, 8 vo., 572 pp. (1983). The third volume of the world's leading construction list directory of the world's aircraft. An excellent reference item. A few b/w photos. Heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on title page; o/w VG+. $11.55

[3807] Tomkins, Nigel (ed.). Airliner Production List, 1986. London: Aviation Data Centre, 8 vo., 608 pp. (1985). Completely new edition. Many new generation types which appeared only in prototype form in previous editions, have now been delivered to their launch customers and are shown in production for the very first time. Also added are explanatory paragraphs at the beginning of each production list. Numerous b/w photos. Stiff card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on front cover; o/w a VG or better copy. $13.20

[3805] Tomkins, Nigel (ed.). Airliner Production List, 1987. Feltham, Middlesex: Aviation Data Centre, 8 vo., 376 pp. plus 16 pp. of colour photos. (1986). Within these pages you will find the individual histories of almost every major western-built airliner type in service throughout the world. A new format lists airliner types in categories such as High Capacity, Supersonic Transport, Regional Commuter, Short-Medium Haul Turbojet etc. to enable similar aircraft to be compared. Heavy card wraps. Minor chipping; o/w a VG+ copy. $13.75

[3795] Tomkins, Nigel (ed.). Airliner Production List, 1980/81. Hounslow, Middlesex: Airline Publications & Sales, 8 vo., 476 pp. The second annual volume of the world's leading construction list directory of the world's aircraft. A few b/w photos. Heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on title page; top corner of many pages lightly creased; o/w a VG or better copy. $12.10

[4704] Toomey, David . Stormchasers: The Hurricane Hunters and Their Fateful Flight Into Hurricane Janet . New York and London: W.W. Norton, 8 vo., 314 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (2002) A riveting account of an event in September, 1955, involving Navy Lt. Commander Grover B. Windham and a crew of eight. Blue/Black paper-on-boards. A Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[2659] Townsend, Peter. Duel of Eagles. New York: Simon & Schuster, Tall 8 vo., 480 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st U.S. Ed. (1970) R.A.F. ace Townsend charts the build-up of the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe to their ultimate conflict in the Battle of Britain. Based on hundreds of interviews of men who fought on both sides. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; one corner bumped; o/w VG in Good Only d.j. that is price-clipped and has some rubbing and chipping and one short taped tear. $15.40

[1348] Turner, Dick. Wings of the North . Saanichton and Seattle: Hancock House, . . 8 vo., 288 pp., incl. 40 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1976. This copy SIGNED on the half-title by the author. After a long history of trapping and operating a trading post and river-boat service in the North West Territories and Northern British Columbia, the author sat his aviation examinations in 1958 and was then connected with all aspects of northern bush flying since then. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; poor paper somewhat discoloured; o/w VG or better in Good Only d.j. with several short tears, rubbing and some staining to rear panel. $18.15

[2432] Turner, John Frayn. British Aircraft of World War II. New York: Stein & Day, Tall 8 vo., 144 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. 1976. With many b/w photos and a 48-page colour section. Each type of British aircraft is accompanied by a brief "biography" together with tables of the most important marks and their specifications. Plus a section on the aircraft in action. Introduction by flying ace, Douglas Bader. Navy cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing and a couple of minor wrinkles. $19.80

[5035] Turner, P. St. John. Junkers: an Aircraft Album No. 3. New York: Arco Publishing, Oblong 8 vo., 128 pp. (1971) 1st U.S. pb ed. An account of the development, features and career of each of the Junkers aircraft types constructed, with a full specification in all cases. More than 150 b/w photos. Glossy pictorial card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.50

[5036] Turner, P. St. John. Heinkel: an Aircraft Album. New York: Arco Publishing, Oblong 8 vo., 128 pp. (1970) 1st U.S. pb ed. Accounts of the development, features, and career of each of the Heinkel aircraft types constructed are included complete with full technical specifications. Two of the company's crowning achievements were the construction of the He 178, the world's first jet aircraft, and the He 100-V8 piston-engined aircraft which set, in 1939, a new world speed record of 464 mph. Numerous rare b/w photos. Glossy pictorial card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.00

[1517] Ulanoff, Brig. Gen. Stanley M. And Eshel, Lt. Col. David. Fighting Israeli Air Force, The. N.Y.: Arco Publishing, 1985. 1st Ed.. 4 to., 208 pp. incl. dozens of b/w photos. This book chronicles the matchless IAF fighter pilots and their aricraft, from the Messerschmitt, Mirage, and F-4 Phantom to the F-16 and F-15 Eagle. Red cloth. Moderate edgewear; corners bumped; o/w VG in slightly chipped and soiled VG pictorial d.j. $13.75

[3125] Unknown. Pedigree of Champions: Boeing Since 1916. Seattle: Boeing Airplane Co., 4th Edition, 1977. The Boeing Co., Seattle. 4 to., 78 pp. This edition contains the information of the 1963 edition, but extends it to include the 727-200, the 737 and the 747 jumbo-jet, as well as other major production models such as several helicopters after Boeing acquired Vertol Aircraft Corp. Besides the many drawings and photos, there is a 2-page fold-out Time Line of all types of Boeing aircraft from 1916 to 1975. Heavy-card pictorial Sepia wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing, o/w a VG+ copy. $16.50

[5215] Unknown. Royal Air Force Pocket Book, 1937. Air Publication 1081. Air Ministry, Cloth. Abt. 4 x 6-1/2" tall, 319 pp. 3rd edition 1937; reprinted Feb. 1939. The standard issuance for Air Force non-specialist personnel, including Signals, Air Navigation, Meteorological Information, Airmanship, Liaison with Navy and Army, Reconnaissance of Landing Areas, Billeting, Explosives and Weapons, and much more. Many charts and illustrations, including plane markings, flags and pendants, etc. Some fold-outs. 4 appendices in back of book, plus Appendix V, Dimensions and Weights, inserted in inside pocket of front cover. Wraparound canvas binding with snap closing. Minor rubbing of covers; minor discolouring of paper; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $25.00

[4651] Unknown. Royal Canadian Air Force: The Morse Code and How to Learn It . Ottawa: Dominion of Canada , Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4" tall, 7 pp. Air Force Pamphlet No. 11, orig. publ'd Aug. 1941; this printing May '43. "This pamphlet is issued to all recruits on posting to Manning depots for training as pilots, observers and wireless operators (air gunner)." An introduction to Morse Code and a discussion of timing and rhythm. One page of the Morse alphabet, numerals plus accented or barred letters. Cream paper slightly soiled; prev. owner's name stamp on front page; o/w a G+ copy of a fragile piece of ephemera. $15.00

[25] Vachon, Georgette. Goggles, Helmets & Airmail Stamps. Tor, Van.: Clarke, Irwin and Co., 1974. Square 8 vo., l50 pp. 1st ed. Many b/w photos. The widow of one of Canada's aviation pioneers, chronicles in a lively and entertaining style the stories of these men who flew in their frail, open craft before the days of radio and radar, with literally no more than their goggles, helmets and an ability to 'fly by the seat of their pants". Blue cloth binding has some edgewear, o/w VG in rubbed, chipped Good Only d.j. $13.75

[4594] Van De Laar, Felix . Prospects of Descent: Festive Encounters . Amsterdam: KLM Bureau Public Relations , Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 151 pp. Probable 1st and only Edition. 1994. Promotional booklet produced by KLM airlines to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. Photos by Ruud Taal. This copy INSCRIBED by President Pieter Bouw with a thank-you dedication to employees. Also, laid-in is a letter to KLM Retirees from Nico Wiering, General Manager, Canada. Glossy, pictorial stiff wraps with French flaps. A Near Fine copy. $25.00

[4584] Vance, Jonathan F. . High Flight: Aviation and the Canadian Imagination . Toronto: Penguin Canada , 8 vo., 336 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st edition. 2002. An entertaining and passionate history of Canada's love affair with aviation. Grey/Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; remainder mark on bottomedges; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $12.50

[5205] Various. World Airline Record: Standard Reference of the Industry, 6th Edition, 1965. Chicago: Roadcap and Associates , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 493 pp. Revised 6th Edition. 1965. This edition presents the history and current (as of printing) position of each of the 306 regularly scheduled airlines in service at the beginning of 1965; a net increase of 37 airlines over the number in the previous edition. Detailed route maps for virtually every carrier, as well as historical information, competition, regulation, ownership/control, equipment and much more. Still a useful reference for researchers. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy. $55.00

[5211] Various. British Columbia Aviation Council: Celebrating 60 Years of Aviation in B.C., 1938-1998. Vancouve, B.C.: Westco Marketing , Abt. 8-1/4 x 11" tall, 70 pp. 1998. Magazine format. Several articles celebrating the fabulous history of aviation in British Columbia and the amazing individuals involved. Many historic photos. Glossy pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG copy. $10.00

[2504] Various. Russia's Top Guns. New York: Gallery Books, Tall 4 to., 144 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. 1990. A comprehensive survey of the most important aircraft in service with the Soviet armed forces at time of publication. 40 aircraft with details of specifications, performance and weaponry, plus the plane's history, capabilities, structure and distribution. Many colour photos and detailed cutaway drawings. Great for modelers and any air enthisiasts. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear: o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $23.65

[2506] Various. From White-Caps to Contrails: a History of a Modern Air Formation . Dartmouth, Nova Scotia: CFB Shearwater, Tall 4 to., 108 pp. 1st Ed. (1981) Histories of the 5 air squadrons that formed the operational strength of Canadian Forces Base Shearwater in 1981: 880 Squadron; 406 Squadron; 443 Squadron; 423 Squadron; and "VU-32 Utility Squadron". The histories were researched and prepared by the individual squadrons. Many b/w photos. Black cloth boards with Gold stamped insignias. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w Near Fine in VG+ d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $38.50

[1965] Various. DC-10 Jetliner. Fallbrook, CA: Aero Publishers, 12 mo., 72 pp., incl. 8 pp. in colour. 1st Ed. (1973) A wonderful and informative little book, prepared by the Aeronautical staff of Aero Publishers. Dozens of photos and a 2-page colour cutaway drawing. Chapter titles include: "DC-10, The Jetliner for Everyone"; "Evolution of the TriJet"; "The Airplane and the Environment"; "The DC-10 and the Environment"; "The Environment Inside the DC-10"; "The Jetliner's Systems"; "Flight Testing"; and more. Blue cloth-covered boards with DC-10 photo on front cover. Minor edgewear; minor bumping to corners and top and bottom of spine; slight foxing of foredges; o/w still a VG clean copy. $12.65

[4705] Various. These Eagles: History of the R.A.A.F. At War . Canberra: Australian War Memorial , Tall 4 to., 200 pp. 1st Edition. 1942. Prepared by Royal Australian Air Force Directorate of Public Relations. As the late Wing Commander Brendan E. Finucane, leader of a famous Australian spitfire squadron, said: "These Australians are tough. Waggle your wings, and they will follow you through hell and high water." This book provides some details of individuals and their deeds to this point in the war. Many b/w drawings and photos, plus colour frontispiece and 15 tipped-in colour reproductions of photos and paintings. Illustrated e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; 2 corners bumped; the poor paper somewhat discoloured; a G+ to -VG copy. $25.00

[2495] Various. World's Great Interceptor Aircraft. New York: Gallery Books, Tall 4 to., 247 pp. (1990) 2nd U.S. Ed. An in-depth examination of 20 top-class modern interceptor aircraft, highlighting their strengths with copious colour and b/w photos, line drawings, squadron markings and featuring each plane in a stunning 4-page, fold-out illus.(gatefolds). Among the marvellous planes included in this collection are the "Lockheed F-104 Starfighter which first entered service in 1958, the "Tornado ADV", the "Sea Harrier", the "F-15 Eagle", "F/A-18 Hornet", the "Mirage F-1", the "Ja 37 Viggen", right up to the "MiG-29". An excellent reference book for aviation enthusiasts. Blue Cloth. Minor edgewear; minor foredge damage; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and scratches and one short taped tear. $22.00

[4585] Various. Introduction to Aircraft: Navy Training Courses Navpers 10303-A. Washington: U.S. Gov't. Printing Office, Abt. 5 x 7-3/4" tall, 186 pp. 1951. Prepared by the Chief of Naval Air Technical Training for publication by the Training Division of the Bureau of Naval Personnel of the United States. This course book was designed to prepare the newcomer to Naval Aviation for advanced study and work in the numerous phases into which this field is divided. This book offers the basic laws of physics and the forces which affect flight; the principles of airplane construction; the functions of various aircraft components; the operation of engines and propellers, and the principles of aircraft maintenance and seamanship. Numerous illus., including airplane silhouettes. This copy has two pasted-in slips on front inside cover and title page indicating that it was used for training by Canadian Pacific Airlines, Vancouver. Illustrated Blue/White stiff card wraps. Edgewear; binding a bit loose; about a G+ copy. $10.00

[1987] Various. Atlantic Bridge: the Official Account of R.A.F. Transport Command's Ocean Ferry. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 8 vo., 75 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1945. Prepared for the Air Ministry by the Ministry of Information. The ferrying of planes across the Atlantic from Canada and the U.S. was an important part of the war effort. First it was 7 Hudson aircraft taking off from Gander, Newfoundland on Nov. 10th, 1940, to be followed by many more; then it was Catalinas, flown from the American assembly plants to Bermuda, then to the United Kingdom. From there, the Ferry Service continued to expand. Card wraps. Map e.p.'s. Moderate chipping and soiling; staples rusted and cover pulling away; some damage to bottom of front cover; minor foxing; o/w G+. $13.75

[2430] Veale, S. E.. Guide to Flying. London: Temple Press Ltd., Sm. 8 vo., 192 pp. plus Index and 30 pp. of ads. 1st Ed. (1942) The whole world of flying is surveyed here: the Pilot and His Airplane; The Airframe; The Aero-motor; The Airscrew; Aerodynamics; At the Controls; Instuments; Air Navigation. 24 glossy pages of photos of planes and engines, plus 3 wonderful, fold-out, colour diagrams: "Diagram of Rolls-Royce Merlin Carburetter; De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew, Feathering; and, De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew, Unfeathering; plus many more photos and diagrams. Blue cloth with paste-on illus. on front panel and an ad on rear panel. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; corners bumped; some minor foxing; prev. owner's name on inside front cover; o/w G+. $26.40

[3928] Ventry, Lord and Kolesnik, Eugene M.. Airship Saga: The History of Airships Seen Through the Eyes of the Men Who Designed, Built and Flew Them . Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, Tall 4 to., 192 pp. 1st Edition (1982). A unique historical record of the rise and fall of the world's first means of controlled flight. It spans two world wars, from the very first Zeppelin that flew over Lake Constance in 1900 to the U.S. Navy's Airborne Early Warning radar ships of the early 1960's and the British AD500 of 1978. Here are fascinating first-hand accounts by some of the most distinguished men of the airship era, from Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany and the USA. Yellow cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouration of foredges; o/w VG+ in a VG pictorial d.j. $23.10

[2491] Villard, Henry Serrano. Contact! The Story of the Early Birds . New York: Bonanza Books, Sm. 4 to., 263 pp. 1st Bonanza Ed. (1968) An exciting and amusing account of man's first decade of flight from Kitty Hawk to WWI. Over 100 historic photos. Lt. Green cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor bump to top of spine; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. with moderate chipping, a little discolouration and 3 taped tears. Front panel of d.j. reproduces a painting by Tom Eaglin depicting Santos-Dumont's "Demoiselle", built about 1909. $17.05

[3493] Vincent, Air Vice-Marshal S.E.. Flying Fever. London: Jarrolds, Sm. 8 vo., 192 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1972. Stanley Vincent was the only man to have shot down enemy aircraft from single-seater fighters in both World Wars. He was involved in the Battle of Britain and organised fighter defences in Sumatra and Java. This is his story. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor stain on foredges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that has some chipping and faded spine. $27.50

[4708] Vincent, Carl. Blackburn Shark, The. Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 98 pp. 1st Edition (1974) Volume 1 in a series of monographs published under the umbrella title of "Canada's Wings". At time of publication, 3 additional monographs were in preparation: "Consolidated Liberator", "Curtiss Tomahawk, Kittyhawk and P40K", and "Bristol Bolingbroke". The Blackburn Shark was a product of Blackburn Aircaraft Ltd. of East Yorkshire in England. It was the last in the series of Blackburn single-engined, torpedo-carrying biplanes that had been embarked on Royal Naval carriers since 1918. The Shark was an unequal-span biplane with folding wings, and carried a 2 or 3-man crew. Some Sharks were originally intended to be used as torpedo strike force for the RCAF on Canada's west coast during WWII but they never fulfilled this role. However, both British and Canadian-built Shark seaplanes of the RCAF spent four years of war on patrol and anti-submarine duties among the mountains, islands and fogs of Canada's Pacific Coast. This book gives all the details of the various Shark models and their deployment. Dozens of b/w photos and illustrations as well as Appendices with markings and individual aircraft histories. Red stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and some fading to spine and front cover; prev. owner's small name stamp on inside front cover; still a G+ copy of this valuable reference book. $30.00

[2022] Walbank, F. Alan (ed.). Wings of War: an Air Force Anthology . London: B.T. Batsford, Sm. sq. 8 vo., 164 pp. plus frontispiece and 30 other pp. of fascinating b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1942. The editor has selected some hundred instances, both eminent and everyday, wherein a high level of air skill was achieved. The book is divided into 5 chapters: "Growing Wings"; "Air Warfare" (WWI); "Girdling the Earth" (Empire routes and record flights); "Recall to Arms"; and "Battle Royal". Blue cloth with White lettering. Minor edgewear; minor foxing of foredges; wartime paper browning; old inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ d.j. with pieces missing from top and bottom of spine, some other chipping, and price-clipping. $18.15

[2507] Wansbrough-White, Gordon. Names with Wings: The Names & Naming Systems of Aircraft & Engines Flown By the British Armed Forces 1878-1994. Shrewsbury: Airlife, Tall 4 to., 206 pp. 1st Ed. 1995. A full index and reference of value to the aviation historian and enthusiast, with over 1300 names. Also included are U.S. names and nicknames of aircraft and engines used by the British in both World Wars. Numerous b/w photos. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j.with minor chipping and rubbing. Extra shipping may apply. $38.50

[4939] Ward, Max. Max Ward Story: a Bush Pilot in the Bureaucratic Jungle . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 342 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos and 8 pp. of colour. 1st Edition (1991). Max Ward's story is full of exciting bush-pilot adventures, of dangerous flights, colourful characters, near-fatal crashes, and ingenuity under pressure. By setting up his charter airline, Wardair, in the 1960's, Max Ward brought affordable flying to thousands of new travellers. Map e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG or better in a VG pictorial d.j. with some rubbing, chipping and one short taped tear. $20.00

[2523] Weeks, John. Airborne Soldier, The. Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, Sm. 4 to., 192 pp. 3rd printing. 1985. After Soviet Russia, Germany and Italy pioneered military parachuting, it was left to the Western Allies of WWII and after to develop the airborne method. Today there is scarcely an army in the world that does not have at least one parachute company. Here is the parachute story, written by a former British Army parachutist. Olive cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. that's been laminated. $11.00

[428] Weir, Charles O. and Taylor, Leonard. Vertical Ascent: Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot. Saanichton, B.C.: Hancock House, 8 vo., 207 pp., incl. 24 pp. of b/w photos. (l977) lst ed. This is the story of Charles O. Weir who became a pilot in the R.C.A.F. before moving on to a career as professional helicopter pilot. Incl. are some of the hightlights of Weir's l6 years in choppers. Illus. e.p.'s. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in chipped G+ d.j that has one taped tear. $10.00

[3098] Weizman, Ezer. On Eagles' Wings: the Personal Story of the Leading Commander of the Israeli Air Force . London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Sm. 8 vo., 302 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1976). The author's personal story as well as the story of the birth and growth of the Israeli Air Force. Blue cloth with Silver lettering. Slight edgewear; minor spotting of topedges; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. $26.40

[1512] West, Bruce. Man Who Flew Churchill, The. Tor.: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1975. 1st Ed.. Sm. 8 vo., 201 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. The fascinating story of William J. Vanderkloot, the skilled pilot who flew Churchill and other important Allied Leaders during the Second World War. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; minor spotting to topedges; small stain on r.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ d.j. that has some chipping and staining. $13.75

[3643] West, James E.. Lone Scout of the Sky: the Story of Charles A. Lindbergh . New York: Boy Scouts of America , 12 mo., 255 pp. and 30 b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1927. The biography of a man who overnight became the hero of ten million American boys. Includes the story of his epic flight and a whole chapter on how to build a working model of the "Spirit of St. Louis". Green cloth. Minor edgewear and staining of covers; minor soiling of foredges; poor paper somewhat discoloured; o/w a G+ to VG copy. $19.80

[4586] White, Howard and Spilsbury, Jim . Spilsbury's Coast: Pioneer Years in the Wet West . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, 8 vo., 193 pp. plus dozens of pages of photos. 2nd printing. 1988. The fascinating life of Jim Spilsbury, who, along the way, founded Spilsbury and Hepburn Ltd., later Spilsbury and Tindall Ltd., which became one of canada's best-known radio-telephone manufacturers; as well as Queen Charlotte Airlines, which was already Canada's third largest air carrier when it was merged with Pacific Western Airlines in 1955. This special copy has a note laid-in on the rear inside cover on Spilsbury's own stationery (A message from the "Old Man") stating "Your copy of "The Accidental Ailine" will be mailed to you in due course" and signed "Jim". In addition, this copy is INSCRIBED by Spilsbury "For Bernie, a retired P.W.A. employee, with best wishes, Jim Spilsbury". The aforementioned Bernie has written "Ex Libris Bernie Bricklebank" on the title page, along with his address stamp. Map endpapers. Cream/Blue cloth. Some fading and wear of edges; o/w a VG copy in a VG d.j. with a reproduction of one of Spilsbury's paintings of the B.C. coast. $40.00

[2819] Whitehouse, Arch. Military Airplane: Its History and Development . New York: Doubleday & Co., 4 to., 383 pp. 2nd printing (1971) A profusely-illustrated history spanning the period from the first fragile craft of 1914 to the swift jets of Korea. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, chipped and rubbed. Extra postage may apply. $16.50

[3521] Whitehouse, Arch. Years of the War Birds: the Story of the Men and Planes of WWII. New York: Doubleday and Co., Sm. 8 vo., 384 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos of planes and pilots. 1st Edition (1960). Air attacks, raids and personal adventures abound in this dramatic and unforgettable chronicle of the WWII war in the air. Grey/Red cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name of f.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ price-clipped d.j. $15.95

[2085] Wicks, Ben. Nell's War: Remembering the Blitz . Toronto: Stoddart, 8 vo., 252 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Ed. 1990. The author tells a personal story of his mother, Nell, and the many Britons who endured the worst of the wartime blitz living in the East End of London near the docks and vital wartime factories. Stamped "Review Copy-Not for Sale. Black paper-on-boards. Minor shelfwear; one little bang to topedge; o/w VG+ in VG d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $12.10

[2086] Wicks, Ben. Nell's War: Remembering the Blitz . Toronto: Stoddart, Sm. 8 vo., 252 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st softcover Ed. 1990. The author tells a personal story of his mother, Nell, and the many Britons who endured the worst of the wartime blitz living in the East End of London near the docks and vital wartime factories. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Black heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; top corner of front cover bent a little; o/w VG. $9.90

[1310] Wilcox, Robert. Wings of Fury. N.Y.: Pocket Books, 1997. 1st Ed.. 8 vo., 326 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. From Vietnam to the Gulf War, here are the astonishing true stories of America's elite fighter pilots. The author takes us into previously classified territory with an unprecendented look at the first shoot-down of enemy planes by U.S. fighters since Vietnam, and follows the best fighter pilots as they grow, learn, and finally test themselves in the Gulf War. Blue paper-on-boards with Red cloth spine. Slight shelf-wear, o/w Near Fine in slightly chipped Near Fine d.j. $16.50

[5259] Williams, James N. . The Plan: Memories of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan . Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 222 pp. 1st Edition (1984) Canada was able to set up the facilities to establish and maintain a massive training program to arm the Allies with airmen. This is the story of an unique Air Training Plan. Includes personal observations of many airmen, plus dozens of historic photos and a map showing the dozens of training schools, depots and recruiting centres across the country. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp; o/w a VG+ copy. $20.00

[544] Williams, Major Al. Airpower. Coward-McCann, N.Y.(1940) lst ed., 8 vo., 433 pp. Aeronautical authority and noted flyer, Major Williams, gives a personal and historical record of the rise of airpower, particularly in Italy and Germany(and mainly between 1936-1940) and its consequences as they affect the life of European nations, and also comments on the present state of American airpower. Blue cloth. Spine and edges a little faded, o/w VG in taped, chipped, price-clipped d.j. $30.25

[2300] Wilson, Commander Eugene E.. Wings of the Dawn: a First-Person, Eye-Witness Account of the Evolution of U.S. Air and Space Doctrine By a Pioneer Naval Aviator, One of Its Architects . Palm Beach, Florida: Self Published, 8 vo., 175 pp. 2nd printing with additions. 1967. Wilson present his own conception of the correct role of scientific research and technological development as a contribution to civilization and humanity. Blue cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped, heavily rubbed and has one taped tear. $11.00

[4410] Winchester, Jim (Ed.). Aviation Factfile Civil Aircraft . London: Grange Books, Oblong 4 to., 256 pp. 1st Edition. 2004. A fascinating and informative guide to over 120 of the most important passenger and utility aircraft ever produced. Each aircraft is covered in detail, with feature boxes outlining its development, technical specs, performance data and variants. Packed with over 2000 colour and b/w photos. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear; crease in f.e.p.; o/w a Near Fine copy in a matching VG+ pictorial d.j. with one short taped tear. Extra postage may apply. $23.00

[1491] Winton, John. Air Power at Sea . N.Y.: Carroll & Graf, 8 vo., 192 pp., incl. dozens of b/w photos. 1st U.S. edition. 1987. Through 40 years of nominal peace, naval air power was still used worldwide, from Korea to the Falklands, from Vietnam to Libya, from Suez to Indonesia, from Cuba to Pakistan. The author, with informed detail, describes the global scale and sheer diversity of naval ari power's operational history between 1945 and 1986. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; bump to bottom of spine; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight chipping and rubbing. $17.05

[2987] Wirth, Dick and Young, Jerry. Ballooning: the Complete Guide to Riding the Winds . New York: Random House, Sq. 4 to., 168 pp. (1980) The world of hot-air ballooning stunningly photographed, along with the history of ballooning, costruction techniques and great flights of the 1970's. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; Red remainder mark on foredges; o/w VG. $9.35

[4698] Wise, S. F.; Douglas, W.A. B.; Et al . Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force in 3 Volumes . Toronto: Univ. Of Toronto Press, 3 volumes: Canadian Airmen and the First World War (771 pp. plus six photo sections and 6 fold-out colour maps. 1980); The Creation of a National Air Force (797 pp. plus five photo sections and 6 fold-out colour maps. 1986); and, The Crucible of War 1939-1945 (1096 pp. plus five photo sections and 6 fold-out colour maps and charts. 1994). Map endpapers. A monumental, detailed history of Canadian Aviation History. Blue cloth bindings. Minor edgewear; minor soiling of bottomedges; prev. owner's small name stamp on half-title of Vol. 1; o/w VG+ copies in VG or better pictorial d.j.'s. Extra postage applies. $150.00

[2032] Wragg, David. Speed in the Air. N.Y.: Frederick Fell, 4 to., 192 pp. 1st U.S. Ed. (1974) Fascinating story of speed, including "...aviation meetings, the Federation Auronautique Internationale, the Wright Brothers and Louis Bleriot, the rise of the monoplane, the "unofficial" speeds of the two World Wars, the Schneider Trophy races and the dominance of the seaplane, the first airliners, the Messerschmitt and the Spitfire, pistons giving way to turbojets and then to rockets, the sound barrier, the supersonic era and the air-launched aircraft, Mach 6 and over." Dozens of b/w photos. Green cloth. Minor wear and fading of edges; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. $17.05

[2295] Wragg, David. Helicopters at War: a Pictorial History . London: Robert Hale, 8 vo., 283 pp. 1st Ed. 1983. International in scope and illustrated with 128 photos (mostly action shots), this is the definitive account to this point of the startling advance of one of the most versatile military weapons. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. $17.05

[525] Wykeham, Peter. Santos-Dumont: a Study in Obsession. N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace & World, Sm. 8 vo., 278 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. lst U.S. ed. 1963. The story of Alberto Santos-Dumont who, between 1898 and 1910, designed and built a series of aircraft, piloted them about the skies of Paris, and won world renown before more than a handful of people had heard of the Wright brothers. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear, o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. with some chipping and rubbing and small piece missing from bottom of rear panel. $16.50

[2499] Young, Rosamond and Fitzgerald, Catharine. Twelve Seconds to the Moon. Dayton: U.S. Air Force Museum Foundation , Tall 4 to., 199 pp. plus 4-pp. colour section. Second Edition, revised and enlarged. 1983. A tribute to the Wright Brothers with a detailed account of their lives and flying careers. Many historic photos. Pictorial cloth binding. 2 aviation stamps, from Antigua and Romania, honoring the Wright Brothers are lightly affixed to the title page. Moderate edgewear; corners bumped; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $19.25

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