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Front cover showing colour photo of a P40 on the ground under camouflage netting, under blue sky
non-fiction
Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS
Front cover colour photo of two Harvards ? in synchronized flight in blue sky, red title letters against black background
non-fiction
Photographers guide to camera settings etc with detailed discussion notes, numerous sample photos, PHOTOGRAPHING AEROPLANES THE CRAFT OF AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Cover showing B&W photos of Fairey Rotodyne, Missile. Title in black against a blue background
non-fiction
What they are, what they do and how they work, various photos of crafts, engines, missiles, AIRCRAFT & MISSILES
Front cover showing white title against dark blue background
non-fiction
Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES
Cover jacket showing colour photo of personal effects of an airman against white background
non-fiction
Stories and photos of individuals and their planes, THE AIR RACERS AVIATION'S GOLDEN ERA 1909-1936
Front cover showing white title against blue background all against grey background
non-fiction
B&W pictures of helicopters with associated basic design statistics covering the 1930's, 40's and 50's era, TWO DECADES OF HELICOPTER DESIGN
Cover jacket showing colour photos of top Mirage jet in flight, below twin engine transport plane in flight, main title in blue against black background
non-fiction
Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974
Front cover showing colour painting of three spitfires in flight under blue sky
non-fiction
Full page dedication to each colour painting with opposite page (LHS) dedicated to painting history and details, time spanning WW1, WW2 up to Harrier Jump jets, THE AVIATION ART WORK OF FRANK WOOTTON
Cover Jacket with colour painting of RAF Bi-plane in flight, as well each side with B&W photos of airmen, all against a grey background
non-fiction
Stories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1
Cover jacket showing colour photo of airman personal effects upon a desk
non-fiction
Many stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18
Cover jacket showing colour painting of in flight bi-plane/seaplane with warships in background
non-fiction
History notes, descriptions and photos of such vessels, grouped in sections per nations, BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER The Development of Aviation Vessels 1849-1922
Cover jacket showing B&W photos, top bi-plane, bottom B52, LHS rocket, with red and white title writing on blue background
non-fiction
History of United States Air Force operations pre WW1, during WW1, inter war years, during WW2 and up to 1957 as well as organizational info, A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1907-1957
Spiral bound manual
non-fiction
Technical overview of installation, operation & maintenance of Arc 210 VHF communication equipment in aircraft
Detaled course notes for RAAF flght mechanics
Duplicate item
non-fiction
Detailed course notes for RAAF carpenter & flight riggers, circa 1941
course notes for carpenter riggers & flight riggers
Stored in plastic cover
non-fiction
Technical overview of flight, aircraft construction , engines circa 1909
A.E. 862.B stamped on base
Duplicate item
non-fiction
Detailed overview of aircraft construction / maintenance for carpenter riggers & flight riggers circa 1943
course notes for carpenter riggers & flight riggers
Old manual stapled inside paper cover
non-fiction
Technical details on aircraft fittings & building an aircraft, circa 1930
aircraft fittings & aircraft construction
non-fiction
Report on study of use of advanced materials & fabrication in passenger seating for weight reduction, in 747/SST, circa 1968
non-fiction
Hanbook on air navigation plotting for prospective pilots & observers, circa 1943
Aerial Agriculture
non-fiction
Textbook for operation & maintenance of Turbomeca Arriel 1 turboshaft
Manual in book form
non-fiction
Overview of systems, procedures , maintenance & handling for Cessna 177B pilot , circa 1978
RAAF Forage Cap With Warrant Officer Badge/ Name Bagley on inside .Service No.A113102.NSN:8405 66 090 0104
Manual in small book form
non-fiction
Description of operation & performance of Cessna 340 & 340 II aircraft
operations & care of cessna 340
non-fiction
Overview of technical subjects section of UK private pilot's syllabus circa 1980s
aircraft types, fire, first aid & safety equipment
non-fiction
Study guide on instrument flying, radio navigation & instrument approach procedure for private pilots circa 1980s
flight traning for private pilots
Manual in book form. Cardboard cover
non-fiction
Overview of the construction, rigging & maintenance of Gordon I aircraft, circa 1936
Manual in book form
non-fiction
Plans & instructions on building gliders, seaplanes & raceplanes, engine conversions & flying, circa 1931
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