Aviation from Cornish Books

Frontis illus. Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Eagle. 232 p.pages, 410g, 9" tall. Slight fading and tanning to spine. No inscriptions.

Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Hill Norton G.C.B. Thrilling account of service in a Swordfish Squadron. Includes co-operating with RAF Coastal Command, Night Flying, Mine laying, and service on the Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier. In Ceylon, the Author (nicknamed Uncle) had his last flight in a Naval Swordfish aeroplane as he was shot down… Read more about this item

London: Book Club Associates/ Dunitz, 1984. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 40 of todays most important light and general aviation aircraft put through their paces by one of the world's leading aviation experts. "Illustrated with over 129 stunning B&W Photographs." 223 Pages. Heavy book (1.2 Kilos) so postage will be a little extra. Size: 4to - over 9¾" -… Read more about this item

London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1972. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 1972 Reprint. ASSOCIATED GROUND SUBJECTS. 170 Pages, Illustrated with drawings. Fold-Out Map. Some wear and minor tears to top & bottom of dustjacket which is price clipped. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

London: Salamander, 1994. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good +/Near Very Good. The ages of Flight from the Wright Brothers to Stealth Technology." Features over 40 significant events, each superbly Illustrated and explained in detail. 145 Pages. Many Colour & B&W Photos. No inscriptions. Jacket not clipped, has a nick at top of spine. Weighs over 1 Kilo so… Read more about this item

London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1972. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Very Good. 1972 Reprint. AN ADVANCED MANUAL OF FLYING TRAINING COMPLETE WITH AIR INSTRUCTION. 274 Pages illustrated with drawings. Some wear top & bottom of dustjacket, not price clipped. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

London: Macdonald and Jane's, 1975. PVC. Near Fine. Landscape format, 7 1/2" wide. 260 Pages. Illustrated with B&W Photographs on each left page and drawings and specifications on the right pages. Blue PVC Cover. Size: 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall

London: Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 2008. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good +/Very Good +. Detailed Biography of the Edwardian Icon, Ettie Desborough. Includes Churchill, Curzon, Balfour, Kipling, Yeats, Sasoon, Wells & Wilde. Illustrated with B&W Photos. This copy comes with some relevant press cuttings and notes. 450 p.pages, 900g, 9 1/2" Tall. Previous owner's inscription penciled on ffep. No… Read more about this item

London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1973. Cloth. Near Very Good/Near Good. 1973 Reprint. AN INTRODUCTORY MANUAL OF FLYING TRAINING COMPLETE WITH AIR INSTRUCTION. 199 Pages. illustrated with drawings. Some wear and tear to top & bottom of dustjacket which is not price clipped. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall