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The name of Neville Duke is well known in aviation circles, not only as a successful wartime pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. This is the story of his career. Originally published in 1953, this edition has been extensively revised and expanded.
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Test Pilot. , hardcover, Very Good, 195pp. D/j not price-clipped, sl. creasing to head of spine ; condition otherwise almost as new.
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"A vivid, candid story of this magnificent airman."
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Test Pilot
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The name of Neville Duke is well known in aviation circles, not only as a successful wartime pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. This is the story of his career. Originally published in 1953, this edition has been extensively revised and expanded. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001974739
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust wrapper with a little edge & corner wear. Top and Fore edges with small light spot marks. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. ** 720g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 21579
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. 1st in this new edition of 1992 with added addendum by the author. Firmly bound and carefully read. Bith book & unclipped jacket are in VG clean condition. Name of previous owner dated 1993 is written on the endpaper. No tears or loss. Illustrated with b/w ohotos. Seller Inventory # 034590
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st. This is recently acquired stock that is not yet photographed. It is from a private collection in good used condition but there may be minor blemishes, creases to d/j (where applicable), and minor internal marking. If you would like further details or photographs, please contact us. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 709g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034263:068) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 709 G. Book. Seller Inventory # 034263
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TEST PILOT
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition, it has been covered in clear, removable, mylar, protective film. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. That spring and summer he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman to the famous and legendary "Sailor" Malan - Fighter Command's top-scoring pilot at that time. He quickly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. He bought his score to twenty-one by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, was awarded the DSO, then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to twenty-eight, receiving a second bar to his DFC. Towards the end of the war he became an RAF test pilot and later a member of the RAF's High Speed Flight. This was the start of a successful career as a test pilot after leaving the Service in 1948, having been awarded the AFC. Working for Hawkers, he became Chief Test Pilot and did all the major flight development on one of the most famous of all RAF peacetime aircraft - the Hawker Hunter, and with it took the world speed record in 1953. Test Pilot was first published in 1953. This new edition has an additional chapter covering Neville Duke's flying life from that date, and also has appendices and index, not included in the earlier book, together with a completely new selection of photographs. Ref Y 2. Seller Inventory # 036437
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Jacket lightly sunned on spine panel. Edges and endpapers lightly foxed, top edge more so.; Signed by Duke on title page. Additional colour postcard signed by Duke loosely laid in; 6 X 1 X 9.5 inches; 224 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # B7547
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Published by Grub Street of London in 1993. Hardcover. Completely new edition of this book that was 1st published in 1953. Also book is signed by the author on the title page. Book Condition: As New. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in great order. Dust Jacket condition: As New. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 155 x 25mm. Summary: Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, he found himself as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, in 1941. That spring and summer he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman to the famous and legendary "Sailor" Malan - Fighter Command's top-scoring pilot at that time.He quickly established himself as one of the most successful pilots in North Africa, winning the DFC and bar. He bought his score to twenty-one by the end of the Tunisian Campaign, was awarded the DSO, then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to twenty-eight, receiving a second bar to his DFC.Towards the end of the war he became an RAF test pilot and later a member of the RAF's High Speed Flight. This was the start of a successful career as a test pilot after leaving the Service in 1948, having been awarded the AFC. Working for Hawkers, he became Chief Test Pilot and did all the major flight development on one of the most famous of all RAF peacetime aircraft - the Hawker Hunter, and with it took the world speed record in 1953.Test Pilot was first published in 1953. This new edition has an additional chapter covering Neville Duke's flying life from that date, and also has appendices and index, not included in the earlier book, together with a completely new selection of photographs. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 002178