Capt a E Illingworth (2 results)
Published by The "Aeroplane" & General Publishing Co, (London, 1920
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.Colophon Book Shop, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. First Edition. quarto, full dark green pebbled cloth stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine. (106)pp. The "Aeroplane" & General Publishing Co, With a Foreword by Air Marshall H. M. Trenchard. The Squadron was formed at Hounslow in September, 1915, and became one of the earliest night flying units in the RFC.… The Squadron flew their DH2 scouts to France to become the first scout squadron of the RFC to proceed as a unit to any battle front. The C.O. was Maj. Lanoe Hawker. The Squadron also flew DH5 and SE5 airplanes. They were in the thick of battle from 1916 until the Armistice. A scarce and important volume that includes victory logs, honors, decorations, and a roster of officers and men. Illustrated in full color after paintings by Captain R. H. M. S. Saundby M.C. This title is customarily seen in quarter dark blue calf and blue cloth stamped in the same manner as this copy. This copy does not have a limitation number - perhaps this less expensive binding was produced for enlisted personnel? With the bookplate of aviation collector, Alvin J. Kropff. Very minor wear to cloth at extremities, still a very fine copy. quarto, full dark green pebbled cloth stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine.
More imagesPublished by Aeroplane & General Publishing, London, 1920
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Neil Ewart, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomNeil Ewart
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Good
£ 295.00
£ 35.00 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Limited (113/275) Deluxe Issue. Recased With Spine Laid Down and New Endpapers. Complete With Colour and Black & White Illustrations as Called For. From the Library of Flight Sergeant Frank Greenhalgh (1893-1981) and Later, the Imperial War Museum (With Ownership and Withdrawl Stamps). So…me Wear and a Few Marks. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. If You Require Any Further Information or Images Please Click On 'Ask Bookseller a Question' Link. Saundby (illustrator).
