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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 249 at War The Authorised History of the RAF's Top-Scoring Fighter Squadron of WWII. CULL, Brian. Published by Grub Street, London, 1997. 292p.hardcover with dust jacket, dust jacket lightly bumped/scuffed, boards clean/square, binding tight, text clean/unmarked, NOT xlib15.00.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket and book are clean, has a very good binding, no marks or notations.

Hardback. Condition: New. 806 Squadron was formed in early 1940 and was equipped with Skuas and Rocs, both outdated as fighters and dive-bombers, the latter hampered by a gunner's turret and most unsuited for modern warfare; however, 806 was fortunate to have at its head the volatile but skillful and aggressive Lt-Cdr Charles Evans, a 30-year-old born-leader with ten years' experience flying with both the RAF and Royal Navy.With the aid of his equally experienced senior observer, Lt Desmond Vincent-Jones, the young fledgling pilots, mainly straight from training school, were soon receiving expert instruction. Having survived early ops over Norway and Dunkirk, 806 was selected to fly the new fleet-fighter, the underrated Fulmar, with which it went to war in the Mediterranean aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious and won its spurs. The young pilots, led by the CO, wreaked havoc amongst the Italian navy's spotter seaplanes and bombers. This is their story.

Hardcover. Condition: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Hardback. Condition: New. 806 Squadron was formed in early 1940 and was equipped with Skuas and Rocs, both outdated as fighters and dive-bombers, the latter hampered by a gunner's turret and most unsuited for modern warfare; however, 806 was fortunate to have at its head the volatile but skillful and aggressive Lt-Cdr Charles Evans, a 30-year-old born-leader with ten years' experience flying with both the RAF and Royal Navy.With the aid of his equally experienced senior observer, Lt Desmond Vincent-Jones, the young fledgling pilots, mainly straight from training school, were soon receiving expert instruction. Having survived early ops over Norway and Dunkirk, 806 was selected to fly the new fleet-fighter, the underrated Fulmar, with which it went to war in the Mediterranean aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious and won its spurs. The young pilots, led by the CO, wreaked havoc amongst the Italian navy's spotter seaplanes and bombers. This is their story.

Hardback. Condition: New. Brian Cull's definitive `Fighters over Malta: Gladiators and Hurricanes 1940-1942' is a highly detailed account of the gallant band of RAF and Commonwealth pilots who flew Gladiators and Hurricanes in defence of Malta between June 1940 and April 1942, when help in the guise of Spitfires finally arrived. Most of the Hurricanes which held this tiny outpost of the British Empire in the heart of Axis-dominated territory had been flown from the decks of aircraft carriers or from bases in North Africa, while a handful of fighter pilots arrived by Sunderland flying boats or other aircraft in transit from the UK via Gibraltar. Many of these pilots were inexperienced and quickly paid the supreme price, particularly when the Messerschmitt pilots of the elite 7/JG26 arrived in Sicily in early 1941, and later in the year when more from JG53 made their presence felt. A number of important personal diaries and journals have come to light, and these have been widely quoted to provide the atmospheric background, the thoughts and the hopes of some of the Hurricane pilots who defended Malta. Not all of the diarists survived, but their impressions provide a fitting tribute to their courage, aspirations and fears. Much of the early period of the air defence of Malta is enhanced by the personal experiences of Flt Lt (then Sgt Plt) James Pickering AFC, who flew Hurricanes with 261 Squadron.

Hardback. Condition: New. Brian Cull's definitive `Fighters over Malta: Gladiators and Hurricanes 1940-1942' is a highly detailed account of the gallant band of RAF and Commonwealth pilots who flew Gladiators and Hurricanes in defence of Malta between June 1940 and April 1942, when help in the guise of Spitfires finally arrived. Most of the Hurricanes which held this tiny outpost of the British Empire in the heart of Axis-dominated territory had been flown from the decks of aircraft carriers or from bases in North Africa, while a handful of fighter pilots arrived by Sunderland flying boats or other aircraft in transit from the UK via Gibraltar. Many of these pilots were inexperienced and quickly paid the supreme price, particularly when the Messerschmitt pilots of the elite 7/JG26 arrived in Sicily in early 1941, and later in the year when more from JG53 made their presence felt. A number of important personal diaries and journals have come to light, and these have been widely quoted to provide the atmospheric background, the thoughts and the hopes of some of the Hurricane pilots who defended Malta. Not all of the diarists survived, but their impressions provide a fitting tribute to their courage, aspirations and fears. Much of the early period of the air defence of Malta is enhanced by the personal experiences of Flt Lt (then Sgt Plt) James Pickering AFC, who flew Hurricanes with 261 Squadron.

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Condition: New. In.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback/magazine with 28 pages A4 size. Very scarce. Lots of colour and black and white photographs - see pictures. Pages have no marks, tears, creases or inscription. Covers are in good condition, apart from a small light stain on front cover - see pictures. First Edition, First Print. Malta Aviation Museum Foundation. 1995. Packed securely and posted within TWO working days . Overseas orders always posted Airmail(tracked).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

1st Edition. Hb in Dw 320pp Illustrations A FINE/FINE Copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. 224 pp, index, b/w photos. dj has light edge wear. Royal Air Force participation in the desperate defence/defense of the beleaguered island nation of Malta during WWII. Squadron 249.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st, 2002. Fine hardback copy, some toning to pages. Slight creasing to top edge of front cover, otherwise the jacket is Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 491 pages. 9.50x6.50x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> During the First World War, work at HMS Vernon concentrated on torpedo trials and training and the research and development of anti-submarine devices and training in their use as well as mines and ships' electrics. On 1st October, 1923, HMS Vernon (or 'The Vernon' as it came to be known) was established ashore on the site of the old Gunwharf (now the development known as Gunwharf Quays) and Mining, Whitehead [Torpedo] and Electrical departments were formed. The original names of the Vernon hulks were adopted for buildings in the shore base. During the Second World War, HMS Vernon became responsible for mine disposal and mine countermeasures. Her officers and scientific staff achieved several coups involving the capture of mines and the development of countermeasures. (LL).

Paperback. Condition: Near Very Good. The picture on our listing is a photograph of the actual book NOT a stock image. [Loc. C7-4.

Soft. Condition: Near fine. No Jacket. Corner at head of rear cover creased, corners of last few pages also creased at head, otherwise in excellent condition. Size: 4to.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Original limp card. Profusely illus. Edited by Richard J. Caruana.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. WE SHIP DAILY! Book has minor wear. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!***.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The boards and binding are square and tight, the text block is clean and bright and illustrated with B/W photos. the dust wrapper is also without tears or blemishes. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The boards and binding are square and tight, the text block is clean and bright and illustrated with B/W photos. the dust wrapper is also without tears or blemishes. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.25x9.25x6.15 inches. In Stock.

Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Minus. First Edition. 24 cm, 402 pp, b&w photo plates, d/w - tiny nick at head of spine, and one very small bump. VG on VG minus jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Grub Street; London, 2005. Hardcover. A Very Good, green cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, slightly bumped top front board corner, trace handling marks/shelf wear, bit of scattered foxing top text block edge, in a Very Good, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, spine fade, ISBN barcode sticker bottom rear panel, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 402pp., footnotes, bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.