James T B Mccudden (22 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The day-to-day insights of a brilliantly daring World War I ace that only ends with his death at the age of 23 James McCudden was an outstanding British fighter ace of World War I, whose daring exploits earned him a tremendous reputation and, ultimately, an untimely end.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New Edition. 316 Pages. Tight square book with faultless interior pages. The only defect noted is a very slightly concave spine. Seventy-eight combat missions and firty-seven accredited victories in air battles make the name of Major McCuddenhigh amongthe lists of the flying heroes of World War 1. Here, in his own words, is his story of that war in the air as it really was, of patrols and dog fights and daily dangers. Aviation enthusiasts calll his book one of the ten best narratives on World War 1 aviation and it has been one of the most sought-after and highly prized of books. It's a fitting addition to Ace's Air Combat Classics. He has a knowing evye for the color and characteristics of his foes, and admiration for their skill. The book is tinged with the air of mixed innocence and gallantry which marked this gentleman's war above the ground and with grim humor. Flying Fury is both a valuable insight into the world of early aviation and a powerful account of courage and survival above the mud and trenches of Flanders. Fighter ace James McCudden died in July 1918, after engine failure caused his plane to crash just four months before the end of World War I. His success as one of Britain's deadliest pilots earned him the Victoria Cross.…

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.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Contents tanned.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Ace Books, 1968. 12mo. Paperback. Code of 24200 on cover and spine. Book is very good with stamp inside front cover. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Ace Books, 1968. 12mo. Paperback. Book is very good with stamp on top page end. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Ace Books, 1968. 12mo. Paperback. Book is very good with light toning to the pages. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 316 pages."Seventy-eight combat missions and fifty-seven accredited victories in air battles make the name of Major McCuddenhigh among the lists of the flying heroes of World War 1. Here, in his own words, is his story of that war in the air as it really was, of patrols and dog fights and daily dangers. Aviation enthusiasts call his book one of the ten best narratives on World War 1 aviation and it has been one of the most sought-after and highly prized of books. " >> Reading creasing to paper spine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Painted cover (illustrator). Book.…

HARDBACK GREY. Condition: . JACKET: VG. General wear, loose spine, adhesive stain to DJ spine interior, contains BW photographs, racked spine DATE PUBLISHED: 1968 EDITION: 356.

Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. Good DJ with some edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A very nice copy. Binding is tight with no visible wear. Cover is clean. Dust jacket is great except for minor sun fading on the spine. Corners are crisp with no bumping. Colors are bright, no staining, no markings on inside pages.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fine. A sharp, glossy copy, never read.

Super octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-): all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Fourth Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 270 p., [9] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects; McCudden, James T. B. (James Thomas Byford) 1895-1918. Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps History. World War 1914-1918 Personal narratives British. World War 1914-1918 Aerial operations British. World War 1914-1918 Campaigns Belgium. RFC pilot memoir. 1 Kg.…

Fourth Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 270 p., [9] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects; McCudden, James T. B. (James Thomas Byford) 1895-1918. Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps History. World War 1914-1918 Personal narratives British. World War 1914-1918 Aerial operations British. World War 1914-1918 Campaigns Belgium. RFC pilot memoir. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1968 hardcover 1st edition no dj.

4th edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvi, 270 p., [9] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. Notes; Originally published as: Five years in the Royal Flying Corps, 1918. Subjects; McCudden, James T. B. (James Thomas Byford) 1895-1918. Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps History. World War, 1914-1918 ; Personal narratives, British. World War, 1914-1918 Aerial operations, British. World War, 1914-1918 Campaigns Belgium. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1973 1st edition hardcover unmarked unread.

4th edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvi, 270 p., [9] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. Notes; Originally published as: Five years in the Royal Flying Corps, 1918. Subjects; McCudden, James T. B. (James Thomas Byford) 1895-1918. Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps History. World War, 1914-1918 ; Personal narratives, British. World War, 1914-1918 Aerial operations, British. World War, 1914-1918 Campaigns Belgium. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A very fine copy of this respected book. With the original dust jacket and clean throughout.

New edition. Air Combat Classics series; edited by Stanley M Ulanoff. Notes by Hugh Trenchard & John Salmond. Dust jacket not price-clipped, but with faded spine, & light shelf-wear Used - Like New. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Like New. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.