Book Collection Lot of Three Royal Nav & War Tittles: Book (1) A Unique Flight: The historical aircraft collection of the Australian War Memorial. Book (2) The Lower Deck of the Roal Nav 1900-39. Book (3) The Roal Air Force: Second Edition
Published by Book (1) New Holland Publishers, 2008. Book (2) Manchester University Press, 1981. Book (3) Cassel & Co., 1999, 2nd Edition.
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Seller: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, AustraliaBookies books
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Book Collection Lot of Three Royal Nav & War Tittles: Book (1) A Unique Flight: The historical aircraft collection of the Australian War Memorial. Book (2) The Lower Deck of the Roal Nav 1900-39. Book (3) The Roal Air Force: Second Edition. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to weight exceed 500grams. Below is the condition report & synopses of the three titles: Book (1) A Unique Flight: The historical aircraft collection of the Australian War Memorial. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket fine. Book boards clean & unmarked front & back. Book block is clean & unmarked all sides. Spine intact. Text body clean. Ex-owner inscribed note on the first fly leaf page. This a richly detailed and visually stunning book by Michael Nelmes, published in collaboration with the Australian War Memorial. Aircraft Profiles: Covers iconic aircraft from WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and beyond. Photographs: Features stunning images of aircraft in action and in restoration. Technical Details: Includes colour scheme notes, internal features, and design insights. Personal Stories: Shares narratives of the airmen who flew and serviced these aircraft, capturing both the tragedy and adventure of wartime aviation. Appendices & Glossary: Offers reference material for enthusiasts and researchers. Aircraft Highlights: Some of the aircraft featured include WWI: Albatross D.Va, SE5a, Airco DH.9. WWII: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIa, Avro Lancaster Mk I ("G for George"), Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero. Korean War: Gloster Meteor F.8, MiG-15bis Vietnam War: Bell UH-1B Iroquois, GAF Canberra B.20. Book (2) The Lower Deck of the Roal Nav 1900-39. Book condition is near fine. Hardcover. Dust jacket near fine & protected by plastic sleeve. Book Board clean. Book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. refers to the lives, conditions, and struggles of enlisted sailors those below the rank of officer during a transformative period in British naval history. This era saw significant social and political shifts within the Navy, culminating in events like the Invergordon Mutiny of 1931. Book Theam's: Anthony Carew s book The Lower Deck of the Royal Navy 1900 39: The Invergordon Mutiny in Perspective explores these themes in depth: Harsh Discipline and Conditions. The Naval Discipline Act imposed severe punishments for infractions, and life on the lower deck was often gruelling. Desertions were common, with nearly 100 men leaving the Navy monthly in the early 1900s. Emergence of Reform Movements Despite bans on collective representation, sailors began organizing informally to push for better conditions. These efforts resembled trade unions and were often met with resistance from naval authorities. Forms of Protest Sailors used creative and covert methods to protest, such as throwing gun sights overboard to disrupt gunnery drills or engaging in mass leave-breaking. The Invergordon Mutiny (1931) A pivotal moment when over 12,000 sailors of the Atlantic Fleet refused orders in protest of drastic pay cuts. This event highlighted the growing unrest and the power of collective action among lower-deck sailors. Social History and Forgotten Voices The book aims to restore the visibility of these sailors in naval history, drawing on personal accounts and questionnaires collected from veterans. Book (3) The Roal Air Force: Second Edition. Book condition is near fine. Dust jacket very good, no tear. Ex-owner inscribed note on first fly page. Book boards clean. book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. The Royal Air Force was founded on 1 April 1918, born of the First World War achievements of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. This illustrated history traces the development of the Royal Air Force from the early days through to the effects of the Strategic Defence Review 1998, and beyond. Weight of Book (1) 1.730kg. Book (2) 0.584kg. Book (3) 1.005kg. Remember extra charges of over-sea shipping. See photos. …
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- Title
- Book Collection Lot of Three Royal Nav & War Tittles: Book (1) A Unique Flight: The historical aircraft collection of the Australian War Memorial. Book (2) The Lower Deck of the Roal Nav 1900-39. Book (3) The Roal Air Force: Second Edition
- Author
- Book (1) Michael Nelmes. Book (2) Anthony Carew. Book (3) Michael Armitage
- Publisher
- Book (1) New Holland Publishers, 2008. Book (2) Manchester University Press, 1981. Book (3) Cassel & Co., 1999, 2nd Edition.
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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