Winged Diplomat | The Life Story of Air Commodore "Freddie" West V.C., C.B.E., M.C. + (Signed Air Commodore F. M. F. West Flown Cover)

Reid, P. R. [Patrick Robert Reid, MBE, MC (13 November 1910 - 22 May 1990) was a British Army officer and author of history]. Air Commodore Ferdinand Maurice Felix West, VC, CBE, MC (19 January 1896 - 8 July 1988) was a senior Royal Air Force officer, aviator, and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Published by Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition . 1962., 1962

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains (x), 219 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the spine tips, price clipped. + Number 592 of 1300 Air Commodore F. M. F. West souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover 'F. M. F. West' - September 6th 1978 post marked stamp Gibraltar. Signed to the rear by Sqn Ldr J. R. Myers and one further stamp Royal Air Force 16th September 1978. Two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Winged Diplomat | The Life Story of Air Commodore "Freddie" West V.C., C.B.E., M.C. + (Signed Air Commodore F. M. F. West Flown Cover)
• Publisher: Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition . 1962.
• Publication Date: 1962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)