Wings over Suez: The First Authoritative Account of Air Operations During the Sinai and Suez Wars of 1956

Aloni, Shlomo; Cull, Brian; Nicolle, David

ISBN 10: 1898697485 / ISBN 13: 9781898697480

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 2008

About this Item

Grub Street; London, 1996. Hardcover. Signed by author directly on title page. Special autographed edition includes 13 notable signatures (refer to additional picture in listing for signature details). A Fine, red binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, minimal use/handling marks, book appears unread, in a Near Fine, minimal handling/scuff marks to panels, trace edge/corner wear, Mylar protected, Dust Wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 385pp., indexed, appendix, bibliography and sources, 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wings over Suez: The First Authoritative Account of Air Operations During the Sinai and Suez Wars of 1956
• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1898697485
• ISBN 13: 9781898697480
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 30 ounces
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

About this title

Synopsis

This sequel to "Spitfires over Israel" continues the story of the struggle for the skies over the Middle East. It covers the military expansion of Egypt and Israel, the Sinai War, the Anglo-French build-up and the bloody road to Suez, culminating in the air and seaborne invasions of November 1956.

Review

"'Records the dazzling flying of the Fleet Air Arm pilots and the professionalism of their carrier-based crews who played the lead role in winning a war in 5 days.' The Western Mail 'Fascinating experiences, vividly brought to life.' Western Gazette 'Vivid descriptions fly out of the pages, with a stunning selection of photographs.' Flypast 'Well worth reading as one of the last gasps of Empire in which air power won the day, but politicians lost the war.' Air Pictorial"