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First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. 6'' x 4½'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

fester Einband. 547, 565, 419 Seiten (3 Bände); mit 46 Lichtdrucktafeln; O.Ln., Gr.-8° (Rücken etw. gebleicht / Einband etw. fleckig / kl. Namenstempel auf Vorsatz / Vorsätze u. Schnitt gebräunt u. etw. fleckig; sonst Seiten sauber / Raucherexemplare).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 263 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. The five lives in the title are the five main phases of the author's life. Contains 272 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Lengthy ink message by the author over two pages concerning Pilot Officer O. W. H. Berkeley-Hill: missing believed killed; Spitfire BR 324, 249 Squadron, aircraft failed to return from an operational interception flight from Ta Kali, Malta, 12 July 1942 (reported to be Messerschmitts) the 22 year-old was shot down into the sea off Malta. 'For Rosaland - I hope so much that, between pages 40 and 41, you and your family will recognise the ethos in which Owen, and his Squadron, 249, lived in the rough Malta days of 1942. I trust also that you will believe that, in making the supreme sacrifice, he contributed to our victory in a manner in which those of us who fought with him will never forget. He was a true officer and a resolute pilot who always did his best. We were all so fond of him - Laddie Lucas, 30. vii. 84.' Copied black and white photograph of Owen loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Dundas was called up early in the Second World War, serving with No. 616 Squadron flying Spitfires. He was shot down on 22 August 1940 and wounded during the Battle of Britain. Jeffrey Quill transferred full-time to Vickers Supermarine in 1938, whereupon he took complete charge of Spitfire test flying. Contains (ix), 180 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. + No. 1499 of 2010 '50th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Spitfire' flown cover SIGNED to the front cover by 'Hugh Dundas 616 Sqdn. Spitfire' and 'Jeffrey Quill' - 5th March 1986 post marked stamp, one other stamp to the rear 'Royal Air Force Coningsby 5th March 1986', certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle - Royal Air Force Museum, one cachet insert. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition second impression hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Printer's code to the copyright page 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 208 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Number 417 of 746 souvenir flown cover SIGNED 'Roland Beamont' to the front cover. 13th June 1994 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 1 other stamp 'Biggin Hill Airport 28th October 1994', two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 102 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. White card mounted to the title page SIGNED by the author 'Roland Beamont', period monochrome photograph of Beamont tipped opposite the title page. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (xvi), 218 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author opposite the title page 'To David (David Lewis | Lewdon?), With warmest and sincere thanks for your warm understanding of my book. Geoffrey. July, 1981.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 259 pp with monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 2012' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Devon cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains (viii), 168 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by Peter Vigne Ayerst to the title page 'To Joe, With best wishes Peter Ayerst DFC Wing Commander' also SIGNED to the title page by Nigel Rose 'and from Nigel Rose - 602 Squadron Welsh Lamrett 1940.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xii), 292 pp with many hitherto unpublished monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Tom Neil to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil | 249 Squadron 1940 - 42'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

First impression of the new edition | First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony + A4 typed letter dated 28th December 2011 from the author's private residence in Bungay SIGNED 'Tom Neil' + A4 typed letter from 249 Gold Coast Squadron Association SIGNED 'Tommy Cullen' Honorary Secretary + press clipping. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 440 pp with maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Peter (surname with held) - With all my very best wishes, James Holland' also SIGNED to the title page by 'Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. - Malta 1941-1942'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. MALTA (Maltese History).

First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9¼'' x 7''. Contains 80 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Feint crease line to the top front corner, else in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. 1940 - 1942'. Member of the P.B.F.A. AEROPLANES.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9¾'' x 7''. Contains (vii)-1, 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil, -249 Sqn 1940 - 1942' + photo corner mounted 6'' x 4'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, opposite the title page. Supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

11'' x 9'' framed and glazed colour photograph of Tom Neil and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. SIGNED to the cream mount 'Tom Neil 249 Sqn' and 'Tony Iveson 616 Sqn'. In Fine condition. Please note that for overseas buyers the paper seal to the rear will be slit open so that the glass can be removed. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.