Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd, London, 1987
ISBN 10 : 0907579027 ISBN 13 : 9780907579021
Vendeur : Literaticus, Loanhead, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Lovely condition. Has one slight crease type thing to spine towards rear although this may be a production flaw as book is very tight (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects our 33% SALE! ***STRIKE UPDATE*** Due to Royal Mail strike action there are delays within their service so for customers within the UK I can send by courier. If you would prefer this option, just drop me a line and I'll get you a quote. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. Postage will be less than quoted, invoice will be amended on purchase.
Edité par Goodall Publications LTD, London, 1991
ISBN 10 : 0907579159 ISBN 13 : 9780907579151
Vendeur : Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Mass market paperback. Etat : Good. 198, [2] pages. Sources. Appendix 1 - VII. Cover has some wear and soiling. Book is slightly curved. Alan Cooper has been an avid aviation historian and writer for some years. Alan W. Cooper joined and served in everything from the cubs to the Army cadets until when aged 17 he enlisted in the Territorial Army (2nd Monmouthshire Regiment) as a boy bandsman and served with them until 1958 when he was called for National Service with the South Wales Borderers (They of Rourke's Drift fame) but having already decided to become a regular soldier he enlisted in the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards band and subsequently learned to march wearing spurs. 617 Squadron carried some of the most outstanding exploits of the air war out, after they had executed their famous Dam's Raid in May 1943. These included special low-flying attacks on canals, factories, rocket sites, viaducts, and, of course, the attack on the German battleship Tirpitz. The standard set to serve in 617 Squadron is shown in the success of such operations. They were led firstly by Wing Commander Bruce Gibson, who set this standard, followed by Squadron Leader Mick Martin, and the incomparable Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire, who developed the accuracy of marking and bombing to a very high degree. He in turn was succeeded by Wing Commander Willie Tait who led all three attacks on the Tirpitz, and from then on was known as 'Tirpitz' Tait. All the leaders of the Squadron were outstanding airmen, each having more than a hundred operations to his credit. This book is a timely reminder that there was a lot more to the Squadron's history than their exploits on the Dams. First Goodall Paperback Edition [Stated]. Presumed first printing.
Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd., London, 1989
Vendeur : Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Allemagne
Paperback. Etat : very good condition. A sensitively-written true story by a RAF Bomber Command wartime R/T operator who talked down the crews on their return from operations, met them off duty and so offen mourned their loss within days. The book sparkies with humour and anecdote yet has a very special poignancy. The author reiterates her 'deep admiration for the men of Bomber Command who carried the fight to the enemy when no one else could. They were, and are, truly remarkable men! - - THE WAAF - The Women's Auxiliary Air Force was formed on 28th June 1939 and by July 1943, from a strength of less than 2,000 when war began, reached its peak strength of over 180,000 officers and airwomen. By 1945 the WAAF were working with men in 59 airmen's trades in addition to 17 ancilliary trades established solely for the WAAF. The first women officers went overseas in 1940 and between then and the end of the war served in North Africa, Tunis, Italy, Greece and Holland. The first draft of airwomen sailed for the Mediterranean in May 1944 and they also served in the Far East, France and Germany. - The work done by the WAAF during the war was recognised by the granting of a number of honours and awards and thousands were mentioned in dispatches. 186 were killed on active Service. On Ist February 1949 the WAAF became the Women's Royal Air Force. 171 p.
Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd, London, 1991
ISBN 10 : 0907579159 ISBN 13 : 9780907579151
Vendeur : Lazy Letters Books, Market Rasen, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Minimal wear. Tanned pages.
Edité par London; Goodall Publications ltd.; 1987., 1987
Vendeur : Time Booksellers, Somerville, VIC, Australie
First Edition; Post 8vo; pp. 143, (1); 8 pages of b/w. photographic plates, 1 full page map, several facsimile documents, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Edité par London: Goodall Publications Ltd., (). First Edition., 1987
Vendeur : Lighthouse Books, ABAA, Dade City, FL, Etats-Unis
Octavo, hardcover (slick, full-color illus. boards), 140pp + [iv] pp. Neat bookplate; otherwise, Fine. From lower cover: The Augsburg Raid was one of R.A.F. Bomber Command's most daring attacks of World War II. Twelve Lancasters, six from No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron based at Waddington and six from No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, based at Woodhall Spa, were ordered to carry out a low-level raid on the M.A.N. diesel engine factory at Augsburg in Southern Bavaria. This round trip of 1,000 miles took place on 17th April 1942, a long and arduous flight hedge-hopping over enemy territory at 50 ft. Four Lancasters were shot down en route, three were lost over the target and only five returned safely to base. No fewer than 37 aircrew were lost, 12 became P.O.W.'s and 36 got back. S/Ldr. J.D. Nettleton, D.F.C., who led one of the sections, was awarded the Victoria Cross. This is the definitive work on the raid. The author, S/Lrd. Jack Currie, DFC, himself a former Bomber Command Lancaster pilot. reveals important new information and examines the enigmas which continue to obscure the facts about this spectacular and extraordinary operation. Why, for example, did the bombers strike in daylight when the plan was for a dusk attack? Why did Nettleton's formation fly over an enemy fighter base en route? Why did the 97 Squadron formation leader fail to receive theVC that theC-in-C had recommended? Why were the massive diversionary missions so ineffective? Aviation, Royal Air Force Command, R.A.F., World War II, Second World War, WWII. nslic.
Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd., London & St. Albans, 1988
ISBN 10 : 0907579108 ISBN 13 : 9780907579106
Vendeur : Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : As New. No Jacket. Unread 16mo mass-market paperback. This text was first published in Great Britain in 1943. Yes, that says "VC." Group Captain Cheshire flew 100 missions over enemy territory, many in twin-engine Whitleys. 159 pp. Reduced from $72.
Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd, London, 1987
ISBN 10 : 0907579094 ISBN 13 : 9780907579090
Vendeur : Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. This new copy is bound in illustrated laminated boards, A dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The Augsburg Raid, also referred to as Operation Margin, was a bombing raid made by the RAF on the MAN U-boat engine plant in Augsburg undertaken during the daylight hours of 17 April 1942. The mission was assigned to No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron and No. 97 Squadron, both of which were equipped with the new Avro Lancaster. The speed of the Lancaster and its large bombload capacity gave reason for optimism that the raid might succeed. It was the first of the attacks upon German industry in Augsburg. Ref OO 3.
Edité par Goodall Publications Ltd, London, 1987
ISBN 10 : 0907579094 ISBN 13 : 9780907579090
Vendeur : Durdles Books (IOBA) (PBFA), Birmingham, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : IOBA
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Glazed illustrated boards sharp and clean. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. Feels very lightly read. Sharp spine ends, near fine condition. Issued without jacket This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A a lovely near fine example of this title, detailing the Augsburg raid in 1942 by the RAF Lancaster bombers of 44 and 97 Squadrons. Has photographs of the key personnel and aircraft.