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1 THE COLOPHON BOOK SHOP Robert and Christine Liska P. O. B O X EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE (603) World War I Aviation All items listed have been carefully described and are in fine collector s condition unless otherwise noted. All are sold on an approval basis and any purchase may be returned within two weeks for any reason. Member ABAA and ILAB. All items are offered subject to prior sale. Please add $4.00 shipping for the first book, $1.00 for each additional volume. New clients are requested to send remittance with order. All shipments outside the United States will be charged shipping at cost. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS. (603) ; FAX (603) ; colophon@rcn.com Additional images for many of these items can be seen at our website (12 SQUADRON). MASON, Timothy. Leads the Field. The History of No. 12 Squadron Royal Air Force. (Lincoln: Lincolnshire Chronicle Printing Works for the Squadron, 1960), octavo, original dark green cloth. (88)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. This observation squadron served in France September 6, 1915 to the Armistace. A very fine copy. (24168) $ (24 SQUADRON). Four Programmes for musical presentations presented by "The Monos" of No. 24 Squadron, R.F.C. Included are two postcard style photographs of the personnel who participated in this choral group. Ten of the fourteen men are in costume. The programmes are 8" x 13" printed on recto only describing the musical numbers. The programmes are dated "1/8/1917", "August 29th, 1917", "15/9/1917", and "May 1st, 1917". Each has been folded three times and some have minor dust soiling. There is a fifth programme for a "Musical Extravaganza" performed by "The Joysticks" of No. 24 Squadron R. F. C. complete with orchestra "under the direction of Cliffe Ellis" and "Switch Off: A Review in two scenes introducing a galaxy of talent and a Bevy of Beauties" [one can only imagine]. This programme is also 8" x 13" but is lacking 4" x 3" in the lower right corner. (21029) $ (100 SQUADRON). WHITE, Arthur. The Hornets Nest. A History of 100 Squadron. (Sansome Place, Worcester): Square One Publication, (1994), octavo, original boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xii), 212pp. First Edition. With a Foreword by Air Vice-Marshall W. J. Herrington. Well illustrated. A fine history of this important squadron. A very fine copy, jacket not clipped. (24166) $ (94th AERO SQUADRON). 94th Aero Squadron photographs. Three original war-date photographs, 5.5" 3.25", of the 94th Aero Squadron transport taken while moving from Villeneuve to Epiez. One photo described in ink on the front and one on the back. Two of the photographs have remnants of adhesive on the backs. (23978) $85.00

2 5. (213th AERO SQUADRON). "History of the 213th Aero Squadron." Photocopy of 7 page typed history. With photocopies of letters between the C.O., John A. Hambleton and pilot Roland Richardson. The first photocopied letter from Hambleton to Roland Richardson is dated February 25th, 1920, and concerns his desire to have a full history of the Squadron published and enlisting Richardson's assistance. Hambleton has included this seven page "official history of the Squadron, which will form the basis from which our book could be prepared." This is followed by a 1 1/2 page photocopied typed letter from Roland Richardson to Hambleton dated March 1, 1920, expressing his complete enthsiasm with the project and throwing out the names of a few pilots whom he felt should be able to contribute interesting experiences. The next 1 page photocopied letter is from Richardson to Hambleton dated five years later, July 25, 1925, discussing meeting with several Squadron members, his own marriage and two children and inquiring after the Squadron history. This is followed by a photocopy of Hambleton's 1 page reply dated two days later on the 27th. Hambleton expresses disappointment that his "circular" he sent to Squadron members elicited only fourteen replies so he dropped the project. These are followed by the 7 page "History of the 213th Aero Squadron" with the first 6 pages covering "From December 1, 1917 to November 11, 1916' and the final page "From November 12th, 1918 to April 20th, 1919." Laid in is a copyprint photo of Richardson standing in front of his plane. (23980) $ (AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION). Flugzeug=Abbildungen. Nur fur den Dienstgebrauch. No place: no date, circa ( ), octavo, dark olive pebbled cloth over boards, with border stamped in blind around edges of front and back covers, stamped in black on front cover. Accordion folded with (8)pp. (stapled) text tipped in to back cover. First Edition. An interesting, German identification book, printed in black and white and in color. The identification portion of the book consists of (48)pp. of drawings printed on one sheet of accordion folded paper. Covers German, French and British aircraft. Slight wear to extremities, tiny stains here and there in the text, but still a near fine copy of a scarce item. (23410) $ ALDERSON, A. G. D. The First War in the Air By a Fighter Pilot. No. 3 Squadron Royal Flying Corps. No Place: Privately Published by the Author, (1990), octavo, original printed heavy paper wrappers. (4), 64pp. First Edition. Frontispiece portrait of the author, plus one other photograph and two plans in the text. A very fine copy. (24154) $ (ANONYMOUS). 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' by London: Forster Groom, 1925, octavo, heavy blue boards covered in cloth, stamped in black on front cover. (34)pp. First Edition. A useful diary which relates experiences during flight training on DH6, BE2e, and FE2b aircraft in the Royal Flying Corps. Noffsinger notes that this is "A rare book". Slight foxing to text block, slight wear to head and foot of spine. (24156) $ A Very Fine Copy, with an Original Photograph and Letters 9. [ARCHER, Wesley David]. Death in the Air. The War Diary and Photographs of a Flying Corps Pilot. London: William Heinemann Ltd., (1933), octavo, black cloth, in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 166pp. First Edition. This book, it's author, and the photographs it contains have been the subject of much controversy since their first publication. The manuscript, which included numerous spectacular shots of aerial combat, was presented to the publisher by a Mrs Gladys Cockburn-Lange, who claimed to be the widow of the British pilot author whose diary it was. The photos weren't definitively debunked until 1984 when archivists at the Smithsonian realized that "Mrs Gladys Cockburn-Lange" was actually Betty Archer, the wife of Wesley David Archer, a model maker in the film industry. Archer had created models of all the aircraft and then had superimposed images of the planes onto aerial backgrounds. Although the photographs were eventually exposed as a hoax, Archer did in fact fly and fight in the war, being wounded while with 40 Squadron, so it would seem safe to assume that some of his experiences appear in the written text - which is well worth reading. Jacket, which is not price clipped, is very fine, book is nearly as new. Included are two typed letters, signed, from "Gladys M. Cockburn-Lange" to Mr. Ferrell who is inquiring after purchase and reproduction costs of the photographs. "The photographs you saw in the Museum of Science form part of a collection of fifty-seven photographs taken from a combat aeroplane during the World War. These photographs are $10.00 each, but there is a limited edition of albums containing the entire collection, prints size 5 1/2" x 7", which can be obtained for $ " One letter dated Nov 11th, 1931 and the other March 29th, Finally, there is an original Archer created photograph, 7" x 7 3/4", depicting a dogfight between three German planes and two British aircraft. This is the image that was used on the dust jacket. Traces of adhesive on verso from

3 mounting, two minor bends in image. Also paper abrasion to the 1932 letter from mounting. Dust jacket not clipped. (24190) $ (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). BULL, Joe. One Airman's War. Aircraft Mechanic Joe Bull's Personal Diaries Edited by Mark Lax. (Maryborough): Banner Books, (1997), quarto, tan boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), (192)pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and seven maps. A fresh perspective on the Australian Flying Corps on operation in Sinai and Palestine in the First World War. A very fine copy ina very fine dust jacket which is not price clipped. (24161) $ (AUSTRIA-HUNGARY). O'CONNOR, Dr. Martin. Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Mesa, AZ: Champlin Fighter Museum Press, (1986), large quarto, dark blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 336pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and with aircraft profiles in full color. A very fine, nearly as new copy. Jacket not clipped. (24163) $ (AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN AIRCRAFT). GROSZ, Peter M., George Haddow, and Peter Schiemer. AustroHungarian Army Aircraft of World War One. Boulder: Flying Machines Press, (1993), large quarto, red and black cloth in dust jacket. (566)pp. First Edition. The most detailed account of these aircraft ever written covers all manufacturers and their aircraft. Lavishly illustrated with 925 black and white photographs and 100 three-view aircraft drawings to standard international modeling scales (1/48 and 1/72), by George Haddow. Color section by Martin O'Connor. Color illustrations by Alan Durkota. This copy is signed by Durkota on the copyright page: "Alan Durkota Best Wishes 1994". A very fine, nearly as new copy. Jacket not clipped. (24162) $ A Lovely Copy of a Scarce Book 13. BAKER, C. Alma, editor. Souvenir of Ninety-Four Gift Battle-Planes which Helped Us To Victory August 4th, 1914 to November 11th, (London: Privately Printed), 1920, quarto, full vellum stamped in gilt. Top edge gilt.. x, 148 pp. The examples of "gift" aircraft to help the British war effort is clearly presented in this beautifully bound volume. Gifts came from Australia, Malaya, The Sultan of Johore, and The Sulton of Kedah. The colorful title page was designed by Fred Leist and includes the Coats of Arms of Federated Malat States, Straits Settlements, Australia, and New South Wales. With 112 illustrations embellished with descriptions. The editor's complimentary inscription printed on the blank preliminary page, as issued. Laid in is the separately issued broadside, "Carry On" which repeats the text of the last two pages in the book. Very slight bump to upper right-hand corner. Two 3 1/2" marks to front pastedown from tape, 1" scuff mark on spine and dime-size splatter to top of spine, else a fine, clean copy of this handsome volume. (24183) $ BARING, Maurice. R.F.C H.Q London: G. Bell and Sons, 1920, octavo, dark blue cloth. (323)pp. First Edition. Baring's account of the war is an unusual source of information because of his command viewpoint as a non-pilot. Includes index. A highly entertaining and perceptive memoir. Small abrasion on spine affecting the "19" in " " of the title stamping. Offsetting from binding to free endpapers, else a fine, clean copy. (22268) $95.00 Inscribed by Bartlett 15. BARTLETT, C. P. O. Bomber Pilot London: Ian Allan Ltd, (1974), octavo, green boards in pictorial dust jacket. 180pp. First Edition. Edited by Chaz Bowyer. The author's comprehensive diary of day-to-day events from his first day in France in August, 1916, to his last day in April, 1918, as a member of No. 5 RNAS Squadron (later 205 RAF). Bartlett few 101 bombing raids along the Belgian coast and later in France with the RAF during the Ludendorff offensive. Prolonged exposure to the physical and mental rigors during his 18 months of continuous flying took its toll on Bartlett and resulted in the impairment of his health and the hardening of his outlook despite his pure joy of flying both detailed here. With 75 photographic illustrations, many of the author's own. A very fine, clean copy, jacket not price clipped. Two upper corners very lightly bumped. Signed and dated " " on the title page. Also inscribed and signed on the front pastedown (under the jacket flap), "To Gary Reath, an aero-historian whose grandfather flew on the Western Front in World War I. With my very best wishes and hopes that he may enjoy this book. C.P.O. Bartlett 6/11/74." (24074) $ Inscribed by Benn 16. BENN, Captain Wedgwood. In the Side Shows. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1919, octavo, blue cloth with gilt

4 stamping and decoration on front cover. (xii), 310pp. First Edition. Illustrated with 17 photographs and 4 maps. Recounts Benn's experiences flying Nieuports in the East Indies and later at Port Said. He served on the HMS Ben-my-Chree as an observer, did anti-submarine duty in the Adriatic, and in 1918 he was doing spy dropping with the Italian army. A well written, highly entertaining and informative account. Inscribed and signed by Wedgwood Benn on the front endpaper, "Wedgwood Benn / In Respectful homage / to the good taste* /of General Seely / 17.XII.19 / *H.C." General Jack Seely led one of the last great cavalry charges in history at the Battle of Moreuil Wood on his War horse Warrior in March Seely was a great friend of Winston Churchill and the only former Cabinet Minister to go to the front in 1914 and still be there four years later. Gilt on spine has darkened and spine is a bit faded, all edges of text block foxed. One tiny piece of paper stuck to bottom of front cover. (24129) $ Signed by Bishop and in Dust Jacket 17. BISHOP, Maj. W. A. Winged Warfare. New York: George H. Doran Company, (1918), octavo, blue cloth with pictorial image stamped in black, in dust jacket. 272 pp. First American Edition. Bishop enlisted in the Canadian Mounted Rifles in 1914 but transferred to the RFC in He served with Nos. 21 and 60 Squadrons before becoming Commanding Officer of No. 85 Squadron in 1918, compiling 72 victories by the end of the war. A good personal narrative and a good account of his victories but with little mention of his fellow pilots. With photographic illustrations. Signed by Bishop, "W. A. Bishop" on the recto of the frontispiece. Front panel of jacket creased at top and bottom, two chips at top and at bottom of jacket spine. Jacket not price clipped. Pictorial black stamping on front cover with a few scratches, top corner of pictorial endpaper with small chip. (24082) $ BISHOP, Maj. W. A. Winged Warfare. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1918, octavo, original tan cloth with blue, white and red British cockade on front cover. (iv), (302)pp. First English Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Foxing to edges of text block otherwise a fine, bright copy. (24091) $ (BOELCKE). MEYER, Friedrich Albert. Max Immelmann und Oswald Boelcke. Deutsche Helden der Luft. Warendorf, Westfalen: J. Schnellsche, (1916), small octavo, original orange boards stamped in red and with gilt aeroplane on front cover. (96)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Light scuffing to extremities, spine a bit faded, but still a very nice, clean copy. With the bookplate of W. R. Puglisi. (24196) $ In Rare Dust Jacket 20. (BOND, William). [McHARDY, Aimee]. An Airman's Wife. A True Story of Lovers Separated by War. (London): Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1918, octavo, light brown cloth in dust jacket. 302pp. First Edition. A moving story of the love between McHardy and her husband, Capt. William A. Bond, a pilot who served with distinction in 40 Squadron RFC. Bill Bond went to serve as a fighter pilot on the Western Front, from where, to the ever present sound of gun fire, hardly a day went by without him writing to his sweetheart. They were letters of unconditional love which also described in minute detail his service life and experiences And Aimée replied in kind. By now Bill was a captain and an ace, and when, tragically, he was taken from her one July day, she completed her book about their extraordinary love affair as a kind of release to enable her to contain the pain of her loss. Dust jacket with about eight chips along edges, 1/2" square ink stain on back panel. Name, address and date "1918" on front endpaper. Binding fine. Newsprint paper used for text is remarkably unchipped. Jacket not price clipped. (24103) $ In Dust Jacket 21. BOTT, Capt. Alan. Cavalry of the Clouds. By "Contact". New York: Doubleday, Page, 1918, octavo, red cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine, in dust jacket. xxii, 266pp. Second Printing of the Second American Edition of "An Airman's Outings". Illustrated with photographs. With an introduction by Major-General W. S. Brancker. First issued in America under the title, "The Flying Ace" in Dust jacket with dust soiling and closed short tears and a very few small chips. Book fine and clean, with the aeronautics bookplate of William G. Gerhard. (24110) $125.00

5 In Dust Jacket 22. BOTT, Capt. Alan. Cavalry of the Clouds. By "Contact". New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (copyright 1917), octavo, red cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine, in dust jacket. xxii, 266pp. Grosset & Dunlap reprint. Illustrated with photographs. With an introduction by Major-General W. S. Brancker. First issued in America under the title, "The Flying Ace" in Shallow chipping at top of jacket spine, with a few closed tears. The verso of the jacket lists additional Grosset & Dunlap publications. (24112) $ BOWMAN, Martin W. Lost Wings of WWI: Downed Airmen on the Western Front (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2014), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 236pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs Chronicles the stories of airmen downed on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918, representing a contribution on the author's part to the 100th anniversary of the Great War. It's specialty focus makes for a truly unique compendium of visceral First World War accounts of the incredible, bloody, aerial battles flown by the RFC, German, American, British and Commonwealth pilots shot down over the Western Front, also including stories of their escapes and lives in PoW camps. Whilst the predominant focus is on the airmen who saw action during the Great War, the author also provides startling tales of female heroism. There is a full chapter dedicated to the life and death of Norfolk heroine, Edith Cavell, a Norwich-born nurse who saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers from both sides during the conflict, and perished in the endeavor. Amongst the famous pilots covered are; VCs Billy Bishop and Freddie West; Dice-with-Death Dallas; Mannock The King of the Fighter Aces and Frank Luke the Balloon Buster. This book contains vivid accounts of some of the most heroic actions in the history of aerial warfare, all taking place within the brutal four year stretch of the Great War. New. (24042) $44.95 In Dust Jacket 24. BRUCE, Talbot Baines. "Missing". Edinburgh: Blackwood, 1931, octavo, black cloth stamped in white, in dust jacket. (viii), 246pp. Third Printing. Edited with a foreword by E. D. Cuming. With frontispiece and map. In November of 1917 Bruce made a forced landing more than 100 miles behind enemy lines. This is the story of his escape over the German-Dutch border. Very slight foxing to top edge of text block (a bit dusty on top), stamping a bit chipped on spine but fine on front cover. Slight wear to jacket at top and bottom. Jacket not price clipped. A very nice copy. (24090) $ A Very Fine, Bright Copy, Both Book and Jacket 25. CAMPBELL, Capt. George F. A Soldier of the Sky. Chicago: Davis Printing Works, (1918), octavo, blue cloth stamped in white on front cover and spine, with small, mounted photo of Campbell on front cover, in dust jacket which has a "window" opening so the photo can be seen through the jacket. (234)pp. First Edition. Campbell was wounded while fighting with the Highland Light Infantry in Unfit for land combat, he joined the RFC on 1 September 1915 and attended Central Flying School at Upavon. A very fine, nearly "as new" copy with bright, stamping, however there are a few chips from the stamping on the spine. Jacket is not clipped, it has a tiny wrinkle at the spine and one small smudge to the base of the spine. A "knock out." (24185) $ In Dust Wrapper 26. CAMPBELL, G. L., Captain, R.F.A., and R. H. Blinkhorn. Royal Flying Corps "Per Ardua ad Astra" (Military Wing) Casualties and honours during the war of London: Picture Advertising Co., Ltd, 1917, octavo, original white cloth stamped in green and red, in original printed dust wrapper. 250pp. First Edition. An invaluable reference. Contains list of honors, decorations, and medals with citations for Victoria Cross and Distinguished Service Order Awards. Also has lists of officers K.I.A., wounded, P.O.W., internees, and separate lists for warrant officers. Book is in very fine, nearly "as new" condition. Jacket is dusty, has some wrinkles and a few large chips. Jacket is quite a bit taller than the book which makes it remarkable that it has survived. (24191) $ Rare Christmas Greeting Card 27. (CHRISTMAS GREETING). 213 Squadron R.A.F. Flanders. [Cover title]. (1918), oblong 9 1/2" x 6" One sheet of heavy brown paper folded once to make (4) pp.. Christmas sentiment on page (2) with full color cartoon tipped onto page (3): "He's Crashed for Good, so here's for --- / A Merry Christmas and a / Happy New Year / " Very fine. (24152) $550.00

6 Rare Christmas Greeting Card 28. (CHRISTMAS GREETING). No. 1 Wing R.N.A.S. France. [Cover title] A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year (1917), oblong 9 1/2" x 6" printed brown wrappers, stapled. (4) pp. Christmas sentiment on page (2) with full color cartoon on page (3): "On Christmas Day we sallied forth / To cheer the restive Hun. / A 'U' Boat interfered with us, / And his day's work was done!" / "Cheshire." Holograph inscriptions at the bottom of the page, "Commanding Officer & Officers / No. 48 Squadron R.F.C." [and] "From the Commanding Officer / and Officers of the Seaplane / Base Dunkurque." Trace of circular stain on front wrapper, staples rusty. (24151) $ In Dust Jacket 29. COBBY, A. H. High Adventure. Melbourne: Robertson & Mullens, [1942], octavo, orange cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 203pp. First Edition. Cobby's autobiography of his training, aerial combat, and friendships as a member of No. 4 Squadron AFC during World War I. Flying Sopwith Camels, he was awarded DSO and DFC with 2 bars while gaining 29 victories. Illustrated from drawings by Gerald T. Muir, and from photographs. Several chips and edge tears to jacket, name on front endpaper, else book fine. Jacket flaps not clipped. (24187) $ A Very Fine Copy 30. COLLISHAW, Raymond. Air Command. A Fighter Pilot's Story. London: William Kimber, (1973), octavo, original green boards in pictorial dust jacket. (viii), 256pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. A fine autobiography of this outstanding fighter pilot who flew Sopwith Pups with No. 3 (Naval) Squadron and Sopwith Triplanes with No. 10 (Naval Squadron. He ended the war with 59 victories and in command No. 203 Squadron. A very fine copy in a very fine dust jacket which is not price clipped. (24128) $ Inscribed by Douglas and with Letters 31. DOUGLAS, Sholto. Years of Combat. The First Volume of the Autobiography of Sholto Douglas, Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Douglas of Kirtleside, G.C.B., M.C., D.F.C. London: Collins, 1963, octavo, blue cloth in dust jacket. 384pp. First Edition. Douglas spent three years as a combat pilot in the RFC and RAF. He was CO of No. 84 Squadron in Illustrated with photographs, portraits, and endpaper maps of the airfields of the Western Front Index. One of the most important memoirs of a Great War pilot. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Douglas on the half-title, "To Maurice Benjamin, with my regards. Sholto Douglas August 1963." Captain Maurice Arthur Benjamin MC was a London born South African flying ace active during World War I. He was credited with eight aerial victories while serving as an observer/gunner in two-seater fighters. Benjamin joined the Royal Flying Corps to serve in World War I. He began service as an aerial observer with 48 Squadron on 9 March He scored his first aerial victories on 6 and 9 April 1917 before being officially appointed as an observer on 11 April He would be credited with six more victories. As a result, he was awarded the Military Cross, gazetted 18 July Laid in are two letters from Sholto Douglas to Benjamin. One Typed letter, signed "Sholto" is dated 23rd May, Douglas expresses sympathy regarding Benjamin's upcoming surgery. "I am off to Venice tonight for a few days, and then to Brussels the week after next. I shall very much look forward to seeing you however when I am resident again in London..." On the stationery of British Europen Airways. The second letter is written by Douglas to "My dear Maurice and Conchita" in a shaky hand and date 7/10/65 and noted as being written while at King Edward VIIth Hospital. "Very many thanks for the lovely little flower garden that you sent me to sheer up my monk's cell...love to you both and a kiss for Conchita. Yours ever, Sholto." The unclipped dust jacket has some wrinkling and tiny tears to top and bottom of spine, reinforced on verso with clear tape. (24131) $ In Dust Jacket 32. DRAKE, Captain Vivian. Above the Battle. New York: D. Appleton, 1918, octavo, rust-brown cloth stamped with gilt wings and lettering on front cover and spine, in dust jacket. (x), 322(1)p., (3 pp. ads.). First Edition. With an introduction by General C. G. Hoare, RAF. Sketches of training and of how the pilot copes with life in a Squadron and at the Front. Gilt stamping is quite bright. Some scuffing to the jacket from a piece of tape being removed. Flap price clipped. (22204) $225.00

7 33. (FOKKER). IMRIE, Alex. The Fokker Triplane. (London): Arms and Armour, (1992), quarto, blue boards in dust jacket. 128pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. Aiming to dispel many of the fallacies regarding its design, construction and deployment, the author shows how the aircraft made famous by the Red Baron has hitherto been modelled and detailed incorrectly. He explains the significance of the markings chosen by Richtofen and includes appendices on armament, insignia and maintenance, as well as a selection of contemporary photographs. Jacket not price clipped. A very fine copy. (22535) $ (FOKKER). LEAMAN, Paul. Fokker Dr.I Triplane. A World War One Legend. No Place: Classic Publications, (2003), large quarto, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 224pp. First Edition. A detailed study of one of the greatest warplanes in aeronautical history, made famous by Manfred von Richthofen and other leading German aces. This profusely illustrated book includes a brief outline of the history of the Fokker company, the development of the Triplane, its initial employment and its subsequent use over the front line. There is also an analysis of unit and individual markings. A leading reference work on the subject. Includes 250 b&w photos, b&w drawings and illustrations, maps, and 30 color aircraft artworks by noted aviation illustrator Harry Dempsey. As new. Dust jacket not clipped. (24089) $ Franks, Norman. Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War I. (Oxford): Osprey, (2002), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and airplane profiles in full color. Focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view forward for seeking out his enemy. Used extensively on the Western Front, the Dolphin proved very effective in combat, with a substantial number of British aces scoring kills with the fighter. The Snipe was built as the successor of the highly successful Camel, and entered service with the fledgling Royal Air Force in the summer of Although seeing just a few months of action before the Armistice, the Snipe nevertheless proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters. Very fine copy. (24171) $ FRANKS, Norman. Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1. (Oxford): Osprey, (2003), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and full color profiles. Responsible for destroying 1294 enemy aircraft between June 1917 and November 1918, the Camel was the most successful fighting scout employed by either side in terms of the sheer number of victories that it scored. The Camel was renowned for its sensitivity and need for skill and experience, and casualties amongst pilots undergoing training on the type were very high. More than 5490 examples were constructed, and this book covers its combat use on the Western Front, in Palestine, on the Italian front, in the Home Defense role in the UK and in Russia. Very fine copy. (24170) $ FRANKS, Norman and Frank Bailey. The Storks. The Story of the Les Cigognes, France's Elite Fighter Group of WWI. London: Grub Street, (1998), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 160pp. First Edition. A detailed history of the GC12 of the French aviation group of WWI. In addition, detailed histories of the Escadrilles attached to the group are discussed along with periodic lists of pilots who flew with them and their honors and awards. Appendices include a roster of GC12 pilots, lists of bases used, victories achieved and losses sustained. Includes more than 80 photographs of pilots and aircraft of the group, and side view drawings of aircraft and their markings by Greg VanWyngarden. As new copy. Jacket not price clipped. (16881) $ FRANKS, Norman and Frank W. Bailey. Over the Front. A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, London: Grub Street, (1998), quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (232)pp. Second Printing. Illustrated with photographs. Comprehensive in detailing the biographies of pilots which in most cases, provide the place and date of birth, previous military service, decorations and post war career, including a full list of all claims made, by date, time and location, together with type of aircraft flown and a note on the authors' sources. Review copy with review slip tipped to front free end paper. A fine copy. Dust jacket not price clipped. (24051) $ FRANKS, Norman and Greg VanWyngarden. Fokker D VII Aces of World War 1. Part 1. (Oxford): Osprey, (2003), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. Designed in a great rush at the end of 1917 just in time to take part in the German standard fighter competition held in January/February 1918, the D VII easily walked away with first prize. As Germany's premier fighter unit, von Richthofens JG I (led by Hermann Göring in the wake of the 'Red Baron's' recent death) received the first examples of the D VII to reach the frontline in late April. Built to oppose the new generation of French SPAD XIIIs and British SE 5as and Camel fighters, the D VII was arguably the best all-round fighting scout of the Great War. Very fine copy. (24140) $ FRANKS, Norman and Greg VanWyngarden. Fokker D VII Aces of World War I. Part 2. (Oxford): Osprey, (2004), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. Designed in a great rush at the end of 1917 just in time to take part in the German standard fighter competition held in January/February 1918, the D VII

8 easily walked away with first prize. As Germanys premier fighter unit, von Richthofens JG I (led by Hermann Göring in the wake of the 'Red Baron's' recent death) received the first examples of the D VII to reach the frontline in late April. Built to oppose the new generation of French SPAD XIIIs and British SE 5as and Camel fighters, the D VII was arguably the best all-round fighting scout of the Great War. Very fine. (24141) $ GENTILLI, Roberto, Antonio Iozzi, and Paolo Varriale. Italian Aces of World War I and their Aircraft. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, (2003), quarto, pictorial boards in pictorial dust jacket. (496)pp. First Edition. For the first time, a detailed history of a little known aspect of the Great War in the air: the forty-two Italian aces. From legendary personalities such as Francesco Baracca and Scaroni to completely forgotten aces, each biography details their personalities, and their combat careers during and after the war. Charts report all their victories, with careful cross-referencing to Austrian and German losses. An introduction puts the air war on the Italian front in perspective, showing the development and actions of the Italian air force including many orders of battle, and brief histories of all fighter squadrons. Over 500 previously unpublished photographs from private sources, as well as twenty-four pages of color profiles of Nieuports, Spads, Hanriots and Macchis provide a stunning visual complement for the historian and modeler. As new. (18403) $ GREY, C. G. Tales of the Flying Services. The Adventures and Humours of Aerial Warfare. (London): George Newnes, 1915, octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 124, (4)pp. First Edition. Light shelf wear, bumps, a few nicks to wrappers. Text block a bit dusty but still a bright copy of this attractive cover. (23888) $ GRINNELL-MILNE, Duncan. Wind in the Wires. London: John Hamilton Limited, No date, octavo, blue boards in dust jacket. (300)pp., 19pp. Reprint. Grinnell-Milne joined the RFC in 1915 and flew for No. 16 Squadron, was captured and spent three years in a German prison. He escaped and returned to the front as CO of No. 56 Squadron. With six illustrations. light wear to top and bottom of jacket spine, printed price on jacket was once covered by a sticker which has now been removed (neatly). Book is in very fine condition. (22285) $ GRINNELL-MILNE, Duncan. Wind in the Wires. London: Aviation Book Club, no date, octavo, red cloth in dust jacket. 288pp.. Aviation Book Club edition. Grinnell-Milne joined the RFC in 1915 and flew for No. 16 Squadron, was captured and spent three years in a German prison. He escaped and returned to the front as CO of No. 56 Squadron. With six illustrations. Former owner's name and date, "December 1938" on front pastedown, else book fine and clean with sharp corners. Spine of jacket sunned but without tears or chips. (24072) $ GRINNELL-MILNE, Duncan. Wind in the Wires. London: Grub Street, (2014), octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. 238pp. First Printing of this edition. Illustrated with photographs. A classic memoir of WWI flying, Wind in the Wires paints a vivid picture of early war training and combat, especially with the Maurice Farman Shorthorn and the Bristol BE2. After having been forced down and captured, Grinnell-Milne returns to the front to fly late in the war with the famed 56 Squadron, flying the SE5a. The author s eye for detail, sense of humor, and his truly hair-raising experiences make this a charming and riveting read to rank with the greats of Cecil Lewis, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Arthur Gould Lee. New. (24044) $ GUTTMAN, Jon. SE 5a vs Albatros D V. Wester Front (Oxford: Osprey, 2009), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 80pp. First Edition. Extrensively illustrated in black and white and color. Amid the ongoing quest for aerial superiority during World War I, the late spring of 1917 saw two competing attempts to refine proven designs. The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a incorporated improvements to the original SE 5 airframe along with 50 more horsepower to produce a fast, reliable ace-maker. The Albatros D V, a sleeker development of the deadly D III of 'Bloody April' notoriety, proved to be more disappointing as it suffered a rash of lower wing failures. Nevertheless, Albatrosen remained the most numerically important fighters available when the Germans launched their final offensive on March Despite its shortcomings, German tactics and skill made the Albatros D V a dangerous foe that SE 5a pilots dismissed at their peril. This title tells the story of the design and development of these two fighters and concludes with their dramatic fights in the last year of World War I. New. (24139) $ [HALLAM, Theodore Douglas]. P.I.X. The Spider Web. The Romance of a Flying-Boat War Flight. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1919, octavo, blue pictorial cloth stamped in black, blue and white. (290)pp. First Edition. The story of the Felixstowe Air Station from March, 1917, to the end of the war. Hallam, a Canadian, learned to fly at the Curtiss School in Hammondsport, NY in 1914, was a private in a machine gun battery in the first Canadian contingent, became a sub-lieutenant in the RNVR serving with an armored car detachment to the RNAS, sailed for Dardanelles, and in 1915 returned to the Hendon Air Station as acting Flight Lieutenant. He was posted to Felixstowe and became Commanding Officer of the War Flight in With photographic illustrations and a chart. White stamping on front cover bright and without chipping, gilt stamping on spine bright. Edges of text block foxed, faint marks from tape to front and back endpapers. An exceptionally nice copy.

9 (24108) $ HARE, Paul, et. al. Royal Aircraft Factory FE2b/d & Variants in RFC, RAF, RNAS & AFC Service. (London): Cross & Cockade, (2009), quarto, pictorial card wrappers. 200 pp. First Edition. The history of Henry Folland's initial design, the FE2a through FE2b/c/d to h; details training, day operations, night bombing, home defense, experimental developments, marine operations; presentation and aircrew indexes and a full serials listing. Contains over 420 photographs; plus color profiles, and 14 pages of 1:72 scale drawings and airframe development. The story of the FE2b and its variants that began before the First World War and continued beyond. First full-length study of the type, researched and produced by Cross & Cockade International in collaboration with the Royal Air Force Museum, published to coincide with the unveiling of a reconstructed aircraft, based on surviving original components, to be exhibited in the Museum s Bomber Command Hall. Very fine copy. (24137) $ HARE, Paul, et. al. Royal Aircraft Factory FE2b/d & Variants in RFC, RAF, RNAS & AFC Service. (London): Cross & Cockade, (2009), quarto, pictorial card wrappers. 200 pp. First Edition. The history of Henry Folland's initial design, the FE2a through FE2b/c/d to h; details training, day operations, night bombing, home defense, experimental developments, marine operations; presentation and aircrew indexes and a full serials listing. Contains over 420 photographs; plus color profiles, and 14 pages of 1:72 scale drawings and airframe development. The story of the FE2b and its variants that began before the First World War and continued beyond. First full-length study of the type, researched and produced by Cross & Cockade International in collaboration with the Royal Air Force Museum, published to coincide with the unveiling of a reconstructed aircraft, based on surviving original components, to be exhibited in the Museum s Bomber Command Hall. Upper right corner slightly bumped in shipping, otherwise a fine copy. (24132) $ HARE, Paul R. Britain's Forgotten Fighters of the First World War. (Stroud): Fonthill, (2014), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (161)pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs. Those with any interest in the First World War will have have heard of the planes most associated with that conflict - the legendary Sopwith Camel and Royal Aircraft Factory s S.E.5a, which are often called the "Spitfire" and "Hurricane" of the Great War. Aviation enthusiasts might even know of the Camel's predecessors, the Sopwith Pup or the Triplane. But what of the many other planes that saw active service in the war? This is the story of those armed airplanes whose names few people can recall, the Forgotten Fighters of the First World War, including the pusher gunbuses of the early war years, the strange pulpit design of the B.E.9, the desperate conversions of reconnaissance machines that were never intended to be armed, and those which were thought too tricky for the average pilot to handle. It is also the story of the brave men who flew these machines, fighting, and too often dying, for a cause they believed in. Some of these airplanes only served in small numbers and others in areas away from the main battle on the Western Front, but all made a vital contribution to the winning of the war. And these lost but iconic fighter aircraft, and the brave young men who flew them, deserve to be remembered just as much as the more famous aces in their legendary machines. This is their story. New. (24045) $ HARVEY, W. F. J. 'Pi' in the Sky. A History of No 22 Squadron Royal Flying Corps & R.A.F. in the Great War of (Leicester): Colin Huston, (1971), quarto, pictorial heavy boards. (108)pp. First Published Edition. Illustrated with photographs and nine maps. A truly fine history of this important unit which served so gallantly in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Cambrai and Amiens. Corners slightly bumped, otherwise this is a near fine copy. (23106) $ HARVEY, W. F. J. 'Pi' in the Sky. A History of No 22 Squadron Royal Flying Corps & R.A.F. in the Great War of (Leicester): Colin Huston, (1971), quarto, pictorial heavy boards. (108)pp. First Published Edition. Illustrated with photographs and nine maps. A truly fine history of this important unit which served so gallantly in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Cambrai and Amiens. "Errata" leaf laid in. With a short, hand-written note signed by Colin Huston, the publisher, neatly tipped in. Corners slightly bumped, otherwise this is a near fine copy. (24173) $95.00 Perhaps the only copy issued in this format; Published Two Years Later 53. HARVEY, W. F. J. 'Pi' in the Sky. A History of No 22 Squadron Royal Flying Corps & R.A.F. in the Great War of No place: Privately Printed, 1969, large quarto, dark green buckram stamped with title, author, and "Pi" on front cover. not paginated, c. 224pp. A truly fine history of this important unit which served so gallantly in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Cambrai and Amiens. A "one-off" copy of the original typescript by Harvey which was made up and bound as a book by Jack Wales. A fine production bound with speckled edges to text block. Inscribed and signed by Harvey on the title page: "To W. J. Wales, Air

10 Historian Who helps to record the First War in the Air. W. F. J. Harvey". Laid in is a 1 1/2 page autograph letter, signed from Harvey to Wales dated 6 April 70, "...I'm glad you approve of the history. It covers more ground than any other 1st war sq. one [sic] at the War Museum (also, I fear, it treads on some rather holly ground here and there). It is 5 years work completed and I'm glad, for it is doubtful whether any more 14/18 sqs. will be covered. In any case, it is far more difficult and less authoritative to write about something of which one has no personal experience. My kind regards and good wishes. Yrs. sincerely W.F.J. Harvey." This text was published in 1971 by Colin Huston. (24174) $ Inscribed by Night-Hawk 54. [HARVEY, W. J.] "NIGHT-HAWK," M.C. Rovers of the Night Sky. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1919, octavo, blue cloth with pictorial stamping on front cover. (viii), 204pp. First Edition. A personal narrative of night fighting and bombing during World War I. Several sketches reprinted in part from the Daily Mail, the War Illustrated, and Flying. An honest and straightforward account of the bravery and sacrifice of some of the pioneers of aerial warfare. Presentation copy, inscribed, signed and dated by Harvey, "Eric Perry Esq. / With the Author's Compliments, / Wm J Harvey / (Night Hawk) / 31st Dec 1921." Very light scuffing to cloth but without significant wear or bumping. (24104) $ [HARVEY, W. J.] "NIGHT-HAWK," M.C. Rovers of the Night Sky. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1919, octavo, blue cloth with pictorial stamping on front cover. (viii), 204pp. First Edition. A personal narrative of night fighting and bombing during World War I. Several sketches reprinted in part from the Daily Mail, the War Illustrated, and Flying. An honest and straightforward account of the bravery and sacrifice of some of the pioneers of aerial warfare. Very small spot to cloth at fore-edge of front cover, light scuffing to cloth color at extremities but no bumping or tears. Contents clean. (24105) $ [HARVEY, W. J.] "NIGHT-HAWK," M.C. Rovers of the Night Sky. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1919, octavo, blue cloth with pictorial stamping on front cover. (viii), 204pp. First Edition. A personal narrative of night fighting and bombing during World War I. Several sketches reprinted in part from the Daily Mail, the War Illustrated, and Flying. An honest and straightforward account of the bravery and sacrifice of some of the pioneers of aerial warfare. Presentation copy, inscribed, signed and dated by Harvey, "Eric Perry Esq. / With the Author's Compliments, / Wm J Harvey / (Night Hawk) / 31st Dec 1921." Very light scuffing to cloth but without significant wear or bumping. (24204) $ HILL, Group Capt. C. W. Hill. The Spook and the Commandant. London: William Kimber, (1975), octavo, green boards in pictorial dust jacket. (204)pp. First Edition. The true story of one of the greatest occult deceptions of all time. Imprisoned in a Turkish POW camp in the First World War, two Royal Flying Corps officers succeed in convincing their Commandant that they were in touch with the spirit world. I would tell you the rest of this fascinating story but you should read it for yourself. A fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (24149) $ HUDSON, James J. Hostile Skies. A Combat History of the American Air Service in World War I. (Syracuse): Syracuse University Press, (1968), octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), 338pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs, tables, and three maps, including one fold-out map of the Meuse-Argonne. One of the most comprehensive histories of the US Air Service in World War I. Book very fine condition, slight water staining to jacket. Jacket not price clipped. (22534) $ HUDSON, James J. Hostile Skies. A Combat History of the American Air Service in World War I. (Syracuse): Syracuse University Press, (1968), octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), 338pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs, tables, and three maps, including one fold-out map of the Meuse-Argonne. One of the most comprehensive histories of the US Air Service in World War I. A very fine, nearly as new copy. Jacket not price clipped. (24046) $50.00 In Dust Jacket 60. HUGHES, C. E. Above and Beyond Palestine. An account of the work of the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron London: Ernest Benn Limited, (1930), octavo, orange cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 268pp. First Edition. Written during the closing year of WWI, Hughes, who served on the HMS Ben-my-Chree, tells the story of the RNAS in the eastern Mediterranean. A fine account of the campaign in Palestine and Syria. Numerous illustrations in black and white by the author. Includes fold-out map of the areas of the eastern Mediterranean in and the localities mentioned east of Suez. Front panel of dust jacket has some pink splotches, overall soiling and short, closed tears, some of which have been reinforced on the verso with tape. Jacket not price clipped. Book fine and clean. (24203) $175.00

11 61. HUME, Maj. D.C.M. Nursairy Rimes. London: The "Aeroplane" and General Publishing Co., Ltd., 1919, octavo, pictorial boards and cloth. (35)pp. First Edition. Illustrated by H.R. Millar. Twenty-five illustrated humorous poems for the RAF based on nursery rhymes. Covers moderately dust soiled, two corners scuffed but not bumped. Contents clean. A very nice copy of a fragile item. (24106) $ ILLINGWORTH, Arthur E., "The Whip". Fly-Papers. Being leaves from the diary of a war pilot. Newcastle-onTyne: R. Ward & Sons, 1919, small octavo, pictorial wrappers. (108) pp. First Edition. The Diary begins August 1914 but the notes on aviation date from June 1916 through Episodes of air fighting are presented in short chapters. One is entitled "Richthofen and Co. Limited." Other accounts describe Illingsworth's training as an observation pilot. He won his "wings" in November 1916 and was flying at the front by February Mild abrasion to picture on front wrapper, spine creased from reading. (24102) $ Inscribed by Illingworth 62. ILLINGWORTH, Arthur E., "The Whip". Fly-Papers. Being leaves from the diary of a war pilot. Newcastle-onTyne: R. Ward & Sons, 1919, small octavo, pictorial wrappers. (108) pp. Second Edition. The Diary begins August 1914 but the notes on aviation date from June 1916 through Episodes of air fighting are presented in short chapters. One is entitled "Richthofen and Co. Limited." Other accounts describe Illingsworth's training as an observation pilot. He won his "wings" in November 1916 and was flying at the front by February Inscribed and signed on the title page. Spine creased from reading, faint water stain along fore-edge of back wrapper. (24101) $ JEFFORD, C. G. Observers and Navigators and other non-pilot aircrew in the RFC, RNAS and RAF. London: Grub Street, (2014), quarto, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), (402)pp. Revised and Expanded Edition. Extensively illustrated. This title first appeared in 2001 to universal acclaim, quickly went out of print and has remained so since. The author, meantime, has continued his research and the result is this updated edition, over half as long as the first, with stacks of new photographs. Absolutely essential reference for all those interested in military aviation. As new. (23837) $ JONES, E. H. The Road to En-Dor. Being an Account of How Two Prisoners of War at Yozgad in Turkey Won Their Way to Freedom. London: John Lane, (1921), octavo, original salmon cloth in original printed dust jacket. (xvi), (352)pp. Eighth Printing. With photographs, and illustrations by C. W. Hill. The exciting, true adventures of two RAF officers who were downed behind Turkish lines and engineered a thrilling escape. Very nice, clean copy with no wear or scuffing to cloth. Jacket is lightly worn with several small chips to top and bottom of spine. (24088) $ Signed by Jones 66. JONES, E. H. The Road to En-Dor. Being an Account of How Two Prisoners of War at Yozgad in Turkey Won Their Way to Freedom. New York: John Lane, 1920, octavo, brown cloth. (xvi), 17 - (375)pp. First American Edition. With photographs, and illustrations by C. W. Hill. The exciting, true adventures of two RAF officers who were downed behind Turkish lines and engineered a thrilling escape. With the bookplate of John Sloan Tough. E. H. Jones has signed at the bottom blank of the bookplate and dated " " below his signature. He has also noted the Biblical verse "Micah VI 8" to the left of his signature. Very minor scuffing to cloth at corners. (24157) $ Inscribed by the Ace 67. JONES, Ira ( Taffy ). An Air Fighter's Scrap-Book. London: Nicholson & Watson, 1938, octavo, original dark blue full calf stamped in blind on front and back cover, stamped in gilt on spine. 332pp. First Edition. Informative autobiography of this distinguished pilot and ace. Illustrated with photographs. Inscribed and signed by Jones on the title page: "With the best wishes of the author to Philip & Louise. Ira Jones. Aug 29th 1938". Very scuffing to top edge spine, otherwise a near fine, clean copy. (24138) $ JONES, Ira ("Taffy"). Tiger Squadron. The Story of 74 Squadron, R.A.F. in Two World Wars. London: W. H. Allen, 1954, octavo, black boards in printed dust jacket. (301) pp. First Edition. "This history of one of the greatest fighter squadrons of all time is virtually a history of air-combat in both world wars." Compiled from the author's diary this book also contains many personal opinions and references not found in the usual squadron history. The price clipped dust jacket has minor soiling. Stamping on spine is dull, else the book is fine and clean. (24148) $ KINGSFORD, A. R. With the Earth Beneath. London: John Hamilton, (1936), octavo, red boards in dust jacket.

12 (12), (212)pp. Aviation Book Club edition. With illustrations by Stanley Bradshaw. This account was taken from the logbook and personal papers of Cary Luke. Luke served with No. 20 Squadron flying FE 2b's in France. Laid in is The Aviation Book Club announcement that this with be the last Club selection "at any rate, until we have won this war" as the Managing Director has been called to military service as had more and more of the membership. There is the offer of the June selection for cash payment, French War Birds by "Vigilant.". The verso of this slip lists 25 titles issued by the Club offered for separate cash payment. Spine of jacket lightly faded, minor spotting to top of text block, else a fine clean copy. (24099) $ KNIGHT, Captain (Gerald Featherstone). "Brother Bosch" An Airman's Escape from Germany. London: William Heinemann, 1919, small octavo, brown boards. First Edition. Capt. Gerald Feathersone Knight, MC, joined the Devonshire Regiment. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in In November of that year he was shot down and taken prisoner. He was held captive for nine months during which time he made three prison escapes with the last being successful. He died of cancer in He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. Top corner clipped from front endpaper, front inner hinge tender, lower portion of front outer hinge also with a minor break. (23908) $ Inscribed and in Dust Jacket 71. KNIGHT, Clayton. Pilots' Luck. Philadelphia: David McKay, (1929), quarto, dark blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and with pictorial label on front cover and printed title label on spine, in printed dust jacket.. (72)pp. First Edition. Forward by Elliott White Springs and Introduction by Floyd Gibbons. With excerpts from stories by Elliott White Springs, Captain A. Roy Brown, Floyd Gibbons and Norman S. Hall. Illustrated in color and black and white. Presentation copy inscribed on page facing title page, "To Earl Reed A friend of Flyers and Flying and who, I'm sure joins with me in the toast of earlier days - 'soft landings' for all of us - Clayton Knight " With and additional birthday inscription below Knight's signed, "Jane". Silver dollar size chip from back of jacket, otherwise a fine copy. The jacket is brittle and not often encountered. (15216) $ Inscribed by Lambert 72. LAMBERT, Bill. Combat Report. (London): Corgi Books, (1975), duodecimo, pictorial wrappers. 256 pp. First Paperback Edition. Lambert enlisted in Canada for the RFC in 1917, was sent to England before joining No. 24 Squadron in France in He compiled a record of nearly 20 confirmed victories and was awarded the DFC. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps. Appendices list Lambert's summary of air - combats, aircraft flown in combat, and the No. 24 Squadron roster. Presentation copy, signed and dated "22 April 1981" by "W. C. Lambert" on the title page. Very fine. (24153) $65.00 Inscribed and Signed by Lee 74. LEE, Arthur Gould. Open Cockpit. A Pilot of the Royal Flying Corps. London: Jarrolds, (1969), octavo, green cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), 184pp. First Edition. A complimentary volume to Lee's "No Parachute." This book describes his experiences in learning to fly and instructing others to fly, as well as elaborating on his combat flying in the open cockpit of a Sopwith Pup and later a Camel during World War I. Numerous photographic illustrations. Includes an endpaper map of the British Western Front in May, Presentation copy, inscribed and signed on the half-title, "To Eric and Betty / Whose interest in my / two World War I flying books / I much appreciate - especially as Eric is a fellow flyer / Kindest regards / Arthur Gould Lee." With publisher's order form laid in. Dust jacket, which is not price clipped, is slightly wrinkled at edges and has one tiny nick to the black at the spine, book fine. (24188) $ Signed by Ace Arthur Gould Lee 75. LESLIE, Shane (editor). Memoirs of Brigadier-General Gordon Shephard. [London]: Privately Printed, 1924, octavo, tan cloth and brown boards with title on paper label on front cover. 233pp. First Edition. In 1914, Shephard flew to France in command of a flight from No. 4 Squadron, RFC. He commanded various squadrons throughout the war and became a Brigadier General in He was killed in an airplane accident in France in 1918, being the highest ranking officer in the British flying services to be killed during the War. It has often been alleged that Shepherd, a keen boatman, was the basis for Erskine Childers central character in his spy novel, The Riddle of the Sands. Illustrated with photographs and two folding maps. Neatly tipped to the title page is Lady

13 Shephard's black-bordered card with her annotation in ink: "With compliments". This copy belonged to 7 victory ace Arthur Gould Lee, author of No Parachute and Open Cockpit. Signed by Lee on the title page "A. S. G. Lee". A wonderful copy of this attractive book. Spine slightly faded, otherwise a fine, clean copy. (24184) $ Inscribed by Lewis 76. LEWIS, Cecil. Farewell to Wings. London: Temple Press Books, 1964, octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xii), 84pp. First Edition. Illustrations by Leonard Bridgman. From the Sopwith Spad and the Nieuport Scout to the Vickers Vimy, Lewis evaluates and describes 24 World War I aircraft and includes some of his own adventures as a scout pilot, before the age of 18, in the RFC during WWI. Presentation copy inscribed and signed by Cecil Lewis on the front endpaper. Minor scuff to bottom of spine of dust jacket, which is not price clipped. Book very fine. (24100) $ LEWIS, Cecil. Sagittarius Rising. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, (1936), octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket, top edge stained yellow. (x), 301 pp. Later printing of the First American Edition. Lewis presents a well-written account of his activities in World War I by describing his RFC training in 1915 and subsequent work in various squadrons: Nos. 1, 9, 56, 44, 61, and 152. Price clipped dust jacket with wrinkles to edges and a 1/2" chip at bottom of spine, pack panel dust soiled. Rough erasure to top right corner of front endpaper causing creasing and dent to paper. Contents clean. Jacket flap price clipped. (24115) $ LEWIS, Cecil. Sagittarius Rising. London: Peter Davies, (November 1936), octavo, tan cloth in pictorial dust jacket. viii, (332) pp. First Cheap Edition, fourth impression. Lewis presents a well-written account of his activities in World War I by describing his RFC training in 1915 and subsequent work in various squadrons: Nos. 1, 9, 56, 44, 61, and 152. Dust jacket not price clipped, Several very small chips at top and bottom of spine and with two short, closed tears. Back panel of jacket slightly dust soiled, else book and jacket clean. (24116) $65.00 Inscribed by Lewis 79. LEWIS, Gwilym H. Wings over the Somme London: William Kimber, (1976), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 205 pp. First Edition. Edited by Chaz Bowyer. The author's letters to his family during his service in WWI provide the main narrative of this book. The letters reflect the progress of the war through the eyes of a young man of eighteen seeing it first hand, the progress of the aeroplane as a fighting weapon, and the progress of a schoolboy to a mature man. An aviation chronicle of rare individuality and authenticity. The majority of the photographs in the more than 50 black and white illustrations are from Lewis's personal albums. Inscribed and signed by Lewis on the front endpaper, "...With my very best wishes. Gwilym H. Lewis. June 1976." Very faint, small mark at bottom of front cover, else very fine and clean. Dust jacket with minor abrasion to bottom of back panel, else fine and clean and not price clipped. (24073) $ LEWIS, Peter. The British Bomber Since Fifty Years of Design and Development. (Fallbrook, CA): Aero Publishers, (1967), octavo, dark blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 418pp. First American Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and 105 three-view drawings. 69 pages of this book are devoted to World War One aviation. A very fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (24159) $ (LITTLE, Capt. Robert). ROSEL, Mike. Unknown Warrior. The Search for Australia's Greatest Ace. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2014), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xiv), 130pp. First Printing in this format. Illustrated with photographs. Few people beyond aviation historians are familiar with Capt. Robert Little's forty-seven victories with the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, nor the fact that he earned a chestful of medals before his death at the tragically young age of twenty-two in a solo night-chase after a bomber in May He was also ranked eighth overall 'Ace' of all British Commonwealth pilots in the Great War. Yet despite this great, international achievement, he remains little-known beyond Australia. Mike Rosel set out with the aim of remedying the situation in a biographical history of supreme quality. A fine marksman who closed to point-blank range, Little enjoyed hunting alone. Courageous beyond common sense, he pushed fragile aircraft and his phenomenal luck to the limit. One remarkable occasion saw him fight solo against 11 Germans in a characteristic showdown of grit and determination tempered perhaps by a certain degree of recklessness. Flying a Sopwith Triplane emblazoned with his son s nickname, Blymp, he became famous in 1917, nicknamed Rikki after the lethal cobra-killing mongoose in Kipling s Jungle Tales. By July 1917 he had claimed fourteen aircraft. By the time of his death in May 1918, he had attained DSO and Bar, DSC and Bar, the French Croix de Guerre, and forty-seven aerial victories. This eminently researched and reverential history charts the course of an impressive career cut tragically short. In line with the centenary anniversary of the start of the First World War, it serves as a timely reminder of just one of the many skilled and tragically doomed young pilots of early twentieth-century aviation history. New. (24043) $ (LITTLE, Capt. Robert). ROSEL, Mike. Unknown Warrior. The Search for Australia's Greatest Ace. (North

14 Melbourne): Arcadia, (2012), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xiv), (130)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Few people beyond aviation historians are familiar with Capt. Robert Little's forty-seven victories with the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, nor the fact that he earned a chestful of medals before his death at the tragically young age of twenty-two in a solo night-chase after a bomber in May He was also ranked eighth overall 'Ace' of all British Commonwealth pilots in the Great War. Yet despite this great, international achievement, he remains little-known beyond Australia. Mike Rosel set out with the aim of remedying the situation in a biographical history of supreme quality. A fine marksman who closed to point-blank range, Little enjoyed hunting alone. Courageous beyond common sense, he pushed fragile aircraft and his phenomenal luck to the limit. One remarkable occasion saw him fight solo against 11 Germans in a characteristic showdown of grit and determination tempered perhaps by a certain degree of recklessness. Flying a Sopwith Triplane emblazoned with his son s nickname, Blymp, he became famous in 1917, nicknamed Rikki after the lethal cobra-killing mongoose in Kipling s Jungle Tales. By July 1917 he had claimed fourteen aircraft. By the time of his death in May 1918, he had attained DSO and Bar, DSC and Bar, the French Croix de Guerre, and forty-seven aerial victories. This eminently researched and reverential history charts the course of an impressive career cut tragically short. In line with the centenary anniversary of the start of the First World War, it serves as a timely reminder of just one of the many skilled and tragically doomed young pilots of early twentieth-century aviation history. New. (24160) $25.00 Memorial Edition 83. MACLEISH, Kenneth. Kenneth. A Collection of Letters written by Lieut. Kenneth MacLeish, U.S.N.R.F.C. Dating from His Enlistment and During His Services in the Aviation Corps of the United States Navy. Chicago: Privately Printed, 1919, octavo, dark blue cloth with gilt decoration on front cover. (139)pp. First Edition. Frontispiece portrait of MacLeish before sailing for France. Contains a poem by his brother Archibald MacLeish. Illustrated with photographs. MacLeish trained with the First Yale Unit in the US and later served at several Naval installations in England and France. He flew with No. 213 Squadron flying a Sopwith Camel and was shot down and killed on 14 October Laid in is the engraved calling card of "Mr. and Mrs. Andrew MacLeish. Glencoe", and a printed flier for the dedication of the "Kenneth MacLeish Hall" in Kenneth's church. A near fine copy. (24097) $ Inscribed by Macmillan 84. MACMILLAN, Norman. Offensive Patrol. The story of the RNAS, RFC and RAF in Italy London: Jarrolds, (1973), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 264 pp. First Edition. Based on the author's first-hand experiences, his worldwide correspondence, his knowledge of and friendship with many who fought in the Italian campaign, and his extensive research. With extensive appendixes of original material. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and map end papers. This copy is inscribed and signed by Macmillan on the title page and dated 26 November A nice, contemporary inscription. Book and jacket are in very fine condition. Jacket is not price clipped. (24135) $ MANNOCK, Edward. The Personal Diary of Major Edward 'Mick' Mannock. (London): Neville Spearman, (1966), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 220pp. First Edition. Introduced and annotated by Frederick Oughton. This book is dedicated to 40 Squadron, 74 Squadron, and 85 Squadron. The diary is printed in its entirety with the pages reproduced in facsimile and a transcription of each provided. A valuable addition to the aviation literature of World War I. Illustrated with eight photographs. As is usually the case with this title, there is a slight bit of scuffing to the light blue printing on the jacket. Still a fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (24118) $75.00 A Fighter Pilot 86. (MANNOCK, Maj. Edward "Mick"). [MACLANACHAN, William] 'MCSCOTCH'. Fighter Pilot. London: George Routledge & Son Ltd., 1936, octavo, blue cloth, in dust jacket. (viii), 248pp. First Edition. After serving two years in the Infantry, MacLanachan transferred to the RFC and was posted to No. 40 Squadron in May He flew the Nieuport 17 C-1, 23, 27, and the SE 5 and SE 5a. He was posted to a home defense squadron in 1918 but only includes his service with the No. 40 Squadron in France in this book. Many respected pilots served in the No. 40 such as "Mick" Mannock, G.E.H. McElroy, "McIrish," "Zulu" Lloyd, and Tudhope. An excellent account of the philosophies and attitudes of the fighter pilots. Illustrations include photographs and one fold-out map. Former owner's name and address on front pastedown endpaper. Unclipped dust jacket in virtually as new condition. Two short, closed tears to back panel, otherwise without flaw. Not only is this title scarce in jacket, but it is remarkable to find a copy in this exceptional condition. (24119)

15 $ (MANNOCK, "Mick"). JONES, Squadron-Leader Ira. King of Air Fighters. The Biography of Major 'Mick' Mannock, VC, DSO, MC. London: Ivor Nicholson & Watson, (1936), octavo, tan cloth in dust jacket. (vxi), 303 pp. Reprint of the Cheap Edition. A penetrating study of Britain s top fighter ace in the Great War. Ira Jones biography of Britain s top scoring ace of World War I has become the subject of some controversy over the last few years, most notably as it is the source of the claim of 73 kills for Mannock, thereby making him the number one scoring Allied Ace of the war. Later research has thrown serious doubt on this claim and indeed Mannock himself only claimed 51 kills. Jones s biography is nevertheless an important account, especially when seen in the context of the time in which it was first written. In particular the biography delves into the mind of Mannock, portraying the singular nature of his character and the true stress that these pioneer air fighters experienced in the last few months of the war. Illustrated with photographs. Damp stain to lower portion of the fore-edge of the front cover, spine discolored, small name on front endpaper. The fragile dust jacket has several chips along edges and the spine is darkened. (24109) $ (MANNOCK, "Mick"). JONES, Squadron-Leader Ira. King of Air Fighters. The Biography of Major 'Mick' Mannock, VC, DSO, MC. London: Ivor Nicholson & Watson, 1934, octavo, original black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (vxi), 303 pp. First Edition. A penetrating study of Britain s top fighter ace in the Great War. Ira Jones biography of Britain s top scoring ace of World War I has become the subject of some controversy over the last few years, most notably as it is the source of the claim of 73 kills for Mannock, thereby making him the number one scoring Allied Ace of the war. Later research has thrown serious doubt on this claim and indeed Mannock himself only claimed 51 kills. Jones s biography is nevertheless an important account, especially when seen in the context of the time in which it was first written. In particular the biography delves into the mind of Mannock, portraying the singular nature of his character and the true stress that these pioneer air fighters experienced in the last few months of the war. Illustrated with photographs. Book is in near fine condition with a touch of foxing to the fore edge of text block and end papers, one inch of damp mark at top of back cover. Jacket has some wrinkles and chipping with some clear tape mends to verso but this is still a very attractive copy of a book which does not often show up so nice. Red stamping on spine is NOT faded. (24193) $ MARSON, T. B. Scarlet and Khaki. London: Jonathan Cape, (1930), octavo, red cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 226 pp. First Edition. Introduction by Boyd Cable. Marson was recording officer for No. 56 Squadron, RFC, in World War I, and this book is devoted primarily to that duty. He describes the life of a fighting squadron and gives intimate pictures of many famous pilots including Albert Ball and James McCudden. There is also an unbiased account of Lord Trenchard. Illustrated from drawings by G. D. Armour. Includes various combats in air with remarks and narrative, lists of operations carried out, lists of hostile aircraft brought down, and lists of pilots killed and missing in action. Price clipped dust jacket sunned at edges and spine with light shelf wear to top and bottom of jacket spine and one inch closed tear at back panel. Book clean though with rubber stamp of "Bill Rhode / Aeronautical Collection" on front pastedown, titlepage and back pastedown. (24147) $ MASON, Flying Officer T. The History of 9 Squadron. (London: Beaumont Aviation Literature, 1965), octavo, green cloth in dust jacket. (112)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. With rosters and lists of Commanding Officers, Squadron bases, principal aircraft, lists of awards, and Squadron airplanes. A very fine, clean copy. Jacket not clipped. (24167) $55.00 Signed by McCudden on the Day He Died 91. McCUDDEN, Major James. World War I James McCudden photo signed the day he died. A very fine half-length studio portrait of Major James McCudden inscribed by him along top left corner of photo "To Mrs. Alec-Tweedie" and signed by him along bottom right corner of photo "J.B. McCudden, Major, July 1918." Along lower margin of mount in another hand is written, "Wrote Major on this for the first time July 9, 1918 in the morning. Killed that afternoon in France." Item measures 6 1/8" x 9" exceedingly sharp image, writing and signature dark. This photo is inscribed to Mrs. Alec-Tweedie who at the time of McCudden's death was working with him on his book "Adventures in the Flying Corps." Mrs. Alec-Tweedie was with McCudden on the day of his death, with this picture being inscribed by him with his rank of "Major" that had just been conferred upon him. Mrs. Alec-Tweedie has stated of that last meeting with McCudden, "My last recollection of him, and that one only a few hours before he was killed, was a smiling young man rushing off to his waiting taxi (with McCudden saying) as I've a crown of little odds and ends to do before I pick up my machine, but I'll be back in three months, and hope my book will be out before then. I'll send you a line from France tomorrow." McCudden died that day of July 9, 1918, when his plane crashed in France after he had just completed his crossing of the English channel. Backmount of photo is

16 stamped "Doubleday & Co. Inc" and is used as the illustration opposite p. 148 in McCudden's book, "Flying Fury." (24189) $12, MCKEE, Alexander. The Friendless Sky. The Story of Air Combat in World War I. London: Souvenir Press, (1962), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 256pp. First Edition. From a host of eye-witness narratives, the author has written a dramatic story of World War I air battles and outlined the technical progress of those momentous years. Illustrated with photographic reproductions. Endpapers decorated with examples of WWI aircraft. Index. Jacket not priceclipped. A near fine copy. (23990) $ MEAD, Peter. The Eye in the Air. History of Air Observation and Reconnaissance for the Army London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, (1983), octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xiv), 274pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and map drawings. Assesses the tactical impact of air observation upon the Army's land battles from the age of the balloon to that of the fast aeroplane. Approximately 85pp. covering World War One. Fine copy. (23989) $ [MILLER, Leonard] L. M. The Chronicles of 55 Squadron R.F.C. and R.A.F. Woking and London: Unwin Brothers, Ltd., 1919, small octavo, green cloth. (130)pp., illustrations unpaginated. First Edition. A monthly account of the formation of RFC 55 Squadron in England in April, 1916, its arrival in France in March, 1917, becoming the Squadron in April, 1918, through its demobilization in January, Among the important "firsts" for the Squadron was a raid in April, 1917, on which a camera was taken; in March, 1917, the Squadron originated the mounting of twin Lewis machine guns for the observer; and in July, 1917, the Squadron fitted a machine with high altitude oxygen apparatus for solo reconnaissances. With an epilogue, map, chart, and appendices, and six illustrations. Spine faded, gilt stamping on spine dull. 3" wrinkle to cloth on front cover. Hinges solid and the text has no foxing. (24096) $ NOBLE, Walter. With a Bristol Fighter Squadron. London: Andrew Melrose, 1920, octavo, original dark blue cloth stamped in off-white on front cover and spine. 186,pp. plus (6)pp. ads. First Edition. With an introduction by the Right Hon. Winston Churchill, M.P. Illustrated with photographs. Noble was an observer in No. 20 Squadron RFC from January 1918 to the Armistice. A very scarce book and this one in particularly nice condition with but very slight shelf wear and an old inscription on the from paste down endpaper. Very slight, almost imperceptible wrinkle to the cloth on lower front cover. Much better than it sounds - you will be pleased with this copy. (24114) $ In Jacket with a Card Signed by O'Brien 96. O'BRIEN, Pat. Outwitting the Hun. My Escape from a German Prison Camp. New York: Harper & Brothers, (1918), octavo, olive green cloth in dust jacket. (xiv), (284)pp. First Edition. O'Brien, an American, trained for the RFC in Canada and in 1917 was at the front flying a Sopwith Pup. On 17 August 1917 during the Battle of Ypres, he was wounded, shot down, and made a prisoner of war. The majority of the book is about his three weeks in prison camp at Courtrai, his escape from a train, and his flight through Luxembourg, Belgium, and Holland to safety. Facing page 60 in the book is an illustration of a Prisoner of War postcard, filled in in ink by O'Brien, which was sent by the German Government to his sister letting her know that he is in sound condition. Laid into this copy of the book is an original Prisoner of War postcard filled in by O'Brien and sent to Miss Lucy Walker in Fresno County, California. Book is in incredibly fine condition, Neat name on front endpaper, very slight shelf wear to jacket. It would be hard to find a nicer copy - and this one has a rather nice contemporary card laid in. (24134) $ O'CONNOR, Mike and Mick Davis. Nieuports in RNAS, RFC and RAF Service. (London): Cross & Cockade, 2007, quarto, pictorial card wrappers. 176 pp. First Edition. Chapters include Nieuport Monoplanes with the Air Battalion & RNAS; The Royal Naval Air Service In Flanders; The RNAS in the Dardanelles and the Eastern Mediterranean; The Nieuport two-seater in RFC service; The Nieuport single-seater in RFC service; RFC Nieuport single-seaters in other theatres; Service Units operating Nieuports; Production Numbers and serials listings; Operations of naval vessels using Nieuport floatplanes; Provisional correlation of SFA and RFC numbers; The Nieuport 23Bis; Identification of Nieuport Sesquiplanescouts in British service; Scale drawings of types 10 to 27; Miscellaneous cockpit and structural details. In addition there is color artwork by Brian Knight, Colin Ashford, Allan Forbes, and CPO W Pollard, color cutaway constructional details in 3D by Mark Miller, and 36 pages of color profiles by Tod Comeau, Ronny Bar and Richard Ansell. With 285 original photographs, many of which are here published for the first time. This book is now out of print. Very fine copy. (24136) $85.00

17 98. PATTINSON, Squadron-Leader L. A. History of 99 Squadron, Independent Force, Royal Air Force. March, November, Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons, 1920, octavo, blue cloth. (vi), (74)pp. First Edition. No. 99 Squadron was posted to France in April, 1918 to join the Independent Air Force and began operations from Tantonville in May, A total of 76 raids were conducted during the hostilities. Written with historical accuracy in mind, only pertinent facts and events are recorded. The main source of information was a diary. Photographs taken during the raids are used for illustration. A map is provided showing the independent Air Force area of operations. Two supplements are included - one listing honors and award citations of the Squadron members and an extract taken from the Supplement to the London Gazette. There are three Notes: "Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations," "Formation Flying," "Summary of Work and Results, May 21st to November 10th, 1918, Inclusive." Pilot's photograph glued to front pastedown with pencil notation below, "Presumptively 2/Lt. William Dorian Thom, D.F.C." Thom was a Scotsman and member of 99 Squadron. Gilt stamped lettering on front cover very slightly chipped at three letters, else a fine, clean copy. (24127) $ RAWLINSON, A. The Defence of London London: Andrew Melrose (Ltd.), 1923, octavo, blue cloth, stamped in white and gilt. (xiv), 267pp. First Edition. Introduction by Adm. Sir Percy Scott. An outline of the history of an endeavor to prepare an adequate defense of London after the air raids on Britain in two parts: the defense against Zeppelins and the defense against airplanes. Many of the details provided in this account are not easily found elsewhere. With eight photographic illustrations and one fold-out map. Spine very slightly faded, else a fine, clean copy. With the small bookplate of American diplomat Irwin Laughlin. (24107) $ REVELL, Alex. British Single-Seater Fighter Squadrons on the Western Front in World War I. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, (2006), quarto, pictorial boards in pictorial dust jacket. 366pp. First Edition. With the stalemate of trench warfare it was imperative that the two-seater observation/reconnaissance airplanes of Germany be prevented in carrying out their activities and destroyed, in effect to deny the enemy his 'eyes.' These fast 'fighter' airplanes were used to carry out this task which led to each side attempting to protect their reconnaissance airplanes that began a new type of warfare - aerial combat. Over 530 black and white photographs. New. (15665) $ REVELL, Alex. High in the Empty Blue. The History of 56 Squadron, RFC/RAF. (Mountain View, CA: Flying Machines Press, 1995), large quarto, dark blue fabricord in pictorial dust jacket. vi, 448pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. We purchased copies new from the publisher at time of publication - we have two left and both are simply beautiful copies - never read. (24092) $ REVELL, Alex. Victoria Cross. WWI Airmen and Their Aircraft. Boulder: Flying Machines Press, (1997), octavo, pictorial heavy wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. The story in words, photos, and color profiles of the 19 aviation recipients of the Victoria Cross in World War I and their aircraft that figured in the action. Among those included are Albert Ball, Lanoe Hawker, McCudden, Mannock, Jerrard, and Bishop. As new. (15383) $ REVELL, Alex. The Vivid Air. Gerald and Michael Constable Maxwell. Fighter Pilots in Both World Wars. London: William Kinber, (1978), octavo, original blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (256)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. When Gerald Constable Maxwell was flying as a fighter pilot in World War I, his brother Michael was born. Both went on to have distinguished flying careers in World War II. This is the story of both men and how their paths crossed during the second conflict. Gerald served with distinction with 56 Squadron, one of the crack fighter units of WWI in France. Upon his return to England he became Chief Flying Instructor of No. 1 Fighter and Gunnery School at Turnberry. In World War II he served as Station Commander at RAF Ford, a night Fighter station near Arundel, one of the most efficient and happy stations in 11 Group. Michael followed in his brother s footsteps and joined 56 Squadron in April 1940 to fly the Hawker Hurricane. During May the squadron was moved to France to assist the fast retreating British and French forces as the Germans rapidly advanced. On 27 May, he was shot down whilst attacking ten Heinkel 111s on their way to bomb Dunkirk. Fortunately his first contacts upon landing by parachute were French and he managed to find his way to Ostend where he boarded a trawler and crossed the Channel back to Deal. 56 Squadron had by now returned to their English base at North Weald from where they were flying patrols over the French coast and escorting RAF bombers raiding the German positions. On 8 June, whilst trying to reach returning Blenheims over Le Treport, the Hurricanes were bounced by Bf 109s and again Michael was hit, wounding him in the leg and foot, fortunately he eventually managed a crash landing back at North Weald. During the height of the Battle of Britain Michael was again forced to make a crash landing near Herne Bay which he was lucky to survive as his Hurricane had disintegrated around him. In the autumn of 1941 Michael was posted to 604 Nightfighter Squadron, led by the legendary Cat s Eyes Cunningham flying Beaufighters and eventually Mosquitos. He was eventually to Command the squadron whose tally of enemy aircraft shot down when he left it had reached 100. This remarkable story includes firsthand combat accounts from both Michael and Gerald and the author has had access to the Constable Maxwell s family records. Bookstamp of aviation book collector Steve St. Martin on front endpaper, otherwise a near fine copy. Jacket not price clipped.## (24165) $ RICHARDSON, Glenn C. 5" x 7.75" copyprint photograph of Richardson signed at the bottom. Just below his

18 signature is the two line printed notation, "Observer / 20th Aero Sqd." Richardson was a member of the 20th Bombardment Squadron. Fine. (23977) $ (RICHTHOFEN, Manfred von). Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen. Sein Militarisches Bermachtnis. Berlin: Mittler & Sohn, 1938, small quarto, full red calf stamped in gilt on front cover and with eagle over swastika in gilt. (32)pp. First Edition. An elaborately produced volume in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Richthofen's death. With seven illustrations. Minor foxing, else a very fine copy. (24199) $ RICKENBACKER, Edward V. 5" x 3" blank card signed, "With my best Wishes To Robert M. Stevens Eddie Rickenbacker 1969" Mounted on an 8.5" x 11" black album paper along with the original typed envelope. The verso of the album paper has two newspaper clippings mounted of Rickenbacker and other members of the 94th Aero Squadron. (23976) $ RIMELL, Ray. World War One Survivors. (Bourne End): Aston, (1990), quarto, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 160pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs. Lists all known (up to publication) World War One survivors by type and by location and museum. Extensively illustrated with photographs. A very fine copy, jacket not price clipped. (23991) $ ROESLER, Alan L. An Arizona Aviator in France. The Life of Ernest A. Love, 147th Aero Squadron, USAS. (Mesa, AZ): Roesler, (2007), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. xiv, 286pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. The life of Ernest A. Love, 147th Aero Squadron, USAS Alan Roesler, aviation historian, publisher, and author of An Arizona Aviator in France, leads off with "The Military Career of Ernest A. Love." Content of his presentation includes details from letters Love wrote home to family during his military life. In 1918 during the St. Mihiel Offensive Love was shot down and subsequently died in a German field hospital. In Roesler's extensive, four year research for this book he drew on documents available through Prescott's Sharlott Hall Museum and the Ernest A. Love American Legion Post # 6. "I was very pleased to be able to assist with the transfer of the 'Love' letters from the American Legion Post #6 archives to the Sharlott Hall Museum," Roesler reported as he further commented on the invaluable research he was able to do through each of these organizations. Personal interviews with family members and the Gorrell's History of the 147th Aero Squadron, which included the reports of every flight made during the war by Love and his colleagues, added depth and breadth to this intriguing story of the young aviator to whom Prescott's airport was dedicated in Signed by Roesler on the front endpaper and dated "31 October 2007". As new. (23988) $45.00 In Dust Jacket 110. ROSHER, Harold. In the Royal Naval Air Service. Being the war letters of the late Harold Rosher to his family. With an Introduction by Arnold Bennett. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1916, octavo, blue cloth with gilt stamping on front cover, in dust jacket. (vi), (150) pp., followed by (4) pp. ads. First American Edition. Rosher joined the RNAS in 1914, participated in a number of raids on the Belgian coast while a member of No. 1 Naval Aeroplane Squadron, BEF, and was killed at Dover while a member of No. 1 Wing RNAS. A good account of early RNAS activity and raids conducted by RNAS personnel and aircraft types. Photographic illustrations. Book fine, clean and bright. Dust jacket with chips and tears and one tape repair. (24179) $ ROSHER, Harold. In the Royal Naval Air Service. Being the war letters of the late Harold Rosher to his family. With an Introduction by Arnold Bennett. London: Chatto & Windus, 1917, small octavo, pictorial wrappers. (vi), (150), (ii) pp. Fourth and cheaper [wrappers] edition. Rosher joined the RNAS in 1914, participated in a number of raids on the Belgian coast while a member of No. 1 Naval Aeroplane Squadron, BEF, and was killed at Dover while a member of No. 1 Wing RNAS. A good account of early RNAS activity and raids conducted by RNAS personnel and aircraft types. Photographic illustrations. This edition contains three additional letters. Spine creased from reading, one closed tear to front wrapper. Cheap paper used in this edition is remarkably intact without chips or tears. (24180) $ (ROYAL FLYING CORPS). Royal Flying Corps Pilot Wing. Royal Flying Corps pilot wing sewn in silk thread: cream, gold, tan, and grey. 4 3/8" x 1 3/8" The black wool backing has a minute bit of wear near the tip of one wing, else this a remarkably fine, bright wing. An unusually fine example. (24111) $1, (RUSSIAN AIR SERVICE). DURKOTA, Alan Thomas Darcey and Victor Kulikov. Imperial Russian Air Service in World War One. Mountain View, CA: Flying Machines Press, (1995), large thick quarto, original dark red leatherette in pictorial dust jacket. 546pp. First Edition. The first comprehensive coverage of the Russian Air Service in World War I. With 615 rare photos, 40 scale drawings of aircraft, and a color section depicting 85 aircraft color schemes. This copy is inscribed and signed by Thomas Darcy on the title page: "To...Fellow historian and military enthusiast. Thanks

19 for your help and inspiration. Thomas Darcy May 9, 1998". A very fine copy of this important book. Jacket not clipped. (15384) $ SCOTT, Group-Captain A. J. L. Sixty Squadron, RAF. A History of the Squadron from Its Formation. New York: George H. Doran, no date [1920], octavo, blue cloth stamped in blind, in dust jacket. xx, (146)pp. First American Edition. With a Preface by the Rt. Hon. Lord Hugh Cecil.This squadron was organized 30 April 1916 at Gosport. On 28 May 1916 the unit went to France to receive its Morane aircraft of three different types: "bullets", biplanes, and "parasols". In August 1916 the squadron received Nieuport 17C1 aircraft. In July 1917 the unit was re-equipped with SE5 and SE5a scouts. The squadron participated in the Somme Campaign, Arras, Passchendale, and the March 1918 offensive. During the war it scored 274 victories over enemy aircraft, and the list of officers contains the names of famous pilots such as H. H. Balfour, Albert Ball, Bell-Irving, "Billy" Bishop, K. L. Caldwell, J. B. McCudden, W. E. Molesworth, A. J. L. Scott was a flight commander in No. 43 Squadron when he was appointed squadron commander in No. 60 Squadron. A valuable record of an active squadron beginning with the early stages of scouting to the final concepts of offensive aerial combat during World War I. Illustrated. With fold-out color map in very fine condition. The American edition dust jacket differs from the British dust jacket. Endpapers partially offset from glue used in binding (we have seen this on more than a few copies of this book. Small bookplate and old, neat inscription on front endpaper. Book in very fine condition. Jacket is bright and clean, has several very tiny nicks to corners - just plain lovely copy. (24175) $ SHORES, Christopher. British and Empire Aces of World War I. (Oxford): Osprey, (2001), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. With numerous color plates of aircraft. At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them. Very fine copy. (24169) $ SMITH, Adrian. Mick Mannock, Fighter Pilot. Myth, Life and Politics. London: Palgrave, (2001), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 211pp. First Edition. The story of a staunch socialist who became Britain's most successful fighter pilot of the First World War as a member of No's 40, 74, and 85 Squadrons, and won the Victoria Cross posthumously. He became involved early in the Labor movement and with his socialist beliefs, it prompts a discussion of how he would have fitted into the interwar Labor Party had he survived the war. With a photograph of Mannock and a map of his Western Front. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. As new. (15601) $ (SOPWITH DOLPHIN). DYE, Peter, Philip Jarrett, Norman Franks, Trevor Henshaw, Mick Davis, Mike O'Connor and Juanita Franzi. The Sopwith Dolphin in RFC, RNAS, RAF & Polish Service. No place: Cross & Cockade International, 2012, tall quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 176pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated in black and white and color. A beautiful book in every way. Introduction: Peter Dye Design, Development & Construction: Philip Jarrett Flying the Dolphin: Philip Jarrett The Dolphin in Combat: Norman Franks Dolphin Casualty Log: Trevor Henshaw The Dolphin in Home Service: Mick Davis Sopwith Dolphins in Polish Service: Peter Dye Airframe Development: Mick Davis The Hispano-Suiza Burden or Blessing?: Peter Dye Units & Serials: Mick Davis, Trevor Henshaw, Mike O Connor Aircrew Index to Serials List: Trevor Henshaw Colours & Markings: Juanita Franzi, Mick Davis Dolphin Mk1 C3988 Restoration: Peter Dye. Very fine copy. (24094) $ (SOUTHEY, Capt Walter Alfred). Twelve circa 1960 copyprint photographs 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" of Southey and comrades along with SE5's etc. Each with identifications on the verso in Southey's hand. Along with the original envelope to an American bookseller, circa Southey joined the RFC on 5 August He flew Bristol fighters with 48 Squadron and was wounded on 4 June He was then posted to 84 Squadron where he scored 20 victories between May and October 1918 flying the SE5a. (19440) $ In Dust jacket 119. SPRINGS, Elliott White. Above the Bright Blue Sky. More About the War Birds. Garden City: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1928, octavo, blue cloth and decorated boards in pictorial dust jacket. (288)pp. First Edition. Exciting stories of aviators at the front during WWI that include dog fights 5,000 feet above the lines, army games between British officers and Americans, the escape of two Americans prisoners of war to Holland, and more. An exceptionally fine, bright, clean copy. The dust jacket, which is not price clipped, has just a minute bit of scuffing at flap folds, minor fading to spine and a tiny bit of dust soiling to back panel. The book itself is fine, bright and clean. (24194) $275.00

20 Inscribed by Springs and in Dust jacket 121. SPRINGS, Elliott White. Nocturne Militaire. New York: George H. Doran Company, (1927), octavo, black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Presentation copy inscribed and signed by Springs on the front endpaper: "To Ray Long with kindest regards. Elliott White Springs, June 1927". A very fine copy of the book with minor weakness to back inner hinge, small bookseller's label to back pastedown, else fine and clean. Dust jacket not price clipped with only two very small chips and two closed tears. Unusual to find in such fine condition. (24186) $ (SPRINGS, Elliott White). Two decks of Springmaid Fabrics playing cards in the original case. circa 1955, The two decks are still sealed with the Internal Revenue Playing Cards stamp intact. The back of the cards reproduce the Springmaid Fabrics colonial maiden in an unusually modest pose, the face of the cards contain some of the racier illustrations (only the Joker is visible as the packs are sealed). One pack has an orange border, the other a blue border. The two packs sit in a blue velour slide box with silver trim. It is stamped in silver on the front "Merry Christmas [in script] / FROM / ELLIOTT WHITE SPRINGS." Very fine, without wear, packs never opened. (23995) $ Signed by Nine Victory Ace R. S. Maxwell and Others 123. [STEWART, Oliver]. Cinquante Quatre. Flying Corps Songs. Cambridge: Bowes and Bowes, 1918, small octavo, blue cloth. (32) pp. Third Impression. The lyrics to fifteen World War I aviator songs: "The Syncopated Fire Control," "We Haven't Got a Hope in the Morning," and more. With seven illustrations. This copy signed by twenty-five members of the squadron including nine victory ace Major R. S. Maxwell. A very fine copy. (24122) $ [STEWART, Oliver]. Cinquante Quatre. Flying Corps Songs. Cambridge: Bowes and Bowes, 1918, small octavo, blue cloth. (32)pp. Second Printing. The lyrics to fifteen World War I aviator songs: "The Syncopated Fire Control," "We Haven't Got a Hope in the Morning," and more. With seven tipped-in collotype illustrations. Tiny ink stain on spine, slight shelf-wear. (24123) $ In Dust Jacket 125. STEWART, Oliver (Philip Arnall, pseud.). Portrait of an Airman. London: John Lane, (1931), octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. First Edition. Novel based on Stewart's experiences flying with No. 54 Squadron RFC. Dust jacket, which is not price clipped, has a few very small chips along edges. The book has foxing to fore-edge and tail of text block, else fine and clean. (24201) $ In Dust Jacket 126. STEWART, Oliver (Philip Arnall, pseud.). Portrait of an Airman. New York: Covici Friede, 1932, octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. First American Edition. Novel based on Stewart's experiences flying with No. 54 Squadron RFC. A very fine, clean copy of the dust jacket which is not price clipped. Book with former owner's name, place and date on front pastedown, else very fine and clean. (24202) $ TAYLOR, Sir Gordon. Sopwith Scout London: Cassell, (1968), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (189)pp., illustrations. First Edition. As an Australian pilot in WW I, Taylor was still a teenager when he received the Military Cross and was awarded the George Cross (E.G.M.) in This is his story in 66 Squadron of the RFC in 1917 flying the Sopwith Scout Illustrated with photographs and a map. A very fine, clean copy in a dust jacket which is not price clipped. (24200) $ TAYLOR, William P. Items. World War I Aviation Pilot. Falls Church, VA: Ajay Enterprises, 1977, octavo, pictorial wrappers. (94)pp., stapled. First Edition. Taylor was a pilot in the U.S. 148th Aero Squadron but the majority of the material in this book is about training in Canada, United States, and England. Illustrations include 28 photographs and portraits. Fine copy. (16977) $45.00 Memorial Edition in Special Binding 129. (TIPTON, R. J., Captain). REYNOLDS, James P. (compiler). Captain R. J. Tipton: An Appreciation. With an account of his escape from Turkey in Asia during the world's great war, [Liverpool: Sloane & Co., Ltd., 1918], octavo, publisher's presentation binding of olive green limp suede with cover stamping in gilt. A.e.g.. (36), 32, (4),pp. plus fourteen tipped-in plates. First Edition. Preface by the compiler. Memorial volume to Tipton who was attached to 40 Squadron, France, formerly 14 Squadron, Egypt. Includes "An Escape from Turkey in Asia, August-September, 1917" by Captain E. H. Keeling. This article was first printed in "Blackwood's Magazine" May, While serving in Egypt,

21 Tipton was forced down and captured by the Turks. After fourteen months he escaped and eventually reached England. On 4 March he was posted to 40 Squadron and on 9 March he was mortally wounded in combat and died several days later. Illustrated with maps and photographs, all retaining their tissue guards. Inscribed by Tipton's mother on the verso of the front endpaper, "W. M. Bishop from Mrs. Tipton November 1918." The edges and spine of the binding are faded, the yapp edges have been worn off at top and bottom of spie but are intact around the three edges of the text block without wear or tearing. This is the only copy of a presentation binding that we are aware of with the usual binding being cloth with black stamping. (24069) $ Memorial Edition with a Letter Signed by Gwilym Lewis 130. (TIPTON, R. J., Captain). REYNOLDS, James P. (compiler). Captain R. J. Tipton: An Appreciation. With an account of his escape from Turkey in Asia during the world's great war, [Liverpool: Sloane & Co., Ltd., 1918], octavo, tan cloth, stamped in black on front cover, all edges gilt. (36), 32, (4),pp. plus fourteen tipped-in plates. First Edition. Preface by the compiler. Memorial volume to Tipton who was attached to 40 Squadron, France, formerly 14 Squadron, Egypt. Includes "An Escape from Turkey in Asia, August-September, 1917" by Captain E. H. Keeling. This article was first printed in "Blackwood's Magazine" May, While serving in Egypt, Tipton was forced down and captured by the Turks. After fourteen months he escaped and eventually reached England. On 4 March he was posted to 40 Squadron and on 9 March he was mortally wounded in combat and died several days later. Signed and dated, "Oct 1918" by Tipton's mother, "from Mrs. Tipton." Accompanying the book is a typed letter, signed "Gwilym" from Gwilym Lewis to Jack Wales dated 30th May "You wrote me a splendid letter and were good enough to enclose the "Appreciation of 'tiny' Tipton". He really did have a magnetic personality which is almost unbelievable. This is so clearly reflected in my own letter and other letters written to his family at the time of his death. I am sure that somewhere along the line I must have myself received this book...unfortunately I failed to make the lunch with Harold Balfour..." Included is the five page holograph "Appreciation" which, although unsigned and in a rough draft form with cross-outs and corrections, is obviously the tribute written by Jack Wales. Also included is a typed letter, signed "Kelly" from Kelly Wills dated 23 Jan to Jack Wales. "The item in Kilduff's column was a bit misleading. I am not planning a complete history of No. 4 Sqn. I became interested in No. 40 Squadron while researching the Career of Adolf von Tutschek...Apparently Tutschek scrapped more than a little bit with the 1917 members of the No. 40 Sqn. and I am primarily interested in that portion of the unit's history. I have a copy of the Lorraine book but I have never heard of the Tipton book which sounds fascinating...i would like to borrow, or buy...or trade for the Tipton book...i would like a copy of the text relevant to No 40 Sqn. in any form if you do not wish to part with the book..." Cloth slightly dust soiled, upper right corner mildly bumped. (24144) $ Signed by Todd 131. TODD, Robert M. (Bob). Sopwith Camel Fighter Ace. Falls Church: Ajay Enterprises, 1978, octavo, pictorial wrappers. (116)pp. First Edition. Footnotes by Marvin L. Skelton. In 1918, Numerous photographic illustrations. Todd became one of the original pilots of the 17th Aero Squadron formed in France. On 26 August 1918 he was shot down and became a prisoner of war until the Armistice. Signed in ink by Todd on the title page. Tiny spot of residue from sticker on front endpaper.55 A fine, bright copy. (24117) $ (UDET, Ernst). Kreuz wider Kokarde. Jagdfluge des Leutnants Ernst Udet. Hrsg. von Ernst Fr. Eichler. Berlin: Braunbeck, (1918), octavo, pictorial paper wrappers. (192)pp. First Edition. Text in German. Illustrated. Drawing on front cover by Claus Bergen. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Light wear to extremities, name stamp on half title, otherwise a nice, clean copy. (24197) $ (UDET, Ernst). Kreuz wider Kokarde. Jagdfluge des Leutnants Ernst Udet. Hrsg. von Ernst Fr. Eichler. Berlin: Braunbeck, (1918), octavo, pictorial paper wrappers. (192)pp. First Edition. Text in German. Illustrated. Drawing on front cover by Claus Bergen. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Light wear to extremities, otherwise a near fine, clean copy. (24198) $ VANWYNGARDEN, Greg. Pfalz Scout Aces of World War I. (Oxford): Osprey, (2006), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated. The Pfalz Flugzeug Werke, located at Speyer am Rhein in Bavaria, was the third in the great triumvirate (along with Fokker and Albatros) of German fighter manufacturers in the Great War. When World War I broke out in 1914, Pfalz initially produced copies of the Morane-Saulnier parasol monoplanes for the German air service. With the advent of the famed Fokker Eindeckers with their synchronized machine guns, Pfalz entered the fighter market with the Pfalz E.I and its successors, all monoplanes which were similarly armed.

22 Though never as as numerous as the Albatros or Fokker designs, the D III/IIIa was flown in combat by many well-known aces: Werner Voss, Carl Degelow, Erich Löwenhardt, and the balloon buster Fritz von Röth, among others. This book examines the little-known aircraft flown by these incredible men. Very fine copy. (24142) $20.95 Foreword by Douglas Campbell 135. WHITEHOUSE, Arch and Milton Lancelot. Fighting Wings. Aerial Combat in World War I. New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, (1966), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (96)pp. First Edition. With a Foreword by Douglas Campbell. An illustrated account of the first war in the air, the pilots, their fights in the air, the machines they flew, the crews who supported them, the records they set, and the results of their activities. Illustrated with photographs. Inscribed by Whitehouse on the front endpaper: "To: William W. Stenhope Who by now should know as much about all this as I am supposed to do. Sincerely, Arch Whitehouse". Cloth a bit dusty, but still a very nice copy. Light wear to jacket, which is not price clipped. (23934) $ WHITEHOUSE, Arch and Milton Lancelot. Fighting Wings. Aerial Combat in World War I. New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, (1966), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (96)pp. First Edition. With a Foreword by Douglas Campbell. An illustrated account of the first war in the air, the pilots, their fights in the air, the machines they flew, the crews who supported them, the records they set, and the results of their activities. Illustrated with photographs. Name blindstamp on front endpaper. Slight wear to jacket which is not price clipped. (23936) $ WHITTAKER, Robert E. Dragon Master. The Kaiser's One-Man Air Force In Tsingtau, China, A nonfiction book of Military Aviation History. (Cleveland, WI): COMPASS BOOKS-Video-Films, (1994), octavo, pictorial wrappers. (xx), 252pp. First Edition. Foreword by Captain Carl V. Ragsdale, USNR. Translations by Susanne Kawatsu. An account of a little-known military campaign and a German pilot flying a single Rumpler Taube in defense of the German colony at Tsingtau at the beginning of World War I. Signed by the author on title page. A very fine copy. (24158) $ WRIGLEY, Wing Commander H. N. The Battle Below. Being the History of No. 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps. Sydney: Errol G. Knox, 1935, octavo, blue cloth. 194 pp. First Edition. Illustrated with 10 full page plates and 8 fold-out maps. Includes full rolls of all ranks including ground staff. No. 3 Squadron AFC served on the Western Front from August 1917 to November They were equipped with RE8s and saw action in Flanders, Amiens, the Somme, Mont St Quentin, Peronne and the Hindenburg Line. The initial number of the Squadron was No. 69; on 19 January 1918 it became No. 3 Squadron AFC. A very scarce unit history. Small hole in cloth at top edge of back cover, top corners slightly bumped. Contents clean and unmarked. (24182) $1, In Dust Jacket 140. YEATES, V. M. Winged Victory. New York: Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, 1934, octavo, red cloth with title stamped in black on spine, in dust jacket. 456 pp. First American Edition. This book has often been described as the classic novel of the Royal Flying Corps. In the scarce dust jacket with 1/2" chip at top and at bottom of spine. Minor shelf wear along the edge of the jacket. Not price clipped. (24071) $ (YEATES, V. M.). ATKIN, Gordon. Winged Victor. A Biography of V. M. Yeates the author of Winged Victory. (Ramsbottom): Springwater Books, 2004, octavo, pictorial card wrappers. xii, 228 pp. First Edition. Winged Victor is a biography of Victor M. Yeates, a World War I Sopwith Camel Pilot with No. 46 and 80 Squadrons, whose novel, Winged Victory, is widely considered to be one of the classics on aerial warfare in the Great War. Yeates relied heavily on his own experiences when flying on the Western Front in 1918 and was written when he was in and out of TB sanitoriums. Winged Victor explores the factual aspects of Yeates' book through a detailed examination of his logbook entries, letters to his family, and the official Squadron records. A well written account illustrated with a map and over 70 photographs. With a foreword by Guy Yeates. The book contains a previously unseen chapter of Winged Victory omitted from the original publication. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page and dated January As new. (24093) $ (YEATES, V. M.). ATKIN, Gordon. Winged Victor. A Biography of V. M. Yeates the author of Winged Victory. (Ramsbottom): Springwater Books, 2004, octavo, pictorial card wrappers. xii, 228 pp. First Edition. Winged Victor is a biography of Victor M. Yeates, a World War I Sopwith Camel Pilot with No. 46 and 80 Squadrons, whose novel, Winged Victory, is widely considered to be one of the classics on aerial warfare in the Great War. Yeates relied heavily on