Aircraft Recognition, The Inter-Services Journal: 30 Volume Non-Continuous Run, Volume I, Number 2, October 1942 - Volume III, Number 11, July 1945

By: N/A

Price: $150.00  $120.00

Publisher: H.M. Stationery Office / Samson Clark & Co., Ltd.: 1942

Seller ID: 2181996

Condition: Very Good

Edges rubbed. 1942 Stapled Binding. Thirty issue non-continuous run, including: October 1942 - June 1943, August & September 1943, December 1943 - May 1944, July 1944 - July 1945. Black & white photographs of various military aircraft, as well as diagrams featuring various views, with specifications and sillographs (silhouettes). Released during World War II to aid military personnel in identifying enemy aircraft and differentiating them from friendly aircraft. View more info

Deutsche Luftwacht Luftwehr, Bd. 5, N. 6, S. 215-258, Berlin, Juni 1938

By: N/A

Price: $75.00  $60.00

Publisher: E.S. Mittler & Sohn: 1938

Seller ID: 2181998

Condition: Good

Wrappers splitting along spine, ink 'File Copy' stamp on front wrapper, faint stain on fore-edge margin. 1938 Stapled Binding. [v], 216-258 pp. A photographic guide to various military aircraft. View more info

Seaplanes and General Aircraft of To-Day [Today]

By: N/A

Price: $15.00  $12.00

Publisher: Juvenile Productions Ltd.:

Seller ID: 2182156

Condition: Good

Wrappers foxed. 18, [2] pp. Color illustrations and general specifications of nine early 20th century airplanes, including: Short 'Sunderland' Long-Range Reconnaissance Flying-Boat; Short 'Empire' 'C' Class Flying-Boat; Supermarine 'Stranraer' Flying-Boat; Supekrmarine 'Walrus' Amphibian; Airspeed 'Envoy' Passenger or Freight Carrying Monoplane; Avro 'Anson' Reconnaissance Monoplane; Airspeed 'Oxford' Advanced Training Monoplane; Fairey 'Swordfish' Torpedo-Spotter-Reconn... View more info

Identification of Aircraft, United States & British, Study Sheet Page 1 - 9 - Nine Large Flash Cards (CAAF-RP-357-500)

By: N/A

Price: $20.00  $16.00

Seller ID: 2194940

Condition: Very Good

Lightly toned, ink notes on reverse of one sheet. Nine 8 x 10 7/16 sheets, each with 15 airplane silhouettes and associated nose-to-tail lengths, with models listed on reverse. Designed to be used by military personnel learning to identify aircraft from the ground during World War II. View more info

The Curtiss Standard JN4-D Military Tractor Handbook

By: N/A

Price: $15.00  $12.00

Publisher: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation: 1995

Seller ID: 2198063

Condition: Near Fine

1995 Stapled Binding. 72 pp. Late 20th century facsimile (c. 1995) of the 1918 original. A handbook of the workings of the Curtiss Standard JN4-D Military Tractor. Contents include specifications, examination of parts, general construction, flying, landing, tables, and more. Black and white illustrations included. View more info

1918 Original Photo Postcard: The Death of Quentin Roosevelt [World War I Military Aviation Photograph]

By: N/A

Price: $50.00  $40.00

Publisher: 1918

Seller ID: 2195173

Condition: Near Fine

Lightly smudged on reverse, slight forward curl. 1918 Postcard. An original photographic postcard, issued during World War I, depicting the wreckage of Quentin Roosevelt's airplane, and his body. As noted on the photo, it was taken ten minutes after his plane crashed, having been shot down over France on Bastille Day (July 14, 1918). This photograph caused somewhat of an uproar when it was released - Quentin was President Theodore Roosevelt's youngest son, and an accompl... View more info

World War II Airplane Models: A.A.F. P-38E Br. Lightning; German ME. 109E; Br. Hudson III A-29 Reconnaissance Bomber [WWII Fighters]

By: N/A

Price: $95.00  $76.00

Publisher: S.N.: 1943

Seller ID: 2195181

Condition: Very Good

Envelopes and sheets of paper toned, corners rubbed, a few creases and small stains. 1943 Unbound. World War II airplane model set. Includes the A.A.F. P-38E Br. Lightning Fighter (in envelope with assembly instructions printed on envelope); the German ME. 109E Fighter (in envelope with assembly instructions printed on envelope); the Br. Hudson III A-29 Reconnaissance Bomber (in plastic insert); the Messerschmitt ME. 110 (two single sheets of loose paper--one with mode... View more info

Instruction Manual for Ford Trimotor

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: Aviation Publications: 1973

Seller ID: 2198061

Condition: Near Fine

1973 Trade Paperback. 114 pp. Information contained in this volume is the result of study and observation of the tri-motor Ford monoplane under a variety of operating conditions, not only on commercial lines, but in private service as well. It represents the experience of both pilots and mechanics. Much space is devoted to structural details of the plane.Includes black and white illustrations.The Ford Trimotor (also called the Tri-Motor, and nicknamed The Tin Goose) was ... View more info

Ford Tri-Motor All-Metal Monoplane (Book of Instruction)

By: N/A

Price: $30.00  $24.00

Publisher: Post-Era Books: 1977

Edition: Reissue

Seller ID: 2203072

Condition: Near Fine

A 1977 reissue of the 1929 original. No jacket, sticker to rear board. 114 pp. Includes black-and-white illustrations. CONTENTS: Part I: Suggestions on Operation; Description and Specifications. Part II: Shipment of Aircraft; Erection Procedure. Part III: Service Instructions. Part IV: Fuel and Oil System. Part V: Electrical System. Part VI: Instruments. Part VII: Propellers. Part VIII: Inspection; Special Bolts; Service Tools and Equipment.Keywords: FORD TRI-MOTOR ALL-M... View more info

Modern Mechanix and Inventions, April 1935, Volume XIII, Number 6

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: Modern Mechanix: 1935

Seller ID: 2204987

Condition: Good

One inch tear to spine head, ink name, pages toned. 1935 Stapled Binding. 154 pp. CONTENTS: Building Stratosphere Air-Liners, by Allan Lockheed; Knock Down Monuments with Feathers, by Nic Sprank in Oddities of Science; American Railroads Challenge Speed Records; Racing Time for News Scoops, by Robert L. Frey; How I Judge Championship Fights, by General J.V. Clinnin; Get Cash for Puzzle Solutions - Furniture Contest Winners Get $125.00; Electrical City Built Without Chimn... View more info

Model Changes War Style (Blueprint for Victory)

By: N/A

Price: $40.00  $32.00

Publisher: Department of Public Relations General Motors: 1942

Seller ID: 2206686

Condition: Near Fine

No publisher date (circa 1940's), edges very minimally rubbed, top page corners very lightly bumped, pencil number to title page. 1942 Stapled Binding. 23 pp. Based on informal talk by O.E. Hunt, Engineer, General Motors Corporation, at meeting of Automotive Council for War Production, Detroit, Michigan, January 24, 1942.KEYWORDS: MODEL CHANGES WAR STYLE BLUEPRINT FOR VICTORY MILITARY SECOND WORLD WAR TWO WWII WW2 TRANSPORTATION AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MACHINE... View more info

Spot Them in the Air!

By: N/A

Price: $8.00  $6.40

Publisher: The Daily Mirror:

Seller ID: 2283076

Condition: Very Good

No publisher date (circa 1940), a few light spots on wrappers, a few faint creases. 32 pp. Foreword by Cassandra. Full-page photographs of aircraft on left-hand page. Description of wartime aircraft type, (British and German) on right-hand page. View more info

Silhouettes of British Aircraft (Prepared by the Air Ministry)

By: N/A

Price: $20.00  $16.00

Publisher: His Majesty's Stationery Office: 1940

Seller ID: 2283090

Condition: Very Good

Front wrapper creased. 1940 Soft Cover. 143 pp. An identification guide to British aircraft. CONTENTS: National Marking, Royal Air Force Aircraft; Fighters; Bombers; Army Co-operation; Fleet Air Arm; Reconnaissance; Transport, Communication and Training; Experimental; Civil. Includes illustrations. View more info

Recognition Handbook of Russian Aircraft

By: N/A

Price: $35.00  $28.00

Publisher: Air Publication: 1942

Seller ID: 2283092

Condition: Very Good

Pencil name and ink note on front wrapper, general light wear. 1942 Soft Cover. Air publication 1480E. An identification guide to Russian aircraft. Includes black-and-white illustrations. Tabbed sections include: A: Single Engined Monoplane Landplanes; B: Twin Engined Monoplane Landplanes; C: Three Engined Monoplane Landplanes; D: Four Engined Monoplane Landplanes; E: Single Engined Biplane Landplanes; F: Multi Engined Biplane Landplanes; G: Flying-books Float Seaplanes ... View more info

British German and Italian Aircraft: How to Spot Them

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) LTD.:

Edition: 25th Thousand

Seller ID: 2283094

Condition: Very Good

25th thousand. No publisher date. No jacket, a couple light stains on front board, spine lightly toned. 96 pp. Includes 320 drawings and photographs with descriptions. An identification guide to British, German and Italian aircraft. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Is It? Part Six [6]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1942

Seller ID: 2283097

Condition: Good

Wrappers rubbed. 1942 Stapled Binding. 17 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 5-12. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Is It? Part Five [5]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1941

Seller ID: 2283098

Condition: Fair

Wrappers unattached from binding but included, ink stamp on front wrapper, pages lightly toned. 1941 Stapled Binding. 17 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 5-12. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Is It? Part Four [4]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1941

Seller ID: 2283099

Condition: Good

No publisher date (circa 1941), a few light creases to front wrapper, smudges on rear wrapper. 17 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 5-12. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Is It? Part Three [3]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1941

Seller ID: 2283100

Condition: Good

No publisher date (circa 1941), wrappers split along spine head, pencil number on front wrapper. 17 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 5-12. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Is It? Part Two [2]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1941

Seller ID: 2283101

Condition: Fair

Wrappers loose from binding but included. No publication date (circa 1941), ink mark on front wrapper and front wrapper verso. 17 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 5-12. View more info

The Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What Are They? Part One [1]

By: N/A

Price: $5.00  $4.00

Publisher: Temple Press, Ltd.: 1941

Seller ID: 2283102

Condition: Fair

No publication date (circa 1941). Wrappers loose from binding but included, spine taped, ink mark on front wrapper and front wrapper verso. 16 pp. A booklet to test aeroplane recognition. Includes black-and-white photographs. Answers to the Identification Problems set in this booklet will be found on pages 8-10. View more info

We Speak from the Air: Broadcasts by the R.A.F.

By: N/A

Price: $7.00  $5.60

Publisher: His Majesty's Stationery Office: 1942

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 2283122

Condition: Very Good

First edition - a paperback original. Wrapper edges lightly rubbed, smudge on front wrapper, ink stamp on half-title page. 1942 Soft Cover. 72 pp. Men of the R.A.F. describe their own experiences in their own words. These accounts of operations over Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Britain, Norway, Italy, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic give us the human stories behind the official communiques, and show us the great range and effectiveness of our Ai... View more info

Military Intelligence Identification of Soviet-Russian Aircraft, July 18, 1941 (War Department Basic Field Manual, Restricted, FM 30-34); Military Intelligence Identification of British Aircraft, August 1, 1941 (War Department Basic Field Manual, Confidential, FM 30-31); Military Intelligence Identification of Italian Aircraft, October 24, 1941 (War Department Basic Field Manual, Restricted FM 30-39); Military Intelligence Identification of U.S. Government Aircraft, February 21, 1942 (War Department Basic Field Manual, FM 30-30); Military Intelligence Identification of German Aircraft, March 11, 1942 (War Department Basic Field Manual, FM 30-35); Military Intelligence Identification of Japanese Aircraft, March 16, 1942 (War Department Basic Field Manual, FM 30-38); Recognition Training, August 1954 (Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-80)

By: N/A

Price: $150.00  $120.00

Publisher: United States Government Printing Office: 1942

Seller ID: 2287625

Condition: Very Good

Stain along edges of Military Intelligence Identification of Soviet-Russian Aircraft, July 18, 1941, ink stamp on front wrapper and stains on rear wrapper of Military Intelligence Identification of Italian Aircraft, October 24, 1941, multiple creases to wrappers of Military Intelligence Identification of U.S. Government Aircraft, Februrary 21, 1942, ink stamp on front wrapper of Military Intelligence Identification of German Aircraft, March 11, 1942, two ink stamps and p... View more info

Technical Manual Parachutes, Aircraft Fabrics, and Clothing (War Department TM 1-440)

By: N/A

Price: $25.00  $20.00

Publisher: War Department: 1941

Seller ID: 2287628

Condition: Very Good

Minor general wear. 1941 Soft Cover. 118 pp. CONTENTS: Materials; Shop Equipment and Tools; Modification and Maintenance of Clothing and Flying Equipment; Construction of Parachutes; Maintenance and Storage of Parachutes; Instructions for Using Parachutes; Appendix; Index. View more info

Technical Manual Aircraft Instruments, February 2, 1942 (War Department TM 1-413)

By: N/A

Price: $15.00  $12.00

Publisher: War Department: 1942

Seller ID: 2287629

Condition: Very Good

Minor general wear. 1942 Soft Cover. 234 pp. CONTENTS: General; Maintenance, Storage, and Repair; Installation; Fuel Pressure Gages; Suction Gages; Manifold Pressure Gages; De-Icing Pressure Gages; Oil Pressure Gage; Landing Gear Pressure Gage; Engine Gage Units; Chronometric Tachometers; Generator-Voltmeter Tachometers; Engine Synchronism Indicator (Weston); Engine Synchroscope (Eclipse); Vapor Pressure Thermometers; Cylinder Temperature Gages; Fuel Mixture Indicators; ... View more info

Technical Manual Theory of Flight, February 24, 1941 (War Department TM 1-400)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: War Department: 1941

Seller ID: 2287631

Condition: Very Good

Minor loss to spine head and spine base. 1941 Soft Cover. 182 pp. CONTENTS: General; Fundamentals of Aerodynamics; Airfoils; Parasite Drag; Propellers; Performance; Equilibrium, Stability, and Control; Dynamic Loads; Appendix: Nomenclature; Index. View more info

Technical Manual Aircraft Propellers (War Department TM 1-412)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: War Department: 1940

Seller ID: 2287632

Condition: Very Good

Ink name on front wrapper. 1940 Soft Cover. 107 pp. CONTENTS: General; Ground Adjustable Propeller; Lycoming-Smith Controllable Propeller; Curtiss Controllable Propeller; Hamilton Standard Two-Position Propeller; Hamilton Standard Constant Speed Propeller; Hamilton Standard Hydromatic Propeller; Propeller Anti-Icer Equipment; General Maintenance and Repair; Index. View more info

Technical Manual Airplane Structures (War Department TM 1-410)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: War Department: 1941

Seller ID: 2287633

Condition: Very Good

Ink name on front wrapper. 1941 Soft Cover. 132 pp. CONTENTS: General; Fuselages; Engine Mounts; Wings; Stabilizers; Flight Control Surfaces and Wing Flaps; Flight Control Mechanisms; Landing Gear; Tires and Tubes; Wheels; Brakes; Cockpits and Cabins; Cowling and Fairing; Shielding and Bonding; Towing, Mooring, and Handling; Hydraulic Jacks; Cleaning; Lubricants; Insignia and Markings; Index. View more info

Technical Manual Aircraft Engine Operation and Test (War Department TM 1-408)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: War Department: 1940

Seller ID: 2287634

Condition: Near Fine

A nice copy. 1940 Stapled Binding. 62 pp. CONTENTS: Control Systems; Operation; Testing; Troubles; Storage and Shipment. View more info

Technical Manual Aircraft Engines, December 9, 1941 (War Department TM 1-405)

By: N/A

Price: $10.00  $8.00

Publisher: War Department: 1941

Seller ID: 2287635

Condition: Very Good

Ink name on front wrapper. 1941 Stapled Binding. 81 pp. CONTENTS: Internal-Combustion Engine Principles; Classification and Description of Engine Types; Description and Construction of Engine Units; Repair Principles; Engine Lubrications; Engine Cooling. View more info