SELECTION OF BOOKS including technical books
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Enjoy the Sky | £5.00 |
The story of a Homebuilt Aeroplane by Robert Lowe. A Popular Flying publication, compiled and edited by Alan Dunn, Mike Grigson and Laurie Mansfield. |
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Circuits and Bumps | £12.50 |
Reminiscences of an Airman in War and Peace with the RAF and Civil Airlines 1934-64 |
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THE SPITFIRE POCKET MANUAL - All marks in service, 1939-45 | £10.00 |
Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R. J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire went on to become the definitive Allied fighter of the Second World War, and ranks amongst the most famous aircraft of all time. Numerous manuals were produced for pilots and ground crew, dealing with all aspects of the Spitfire from engine specs to cockpit layout. |
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Strength of Aircraft Elements - ANC 5 | £20.00 |
Issued by the US Army, Navy & Civil Committee on Aircraft Requirements, this wartime reference manual is divided into seven chapters. 1) General 2) Wood 3) Metals 4) Steel 5) Aluminium Alloy 6) Miscellaneous Metals and Alloys 7) Non-metallic Materials. Illustrated with graphs etc throughout. |
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The Stirling Bomber | £15.00 |
By John Reid |
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Microlighting : Affordable Aviation | £7.00 |
Written by Chris Finnigan |
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Design of Wood Aircraft Structures - ANC 18 | £22.00 |
Produced for both civil and military use by the US Dept of Defense, this manual is divided into three sections, designed as a whole to give an overview of wood aircraft construction. The 234 pages are full of technical data, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams etc. |
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A Wing and a Chair by David Sykes | £20.00 |
After a catastrophic motorcycle accident in 1993, Dave Sykes was left a paraplegic and wheelchair bound. 7 years later, he found himself missing the thrill of the road and looked to the sky. After 3 years flying, Dave came up with a plan – to fly unaided from York, England to Sydney, Australia. |
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S.E.5 Owners' Workshop Manual : Haynes | £25.00 |
This rakish fighter became known as the 'mount of aces', being the type on which the most successful fighter pilots of Britain and her Empire went to war throughout the last 18 months of World War 1. It was the Spitfire of the Western Front: delivering greater speed, range, firepower and all-round performance than the vast majority of its opposition. |
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Airborne Animals and Cockpit Companions | £19.00 |
An illustrated account of the various animals kept as pets and mascots by wartime airmen. In this enjoyable and informative book, Colin Pateman tells the story of the animal mascots and companions adopted by air force personnel and squadrons of various nationalities during World War II – dogs, cats, goats and sundry other creatures whose presence provided a welcome distraction from the stresses of warfare and an important boost to morale. Many animals took to the air as passengers in various types of aircraft and there are some remarkable tales of their antics. One dog, for instance, was washed up alive on the Yorkshire coast four weeks after the aircraft in which he was flying was lost over the North Sea. Another dog, after surviving a crash landing, went to seek help and led rescuers back to the crashed aircraft and its injured crew. Then there is the Cocker Spaniel believed to have clocked up more flying hours than any human in World War II... There are humorous tales too, such as the goat who ate a Lancaster pilot’s handling notes in mid-flight, the bull terrier with a taste for motorcycle tyres or the monkey who disgraced his Squadron by exposing himself to the King during a royal visit... Very much an international collection, there are stories of animals owned by airmen of many nations, including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Poland, France and Germany, as well as many from the UK. An entertaining read for any animal-lover and of particular interest to former air force personnel of all nations. |
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The Lympne Trials | £18.50 |
Searching for an Ideal Light Plane by Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume |
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Understanding Aircraft Structures - 4th Edition | £32.00 |
This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. |
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Stick and Rudder - An Explanation of the Art of Flying | £24.00 |
This classic manual by Wolfgang Langewiesche covers all the elements of flying, from how and why flight works, through air sense, wind drift, controls, basic manoeuvres, landing, dangers, working speeds etc. 390 pages, fully indexed, line illustrations, cloth. |
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Kitplane Construction - NEW 3rd Edition | £40.00 |
Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft. |
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Pilot's Weather : The Commonsense Approach to Meteorology | £20.00 |
This book breaks new ground in the presentation of what is and should be presented as a fascinating and vitally important part of a pilot's skill. Gone are the dreary old monotone drawings of isobars and fronts, endless graphs and reams of figures and in bounce full colour photos of what you actually see clouds and cloudscapes that tell you instantly what's happening to the air around you. For those who fly aircraft and micros, gliders or kites this book makes the weather make sense. |
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Winged Victory | £15.00 |
The novel concerns World War I, the existence pilots lead and the fear involved in flying early biplanes. Its protagonist, Tom Cundall, plans to leave the Royal Air Force when his service is up and live on a West Country farm with his friends. However, by the time he is due to leave the Air Force, all his friends have "gone west". This leaves him a broken man. |
