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1. (1 SQUADRON RNAS). VINEY, Flight Lieutenant Taunton Elliot, DSO. Autograph air letter
written "30.VII. 15" to his mother. A very early RNAS letter in Viney's holograph "No. I Squadron
R.N.A.S." "My very dear Mother, Had a very nice crossing to Boulogne, where a Rolss Royce met us,
or rather another man in the boat, and brought us here. Had a joy-ride of 40 minutes this
morning...Dunkirk is very deserted. The bombardments did a lot of damage....you might as well send
all the soft white collars you can find...remember me to all. Your dear loving son. Taunton E. Viney."
With red "Passed by Censor" stamp on address side. Flight Lieutenant Taunton Elliot Viney, DSO, was
born in Johannes burg, South Africa and raised in Fronton, Essex, England. He flew for No. 1 Wing,
St. Pol, and later for No. 5 Wing's "A" Flight. He was killed 21 May, 1916, while flying a Sopwith 1
1/2 Strutter and crashed his aircraft into the sea off Ostend, Belgium. Exterior side soiled, interior
clean. Two very small holes at fold, else without wear. (24298) $195.00
2.
(27 SQUADRON). BOWYER, Chaz. 27 Squadron. The Flying Elephants. (Gainsboro
: Caldicotts, 1966), quarto,
pictorial wrappers. 12pp., stapled. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. This history of 27 Squadron was originally published in
the August and September, 1966 edition Of "Delta", the station magazine of Royal Air Force Scampton. Inscribed and signed by
Bowyer. A fine, clean copy and a scarce item. (24504) $65.00
3.
(31 SQUADRON). FRANKS, Norman L. R. First in the Indian Skies. (Lincoln: Life Publications Limited, 1981), large
quarto, blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. (256)pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs in black and
white and in color. A truly fine history of this Squadron. The first chapter is on the work of this Squadrin during World War One. A
very fine copy. (24527) $65.00
4.
(48 SQUADRON). RYCROFT, W. Stanley. Memoirs of Life in Three Worlds. Cranbury, NJ: J B Business Services, 1976,
octavo, special publisher's binding of textured full leatherette, author and title stamped in gilt, with original wrappers bound in. (x),
118pp. First Edition, Privately Printed. Rycroft was born and raised in England. During World War I he served as a pilot in the Royal
Air Force. He was shot down twice and suffered injuries in a third plane crash following a mid-air collision in September, 1918. His
war-time near death experiences and his long recuperation in a military hospital influenced his decision to become a missionary which
he did following his graduation from the University of Liverpool in 1922. Although only one chapter of this book covers service with
48 Squadron, it remains of interest because so little has been written about this Squadron and its service during World War One.

Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Rycroft on the title page, "To Steve St. Martin, Distinguished World War I
historian, with appreciation. W. Stanley Rycroft 2/Lt. Flight "A" 48 Squadron R.A.F. August-September 1918." Page 22 has a
correction made to the month and year of the formation of the Royal Air Force. The first 20 pp. has a very, very tiny bit of the
upper corner nicked, else a very fine, clean copy in this very scarce presentation binding. (24441) $250.00
5.
ALDERSON, A. G. D. The First War in the Air 1914-1918. 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) $50.00
6.
[ARCHER, Wesley David]. Death in the Air. The War Diary and Photographs of a Flying Corps Pilot. (London):
Greenhill, (1985), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xvi), 166pp. First Printing of this 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 realised 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. Fine copy. (24190) $20.00
7. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). 4 Squadron A.F.C. Christmas on the Rhine,
Germany, 1918. 4th Squadron A.F.C. Menu. Christmas card 4.25" x 6.25" printed in red,
light blue, dark blue and gold, (4) pp. Minor soiling and a few wrinkles at corners. (24419)
$375.00
8. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). Australian Flying Corps. 3 Squadron, A.F.C.,
Officers' Mess booklet containing four ten cents paper chits. The chits are 3.25" x 1.75" in a
perforated booklet 4" x 1.75" The plain grey covers simply have the number "10" printed on
them. Printed by Mark & Lee, Aylesbury. A few very small spots of foxing along top edge,
else very fine. One single chit sold at an auction in Australia in December, 2013 for $200.
(24435) $450.00
9.
(AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). SCHAEDEL, Charles. Australian Air Ace. The Exploits of 'Jerry' Pentland, MC,
DFC, AFC. (Adelaide): Rigby, (1979), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (160)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs.
Pentland transferred to the Royal Flying Corps after service with the Australian Light Horse in Gallipoli. He is credited with 23
victories. Inscribed and signed on the half-title by Pentland and author Schaedel: "To Steve St Martin, Sincere Best Wishes
Jerry Pentland & Charles Schaedel October 1980". Pentland has signed in blue ink, the inscription is in Schaedel's hand. A very
fine copy, jacket not price-clipped. (24313) $165.00
10.
(AUSTRIA-HUNGARY). EDELSTEIN, Michael M. Wings of Grace and Valor. Aviation Badges of the AustroHungarian Empire 1910-1918. Budabest, Hungary: Privately Published, 2004, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (x), (72)pp.
First Edition. Illustrated with photographs in black and white and color. An informative and well-done reference. Very fine copy.
(24507) $50.00
11.
BALFOUR, H.H. An Airman Marches. (London): Greenhill, (1985), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (206)pp. First
Printing of this Edition. The author's varied early flying adventures with the RFC and RAF between 1914-1923. With 16 illustrations.
A truly important aviation book. A fine copy. (24550) $20.00
12.
BARING, Maurice. R.F.C H.Q. 1914-1918. 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 "1914-1918" of the title stamping. Offsetting
from binding to free endpapers, else a fine, clean copy. (22268) $95.00
14.
BARTLETT, C. P. O. Bomber Pilot 1916-1918. 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 by the author "20.9.74"

on the title page. Also inscribed and signed by Bartlett on the front pastedown (under the jacket flap), "To Gary Reath, an aerohistorian 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) $250.00
15.
BARTON, Horace Dale. Christmas card, 1917, 24 Squadron Royal Flying
Corps. Signed by 19 Victory Ace Horace Dale Barton. 5.25" x 3.5" with a drawing of
three S.E.5A Scouts in the sky. Inside the card is printed "With all Good Wishes for A
Happy Xmas and the New Year. From [signed] Horace D Barton [printed] 84 Squadron
Royal Flying Corps B.E.F. Xmas, 1917. The blank verso of the front cover is annotated by
Barton, "S.E.5A. Scout / Flown by self." Captain Horace Dale Barton was a South African
born on 22 November 1891, he served for eight months in German South-West Africa and then 16 months in German East Africa,
before joining the RFC. After training, he went to 84 Squadron in November 1917, then to 24 Squadron on 3 January 1918. Following
a slow start, he rapidly became one of the stars of the squadron, was promoted to Captain, and awarded the DFC and Bar. On 17 June
he was involved in the action which resulted in the German Ace, Lt. Kurt Wusthoff (27 victories) being captured. By the end of the war
Barton was a 19 victory ace. Two 1/2" marks to the printed page from mounting in an album, minor dust soiling. (24492) $350.00
16.
[BLAKE, Wilfred Theodore]. The Royal Flying Corps in the War. By "Wing Adjutant". London: Cassell, 1918, octavo,
orange cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine, in dust jacket. (viii), (124)pp. First Edition. Slightly fictionalized stories by a
Royal Flying Corps pilot. Several small spots on front cover where cloth has lifted. Former owner's birthday gift inscription on front
endpaper. dated 1918. Offsetting at front and back endpapers. Dust jacket has light shelf wear along edges with a small chip at top of
spine else fine. Beautiful jacket design. Jacket not clipped. (24209) $195.00
17.
BOWYER, Chaz, (editor). Royal Flying Corps Communiques 1917-1918. London: Grub Street, (1998), octavo, black
boards in dust jacket. 258 pp. First Edition. From July, 1917 onwards weekly communiques of RFC squadron activities were published.
Based on the pilots' own reports, the concise, factual terms of these communiques depict a remarkable story of heroism and daring and
are an unrivalled contemporary record. Two volumes have been published with this being the third and final volume, detailing the
busiest period of the RFC's existence. The comprehensive coverage includes observation and bombing sorties, damage inflicted and
incurred in clashes with enemy machines, intelligence gathered and so on. Air crew are frequently mentioned by name. Very fine.
(22021) $35.00
18.
BUTCHER, P. E. Skill and Devotion. A personal history of the famous No. 2 Squadron of The Royal Flying Corps.
(Middlesex: Radio Modeller Book Division, 1971), octavo, pictorial wrappers. (90)pp. First Edition. Edited by Peter G. Cooksley. Art
work by Kenneth McDonough. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. A near fine copy. (15132) $25.00
19.
CALLENDER, Gordon W., Jr. and Gordon W. Callender, Sr., (editors). War in an Open Cockpit. The Wartime Letters of
Captain Alvin Andrew Callender, R.A.F. West Roxbury, MA: World War I Aero, (1978), octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers.
108pp. First Edition Limited to 500 numbered copies. Alvin Andrew Callender, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 4, 1893, was
educated at Boys High School and Tulane University. He received his degree in architecture in 1914. After serving on the Mexican
Border with the Louisiana National Guard's Washington Artillery in 1916, he was frustrated in attempts to enlist in the Aviation
Section, U.S. Army Signal Corps. In the summer of 1917 he crossed the Canadian Border to join the Royal Flying Corps. After
commissioning he became an instructor flying gunnery training "machines" in Canada and Texas. Among his students were several
ensigns from a group of U.S. Naval Officers who later established a gunnery training school at the "Pensacola Naval Air Station."
Another of his students from this group was Ensign James Forrestal. Callender completed his training on fast single-seaters at the
Central Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire. By May 1918 he was piloting a S.E. 5a over the Western Front. As a member of No. 32
Squadron, Royal Air Force, attached to the R.A.F.'s IX Brigade, he saw action in every major German, British and French offensive
during the last six months of the War and was credited with 14 victories. This publication of Alvin Callender's wartime letters reflects
over twenty years of research related to British aviation during the 1914-1 918 War and to the part, largely anonymously played, by
Americans serving in the Royal Air Force. Noffsinger 427. Illustrated with photographs, line drawings and two fold-out maps. Includes
a list of reference works. With the bookstamp of aviation book collector Steve St. Martin. A fine copy. (24518) $75.00
20.
(CAPRONI). APOSTOLO, Giorgio and Rosario Abate. Caproni nella Prima Guerra Mondiale. (Milan: Europress, 1970),
large oblong quarto, cream boards in pictorial dust jacket. (252)pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs. With folding
plates in full color. Tiny nick to front inner hinge, othwise a near fine copy. (24534) $65.00
21.
(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 / 1918 1919." Very fine. (24152) $550.00

22.
(CHRISTMAS GREETING). No. 1 Wing R.N.A.S. France. [Cover title]. 1917 A
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year 1918. (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 botto
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 ciruclar
stain on front wrapper, staples rusty. (24151) $550.00
23.
CLAPP, Frederick Mortimer. A History of the 17th Aero Squadron. Nil Actum Reputans si quid superesset agendum,
December, 1918. [Garden City: Country Life Press], (1920), large octavo, brown cloth stamped with the Squadron's insignia in white
on the front cover. (xii), (172)pp. First Edition. Brown cloth stamped on front cover with the Squadron's insignia of a diving great snow
owl with barbell over a ribbon carrying the squadron's motto, and with title in gilt on spine. Top edge gilt. The squadron was initially
assigned to the RAF on July 15, 1918, and operated with them until November 4, 1918, upon which date it was attached to the U.S.
Second Army. It engaged in 110 combats and had 54 confirmed victories, suffering 24 casualties of 10 killed, 7 prisoners and 2
missing. Contents include: List of officers KIA; organization and training; the Dunkirk front; the British drive for front; Sombrin;
Combat reports; Reports of low bombing and machine gun attacks; Statistics; and Appendix, Casualties and changes: Roster of enlisted
men. This pursuit squadron was equipped with Sopwith Camels. Noffsinger 502. Printed on "Blandford Bond" paper, uncut.
Frontispiece and nine plates printed upon heavy paper after drawings and engravings by Sergeant First Class Hayden C. Kellum, a
member of the squadron. Stamping of the insignia on front cover is bright and distinct. Quite a nice copy of this book. There is a tiny
one half by one half inch clear tape mend to front endpaper. Laid into this copy is the separately printed pamphlet: "Addresses of Next
of Kin of Officers and Home Addresses of Enlisted Men of The 17th Aero Squadron", (Frederick Clapp), (Garden City, NY: Country
Life Press, no date (c. 1920)), self-wrappers, stapled. Also laid in is an Army "Duty Order" to 17th U.S. Aero Squadron Private Doty to
take a Crossley tender to 148th Aero. Dunkirk & Return. Dated "7-30-18". Private Doty is listed in the book as a member of the
Squadron. A nice grouping. (24305) $675.00
24.
CLARK, Alan. Aces High. The War in the Air over the Western Front 1914-18. New York: Putnam's, (1973), quarto,
green cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (192)pp. First American Edition. Extensively illustrated. A well-written general history. Neat, small
name on front endpaper, otherwise a fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (24545) $25.00
25.
COBBY, A. H. High Adventure. (Melbourne: Kookaburra, 1981), quarto, brown boards in pictorial dust jacket. 108pp. First
Printing of this 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. A very fine copy,
jacket not clipped. (24353) $40.00
26.
COLE, Christopher (editor). Royal Air Force 1918. [London]: William Kimber, (1968), octavo, blue boards in dust jacket.
256pp. First Edition. Extracts from official communiques issued by the RAF from its formation on April 1, 1918, to the end of the war
on November 11, 1918. Daily communiques are arranged chronologically and each week's activities are summarized. Under a
"miscellaneous" heading some items in the records have been omitted. Communiques relating to the Independent Force were issued
separately. Numerous illustrations from drawings, plans, and photographs. Includes list of aircraft types used by RAF Squadrons and
leading particulars of British and German aircraft in use. Jacket slightly faded at spine, otherwise a fine copy. (15728) $45.00
27.
COLE, Christopher, (editor). Royal Flying Corps 1915-1916. Communiques. (London): William Kimber, (1969), octavo,
red boards in dust jacket. 352 pp. First Edition. From July 1915 onwards weekly communiques of RFC squadron activities were
published. Based on the pilots' own reports, the concise, factual terms of these communiques tell a remarkable story of heroism and
daring - an unrivalled contemporary record of Britain's achievements in her first experience of war in the air. Illustrated. A very fine
copy in a fine, price clipped dust jacket. (22022) $65.00
28.
COLE, Christopher, (editor). Royal Flying Corps 1915-1916. Communiques. London: Tom Donovan, (1990), octavo,
orange boards in dust jacket. 352 pp. Reprint. From July 1915 onwards weekly communiques of RFC squadron activities were
published. Based on the pilots' own reports, the concise, factual terms of these communiques tell a remarkable story of heroism and
daring - an unrivalled contemporary record of Britain's achievements in her first experience of war in the air. Illustrated. A very fine
copy. (22071) $40.00
29.
COLE, Christopher, (editor). Royal Flying Corps Communiques 1918. London: Tom Donovan, (1990), octavo, blue boards
in dust jacket. 256pp. Reprint. From July 1915 onwards weekly communiques of RFC squadron activities were published. Based on the
pilots' own reports, the concise, factual terms of these communiques tell a remarkable story of heroism and daring - an unrivalled
contemporary record of Britain's achievements in her first experience of war in the air. Illustrated. Very fine copy. Jacket not price
clipped. (24521) $40.00

30.
(DALLAS, R. S.). "In the field" commendation for 10th Wing R.A.F. for three officers
of No. 1 Squadron. Signed by Major R. S. Dallas, Officer Commanding No. 40 Squadron, R.A.F.
dated 3/4/18. Ribbon copy on paper 8" x 6.5". Small hole and rusty paperclip stain at upper left
corner. Dallas enlisted in the Australian Army in 1913 and was commissioned. He applied for a
transfer to the RFC afdter the outbreak of war and was rejected. He was accepted by the RNAS and
commenced training in June 1915. He claimed his first victory on 22 April 1916, and by February
1917 he had claimed seven enemy machines shot down, drieven down, forced to land, or driven off.
By this time he received the DSC and became a flight commander. In April 1917 the unit was
attached to the RFC. By April Dallas claimed eight more victories and by early summer was
awarded a Bar to his DSC and was given command of 1 (N) Squadron and continued to lead the unit
until mid-March 1918. Following the formation of the RAF on 1 April 1918, he was posted to command 40 Squadron with which unit
he shot down nine more enemy machines. On 1 June Dallas headed for the front patrolling along the lines, just west of the foremost
trenches where he was shot down near Lievin. With a score of 32, Dallas was second only to Robert Little as leading Australian scout
pilot of the war. (24113) $650.00
31.
(DALLAS, R. S.). "Summary of Work" dated 26/3/18. Signed by R. S. Dallas, Officer
Commanding No. 40 Squadron, R.A.F. dated 3/4/18. Carbon copy on paper 7 1/8" x 13". The
patrols and attacks of six pilots are described: Capt Napier, Capt Horsley, Capt Lewis, Lieut Warden,
Lieut Learoyd, and Lieut Harrison. Dallas enlisted in the Australian Army in 1913 and was
commissioned. He applied for a transfer to the RFC afdter the outbreak of war and was rejected. He
was accepted by the RNAS and commenced training in June 1915. He claimed his first victory on 22
April 1916, and by February 1917 he had claimed seven enemy machines shot down, drieven down,
forced to land, or driven off. By this time he received the DSC and became a flight commander. In
April 1917 the unit was attached to the RFC. By April Dallas claimed eight more victories and by
early summer was awarded a Bar to his DSC and was given command of 1 (N) Squadron and
continued to lead the unit until mid-March 1918. Following the formation of the RAF on 1 April
1918, he was posted to command 40 Squadron with which unit he shot down nine more enemy
machines. On 1 June Dallas headed for the front patrolling along the lines, just west of the foremost
trenches where he was shot down near Lievin. With a score of 32, Dallas was second only to Robert
Little as leading Australian scout pilot of the war. A few wrinkles to the paper but no tears. (24295)
$1,150.00
32.
DOERFLINGER, Joseph. Reproduction of a photograph inscribed and signed by Doerflinger, typed letter, signed, and
business card. A reproduction of a studio photograph, shoulders up, of Doerflinger in his flight suit, leather helmet and goggles, 8" x
10" with image 5" x 7". Inscribed and signed in 1969, "To Robert M. Stevens from Jos. Doerflinger, pilot of the von Richthofen
Squadron Jasta 10 & 4 - July 1918." The typed letter is on his personal stationery, 8.5" x 11" and dated 2 July 1969. He offers the
recipient a copy of his autobiography , "Stepchild Pilot" for $5 with a description of the content of the book. "...Book I - The German
Flag, contains controversial statements....I was retired from A C Electronics on 1 June 1966, 68 being the mandatory retirement age
(and now forced to live on the Security benefit.) Now I am 71 years young." The letter is mounted on black album paper. With the
original envelope and Doerflinger's calling card both of which show traces of black album paper on verso. Doerflinger was in the
trenches for three years before transfer to German aviation in December, 1917, where he served as a fighter pilot with JASTA 10 and
JASTA 64. (23889) $250.00
33.
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

34.
(FRENCH AIRCRAFT). DAVILLA, Dr. James J., and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War.
(Boulder: Flying Machines Fress, 2002), large thick quarto, original pictorial boards. vi, 618pp. First Edition. More than 950 photos
and 25 pages of color plates document all 400 French planes that were the mainstay of Allied air power. Three-view drawings in
standard scales (1/48 and 1/72) are perfect for modelers and artists. Includes operational details and orders of battle. Very fine, clean
copy. (24537) $125.00
35.
FREDETTE, Maj. Raymond H. The Sky on Fire. The First Battle of Britain 1917-1918 and the Birth of the Royal Air
Force. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1966), octavo, grey and orange cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xxiv), (290)pp. First
Edition. With a Foreword by Hanson W. Baldwin and an Afterword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor. Illustrated
with photographs and maps. A very fine, clean copy, jacket not price clipped. (24522) $30.00

36. FRENCH, Field-Marshal J. D. P. Special Order of the Day.

G.H.Q.: 4th October 1915, 8" x 6.5" broadside. "The Field-Marshal
Commanding-in-Chief desires to express to Brigadier-General H. M.
Trenchard, C.B., D.S.O., A.D.C., and all ranks of the Royal Flying
Corps, his appreciation of the valuable work they have performed
during the battle which commenced on the 25th September. He
recognizes the extremely adverse weather conditions which entailed
flying under heavy fire at very low altitudes. He desires especially to
thank pilots and observers for their plucky work in co-operation with
the artillery, in photography and the bomb attacks on the enemy's
railways, which were of great value in interrupting his
communications. Throughout these operations the Royal Flying Corps
have gallantly maintained the splendid record they have achieved since
the commencement of the campaign."This Special Order of the Day
was in recognition of the RFC efforts in the Battle of Loos. The Royal
Flying Corps (RFC) came under the command of Brigadier-General
Hugh Trenchard. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd wings under Colonels E. B.
Ashmore, John Salmond and Sefton Brancker respectively,
participated. As the British had a limited amount of artillery
ammunition, the RFC flew target identification sorties prior to the battle to ensure that shells were not wasted. During the first few days
of the attack, target-marking squadrons with better wireless transmitters, helped to direct British artillery onto German targets. Later in
the battle pilots carried out a tactical bombing operation for the first time in history. Aircraft of the 2nd and 3rd wings dropped many
100-pound (45 kg) bombs on German troops, trains, rail lines and marshalling yards. As the land offensive stalled, British pilots and
observers flew low over enemy positions, providing targeting information to the artillery. Four folds, two inch tear at one fold mended
on the verso with tape. (24303) $250.00
37.
GRINNELL-MILNE, Duncan. Wind in the Wires. London: Jarrolds, (1971), octavo, brown boards in pictorial dust jacket.
(224)pp. Revised and Reset 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 authors
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-Exupry and Arthur Gould Lee. Top edge of text block slightly dusty, otherwise a fine copy. Jacket not
price clipped. (24407) $45.00
38. 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 1914-1918. 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 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) $550.00
39.
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
1914-1918. (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, otherwsie this is a near fine copy. (23106) $95.00
40.
[HARVEY, W. J.] "NIGHT-HAWK," M.C. Rovers of the Night Sky. (London): Greenhill, (1984), octavo, pictorial heavy
paper wrappers. viii, 204pp. First Printing of this 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. A fine copy. (24552) $20.00

41.
[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) $210.00
42.
HEYDEMARCK, Haupt. Double-Decker C.666. London: John Hamilton, no date [1931],
octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 207 pp. First Edition in English. Translated by Claud
W. Sykes. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. With fold-out map tipped-in at end which is
often missing. The price clipped dust jacket has light shelf wear along edges with stain from
transparent tape at top of jacket spine. Label removed from the Hamilton logo on spine causing
abrasion to paper but not affecting the printed logo. Foxing to edges of text block. (23884) $275.00
43.
ILLINGWORTH, Capt. A. E. and Maj. V. A. H. Robeson, M.C. A History of 24
Squadron, Sometime of the Royal Flying Corps and later of the Royal Air Force. (London: The
"Aeroplane" & General Publishing Co, no date, [1920], quarto, full dark green pebbled cloth stamped
in gilt on the front cover and spine. (106)pp. First Edition. With a Foreword by Air Marshall H. M.
Trenchard. The Squadron was formed at Hounslow in September, 1915, and became one of the
earliest night flying units in the RFC. The Squadron flew their DH2 scouts to France to become the
first scout squadron of the RFC to proceed as a unit to any battle front. The C.O. was Maj. Lanoe Hawker. The Squadron also flew
DH5 and SE5 airplanes. They were in the thick of battle from 1916 until the Armistice. A scarce and important volume that includes
victory logs, honors, decorations, and a roster of officers and men. Illustrated in full color after paintings by Captain R. H. M. S.
Saundby M.C. This title is customarily seen in quarter dark blue calf and blue cloth stamped in the same manner as this copy. This copy
does not have a limitation number - perhaps this less expensive binding was produced for enlisted personnel? With the bookplate of
aviation collector, Alvin J. Kropff. Very minor wear to cloth at extremities, still a very fine copy. (24307) $450.00
44.
(JONES, Capt. Charles M.). Original war date sepia toned photographic print of Capt Charles M. Jones
standing next to his SPAD. Former Lafayette Corps pilot. The photograph is 7" x 5" with the verso identified in the
hand of collector Harry Block, "From Bert Atkinsons papers as of Thur Sept 19 - '68 via B.A.'s sister - Mrs Loyd
Bradfield. HB." Also typed on the verso of the photograph "Captain Charles M. Jones / C.O., 28th Aero Squadron."
Included is a postcard note from Mrs. Jones to the collector regretting that her husband is unable to send
photographs or signed material as he has been ill. An interesting photo - one which we have not seen published. Jones flew with Spa73
and Spa124. (22995) $225.00
45.
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 "20.4.1927" 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) $275.00
46.
JONES, Ira. 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) $295.00
48.
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) $85.00
49.
KROSCHEL, Gunter and Helmut Stutzer. Die Deutschen Militarflugzeuge 1910-1918 in 127 Vierseitenrissen im massstab
1:144. Wilhelmshaven: Verlag Lohse-Eissing, (1977), quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xxxviii), (196)pp. First Edition.
Illustrated with numerous 3-view drawings and tables, and folding plates. Laid in is the full-color, 19 x 26 inch broadside originally
issued with the book. Bottom of spine of book and upper right corner of text block slightly bumped, otherwise a fine copy, jacket not
clipped. (24546) $45.00

50.
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 1918. 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
51.
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 1917. He
was killed in an airplane accident in France in 1918, being the highest ranking officer in the Britsh 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 Shephard's blackbordered 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) $550.00
52.
LEWIS, Gwilym H. Wings over the Somme 1916-1918. 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, "To ... 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) $295.00
53.
LEWIS, Gwilym H. Wings Over the Somme 1916-1918. (Wrexham): Bridge Books, (1994), quarto, blue boards in pictorial
dust jacket. 208pp. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Edited by Chaz Bowyer. This edition includes a selection of letters written by
Edmund Lewis, the author's brother, who was killed in action in 1916. The number of photographs has been increased. A very fine
copy. Jacket not clipped. (24222) $45.00
54.
LORAINE, Maj. Robert. Signed Field Service Post Card (printed) sent to "Arthur Chudleigh Esq Comedy Theatre London"
announcing that Loraine is "..quite well." This is the card all soldiers were required to send home soon after their arrival at posting
destination. Signed, addressed and dated "15-9-14" in Loraine's hand. A very fine, and early war-date card. With "Passed by
Censor" stamp. Robert Loraine was born in a period when technology exploded into a world whose keyword was Progress. Both he and
his lifelong friend Bernard Shaw believed they were in an evolutionary period of humanity. Born into a theatrical family, he understood
its clashes of temperament and competition for the attention of the audience. He was fortunate to be playing in London by age twentyone, and secured lead roles two years later. Thus, it was incomprehensible to his peers when he volunteered to fight in the Boer War.
After his year of service, he heeded his fathers advice: first conquer London, and then America. He accepted a contract from Daniel
Frohman in New York. Four years of dusty old plots made him yearn for something new, something he found in Shaws Man and
Superman. A two year tour in the role of John Tanner led him to professional and financial success. The lust for something new also
led him into pioneer aviation. Visualizing the aeroplanes unlimited potential, he challenged the theory that flight could only take place
in calm weather by flying through a raging thunderstorm. Ever of a military mind, he also demonstrated the machines capacity for
scouting in military maneuvers. With political storm clouds closing in again in 1914, Robert volunteered six days before his country
declared war on Germany. Dispatched to the Royal Flying Corps, he served all four years of the war, rose to the highest rank of any
civilian, and was gravely wounded twice. Robert married at age forty-five, but the compromises of domesticity did not come easily to
him. His young wife, Winifred, suffered through the downward spiral of an aging actor. The 1930s brought the Great Depression and
he returned to the United States, attempting to make money on Broadway or in Hollywood. When he finally returned to England in
November, 1935, he died two days before Christmas. (23322) $195.00
55.
(LUBBOCK, Eric Fox Pitt). AVEBURY, Lady Alice. Eric Fox Pitt Lubbock. London: A. L. Humphreys for Private
Circulation, 1918, quarto, original full green morocco stamped in gilt and blind on front cover and spine. (viii), 253pp. First Edition.
Lubbock entered the RFC as an observer in August 1915 and served with No. 5 Squadron, earning the M.C. He underwent flight
training in February 1916 and served as an intructor until October 1916 when he joined No. 45 Squadron. As a Captain and Flight
Commander he was killed in action 11 March 1917. Illustrated with frontispiece portrait and nine plates. Original presentation binding
by Hatchards, Piccadilly. Inscribed by Alice Avebury on the title page: To my Dear little Weenie with love from Mother March 1918".
Front cover detached at hinge (a binder could easily repair this), light wear and bumping to corners. (24411) $450.00
57.
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. (24118)
$75.00
58. (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 1917. 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) $650.00
59.
(MANNOCK, Maj. Edward "Mick"). [MACLANACHAN, William] 'MCSCOTCH' . Fighter Pilot. (London): Greenhill,
(1985), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (x), 248pp. First Printing of this edition. After serving two years in the Infantry,
MacLanachan transferred to the RFC and was posted to No. 40 Squadron in May 1917. 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. (24551) $20.00
60.
(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 Britains top fighter ace in the Great War. Ira Jones biography of Britains 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. Joness 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) $275.00
61.
(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 Britains top fighter ace in the Great War. Ira Jones biography of Britains 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. Joness 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) $150.00
62.
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) $125.00

63. MCCONNELL, James R. Flying for France. With the American Escadrille at Verdun. Garden City:
Doubleday, Page & Company, 1917, octavo, flat, brick red cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine and
with a depiction of an aeroplane on cover with clouds stamped in white, in original dust jacket.. (xiv), 157,
(v)pp. First Edition. James R. McConnell was from Carthage, North Carolina. Desiring to take a part in the War
in Europe, he sailed for France in January 1915 and joined the American Ambulance Field Service. Serving in
Section 2, he was witness to the heavy fighting which took place around Pont-a-Mousson and the Bois-le-Pretre.
Wanting to play a more active part in the war, he joined the French Aviation in October 1915 and received his
brevet on 6 February 1916. In April he went to the Front as one of the original members of the Escadrille
Lafayette. He flew with the Escadrille Lafayette from 20 April 1916 to 19 March 1917. He proved to be a gallant
and courageous pilot, always ready for the fight, but unfortunately never gaining a victory. On 19 March 1917,
McConnell was killed in combat near Jussy. For his service with the American Ambulane he received the Croix
de Guerre, with Star and for his service with French Aviation he received the Croix de Guerre, with Palm.
McConnell's love for life and idealism as an airman come through in this enjoyable book. Name and date "March 1917" on front
endpaper, cloth very slightly worn. A bit of chipping around top and bottom of jacket spine.# (15831) $450.00
64.
MCCUDDEN, James Byford. Flying Fury. London: The Aviation Book Club, (1939), octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust
jacket. (xviii), 270pp. Fifth Printing. Introduction by C. G. Grey. The experiences of McCudden, one of the greatest of English aces,
with the Royal Flying Corps in France, as mechanic, observer, and pilot. Illustrated, and with jacket illustration by Leonard Bridgman.
Light foxing to edges of text block, 1" x 6" area damp mark on back cover, otherwise a near fine copy. Lovely jacket has slight foxing
and is not price-clipped. Neat, very tiny name and date (January, 1939) on verso of half title. (24531) $115.00
65.
(MCCUDDEN, James). REVELL, Alex. James McCudden VC. (Berkhamsted: Albatros Productions, 1987), quarto, pictorial
heavy paper wrappers. 28pp., stapled. First Edition. Aces & aeroplanes 3. Illustrated with photographs and one color profile. A very
fine, clean copy, no bumps or dings. (24392) $40.00
66.
MCCUDDEN, James Thomas Byford. Flying Fury. Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps. London: Greenhill, (2000),
octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xiv), 274pp. Reprint. With a new introduction and victory list by Norman Franks. The
memoirs of McCudden's service in the RFC from 1913 to 1918. He is credited with 57 victories and was awarded the Victoria Cross in
1918. He was killed when engine failure caused his plane to crash. Illustrated with photographs. Very fine copy. (24536) $20.00
68.
[McHARDY, Aimee] By His Wife. My Airman Over There. New York: Moffat, Yard &
Company, 1918, octavo, beige cloth with pictorial design on front cover, in pictorial dust jacket. 288pp.
First American Edition. A moving story of the love between McHardy and her husband, William Bond, a
pilot who served with distinction in 40 Squadron RFC. A very nice copy, binding in fine condition because
of the jacket. Text block dusty at edges and with a tiny brown smudge to bottom edge. Jacket dusty and
with slight shelf wear, slight chipping to top and bottom of spine. You will be pleased with this copy.
(24304) $250.00
69.
MEEKER, William Henry. William Henry Meeker. His Book. Privately Printed, 1917, octavo,
three-quarter brown cloth and grey boards with printed spine label. (viii), (258)pp. First Edition, Limited to
150 copies. Meeker was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille from 3 June 1917 until 11 September 1917
when he was killed in action. The text is followed by two engravings: the Lafayette Flying Corps certificate and of two memorial
plaques. This is one of the most attractive of the "Memorial Editions". Inscribed by William's parents on the front endpaper. Two
very tiny nicks to spine label, otherwise a near fine copy, dusty on top edge slight foxing to endpapers and fore edge of text block.
(24595) $750.00
70.
[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, 1919. 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) $750.00
71.
NEUMANN, Georg Paul (editor). Die Deutschen Luftstreitkrafte im Weltkriege. Unter mitwirkung von 29 offizieren
und beamte des herrs-und-marine Luftfahrt nach amtlichen quellen herausgegeben von Georg Paul Neumann. Berlin: Mittler,
1920, quarto, original pictorial boards and cloth. x, 600pp. First Edition. A detailed study of the German air arm during World War I.
With approximately 300 illustrations. With charts, graphs and maps. Shelf wear to extremities, one inch of front outer hinge mended
cloth at top of spine slightly wrinkled. A very nice, clean copy. (24538) $350.00

72.
NIEMANN, Robert A. Later copyprint of a photograph of Robert A. Niemann of Flieger-Abteilung A250, signed. The
copyprint is 3.5" x 5" and shows Niemann sitting in uniform from the waist up. He has signed it in full. With the original envelope.
Both items are mounted on black album paper. Included is a typed letter, not signed, dated Feb 22, 1969, "Just for your information
I have located last year some of my old Pilots and some Observers from my old Squadron A. 250 still living in Germany. Enclosed you
will find a picture, taken at Christmas 1917 with my autograph to you." The letter has traces of black album paper on the verso. (23891)
$110.00
73.
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) $750.00
74.
OUGHTON, Frederick. The Aces. London: Neville Spearman, (1961), octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. 390pp. First
Edition. Illustrated with photographs. an interesting general history of World War One in the air. One corner of back cover slightly
bent, otherwise a fine, clean copy. (24530) $45.00
75.
REES, Major L. W. B., R.F.C. & R.A., No. 32 Squadron R.F.C. Fighting in the Air. (Cover title). Washington, D.C.: Press of
Gibson Bros., "5-26-17", duodecimo, printed wrappers, stapled. 30 pp. First Edition. Pamphlet based on the combat experiences of
Rees, a VC winner and CO of No. 32 Squadron. These notes pertain to the earlier phases of aerial warfare. A good example of the kind
of information considered essential for the preparation of pilots assigned to combat. Illustrated with line drawings. Very fine and clean.
(24212) $285.00
76.
(RICHTHOFEN, Manfred von). COSTELLO, W. Brian. A Nursery of the Air Force. The Story of the Carleton Place
Great Airmen and the Brown/Richthofen Saga. No Place: Forest Beauty Products, (1979), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers.
(x), (190)pp. First Edition, 2,000 copies printed. Extensively illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps. Signed by Costello on
the title page. A very fine, clean copy. (24543) $30.00
77.
(RICHTHOFEN, Manfred von). GIBBONS, Floyd. The Red Knight of Germany. Baron von Richthofen, Germany's
Great War Bird. Garden City: Doubleday, 1927, octavo, original black cloth stamped in red on front cover and spine, in pictorial dust
jacket. (6), (384)pp. First Edition. Top edge stained red as issued. Drawings by Clayton Knight. The first complete account of
Richthofen's war flying record containing translated copies of letters, official correspondence, and an appendix listing Richthofen's
victories. With eight drawings and photographic illustrations in black and white. A very fine, clean copy and scarce in this condition.
Jacket has a few tiny chips at top and bottom of spine. Although the inner flap is price clipped, the word "Price" is still visible. Many of
the copies of this book offered for sale are actually reprints - a true first is tough to find. (24302) $250.00
78.
RIMELL, Raymond Laurence. Zeppelin! A Battle for Air Supremacy in World War I. (London): Conway Maritime Press,
1984, quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 256pp. First Edition. The Zeppelin offensive, from Adm. Hugo von Pohl's successful
campaign to persuade the Kaiser to initiate raids on Great Britain, to the destruction of L53, the last Zeppelin brought down in combat,
is chronicled in minute detail. A large number of first-hand accounts give vivid insight into the drama of the times. Over 300
photographic illustrations. Extensive appendices list German airships destroyed by aircraft, home defense squadrons up to 1916,
technical data on airships and aircraft, Roll of Honor: British and Canadian pilots, Roll of Honor: German Airship Crews, camouflage
and markings, and notes. With a bibliography and index. Signed by Rimell on label on title page. Fine copy, jacket not price-clipped.
(24520) $75.00
79.
(ROBINSON, William Leefe). Original first generation contact print photographs of
William Leefe Robinson taken while a prisoner of war at Kriegs Gefangeng Lager, Freiburg,
Germany, in 1917. Five images all 5.5" x 3.5" all mounted on flexible brown album paper. One of the
photographs has been published but the rest have not, to the best of our knowledge, been published.
(22764) $650.00
80.
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) $125.00
81.
(ROYAL AIR FORCE STAFF COLLEGE). LEE, Sq. Ldr. A. S. G., Sq. Ldr. R. H. M. S. Saundby, Sq. Ldr. B. J. Silly, Fl. Lt.
E. J. Kingston-McCloughry, et. al. "The Hawk" The Annual Journal of the Royal Air Force Staff College. Vol. 1, No. 1. Andover:
Holmes & Sons, 1928, quarto, modern blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine, with original printed heavy paper wrappers
bound in. 130pp. First Edition. Edited by Sq. Ldr. A. S. G. Lee. Illustrated with photographs. A fine copy of this informative annual.
Contribution include: "Anti-Zeppelin Work at Orfordness" and "Night Flying" by Saundby; "The Battle of Cambrai 1917" and "A
Flying Visit to the U.S.A." by Lee; "A Day Bombing Squadron in France (55 Squadron)" by Silly; "Experiences with fighter Squadrons
(4 and 23 Squadrons) by Kingston-McCloughry; "No. 45 Squadron in France" by Fl. Lt. M. Moore; "No. 57 Squadron in 1918" by Fl.
Lt. A MacGregor; "Seaplane Patrols in the Channel, 1916-18" by Fl. Lt. P. H. Mackworth, and numerous other related articles. Signed
"Lee" in the hand of A. S. G. Lee on the front wrapper and with a few notations in his hand in the text. Book stamp of aviation
book collector Steve St. Martin on the front endpaper. A very fine copy. (22870) $175.00
82.
(ROYAL FLYING CORPS INSIGNIA). Royal Flying Corps collar insignia. Three sets. Mounted on original J. R. Gaunt &
Son printed card. 5 3/8" x 8" Corners of card bent with closed tear at top affecting, "By Appointment to His Majesty..." Insignia in very
fine, unmarked condition. (24436) $275.00
83.
(ROYAL FLYING CORPS TECHNICAL PAMPHLET). A Few Hints for the Flying Officer. (Cover title). No Place: Issued
by the Air Council, (October, 1918), duodecimo, printed paper wrappers, stapled. 16pp., stapled. First Edition. F.S. Publication 72. The
text covers twenty management details that should be part of a Flying Officer's regimen. Staples rusted, else very fine. (24195) $150.00
84.
(ROYAL FLYING CORPS TECHNICAL PAMPHLET). Offence versus Defence in the Air. (Cover title). Issued by the
General Staff, October, 1917, small octavo, printed wrappers, stapled. 12pp. First Edition. Printed in France. "For Official Use Only".
Last two leaves folded at upper corner. A brief history of the R.F.C. and the German Air Service: organization, training, etc. Staples
rusted, else fine. (24215) $150.00
85.
(ROYAL FLYING CORPS). THOMPSON, Sir Robert. The Royal Flying Corps (Per Ardua ad Astra). London: Leo
Cooper, (1968), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacker. (152) pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Part of Leo Cooper's
Famous Regiments series. A very fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. Not often seen in such nice condition. (24506) $45.00
86. SAUNDBY, R. H. M. S. Flying Colours. London: The "Aeroplane" & General
Publishing Co., Ltd., [1919], oblong quarto, brown boards and linen. (44)pp. First
Trade Edition. This amateur artist's impressions were meant to convey an idea about
the work of the Royal Flying Corps for a period of one year from July 1916 to July
1917. There are reproductions of twenty watercolors which were painted at the Front.
Comments on each are given by Saundby, the artist-aviator. An attempt has been made
to be as accurate as possible concerning the colors of the aircraft of the period, and
impressions are also provided of some of the better known battlefields as they
appeared from the air. There are comparatively few examples of paintings of the air
war which date from the 1914-1918 period. The illustrations are reproduced on the
recto with the description of the painting on the facing verso page. Former owner's
four line inscription on front endpaper dated May 27th, 1919. Endpapers foxed but no
foxing to interior. Lower right-hand corner of pages damp marked along edge with a
few showing abrasion to the surface of the paper . This is all an inch up from the bottom corner along the blank margin, not anywhere
near the image. Corners scuffed though not rounded. (24309) $275.00
87.
SHORES, Christopher, Norman Franks and Russell Guest. Above the Trenches. A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces
and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. (with Supplement volume). (Stoney Creek): Fortress Publications, (1990),
quarto, blue paper boards in pictorial dust jacket. (400)pp. First Canadian Edition. Extensively illustrated. The great bulk of the book is
devoted to over 800 biographies of individual scout pilots,with introductory notes providing, in the majority of case, place and date of
birth, previous military service, decorations and post war career. The biographies include a full list of all claims made, by date, time,
type and location, together with the serial and type of scout flown to achieve the claim and a note of the authors' sources. Along with a
list of aces amongst gunners, bomber and Corps pilots. Along with: Supplement to Above the Trenches - A Complete Record of the
Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-20 which was published in 1990. Twelve additional aces have been
added along with amendments and additions to nearly 500 biographies along with 67 new photos. Both volumes in very fine condition.
(24544) $95.00
88.
SPRINGS, Elliott White. Clothes Make the Man or How to Put the Broad in Broadcloth. (No place: 1951), octavo,
pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (x), (374)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. An entertaining book, full of
Springs' talented and sometimes biting humor and satire. Includes letters to Springs' good friend and fellow "ace" Larry Callaghan. A

near fine copy of a book often found in worn condition. (24524) $30.00
89.
SPRINGS, Elliott White. Clothes Make the Man or How to Put the Broad in Broadcloth. (New York: The Empyrean
Press, 1954), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (x), 382pp. First Printing of this 1955 edition. Illustrated with photographs and
drawings. An entertaining book, full of Springs' talented and sometimes biting humor and satire. Includes letters to Springs' good friend
and fellow "ace" Larry Callaghan. A near fine copy of a book often found in worn condition. (23576) $30.00
90.
SPRINGS, Elliott White. Nocturne Militaire. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1927), octavo, black cloth in dust jacket. First
Printing of this Edition. With illustrations and dust jacket by Clayton Knight. Book in fine condition. Spine of jacket very slightly
faded, but still a very attractive copy. Jacket flaps not clipped. (22511) $75.00
91.
(SPRINGS, Elliott White). War Birds. Diary of an Unknown Aviator. Garden City, New York: Sun Dial Press, (1938),
octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust . (280)pp. First Sun Dial Printing. Illustrated in black and white and in color. Binding faded at edges,
offsetting to endpapers, two interior pages faded from newspaper clipping. Jacket worn and with a few chips. (24525) $20.00
92.
(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) $95.00
93.
[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) $450.00
94.
[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) $225.00
95.
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) $195.00
96.
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) $150.00
97.
STRANGE, L. A. Recollections of an Airman. London: John Hamilton, (1935), octavo, original black cloth stamped in gilt
in front cover and spine in pictorial dust jacket. 224 pp., followed by (16)pp. Spring, 1933 catalogue. The Airman's Bookshelf Edition.
Strange's experiences as a member of Squadrons No.5, No.6, No.23, No.12, the No.1 School of Aerial Gunnery, and the 80th wing.
Photographic illustrations. Dust jacket design by Howard Leigh. Wear to extremites of cloth. Jacket with wear to extremities, one chip
from front bottom edge and larger chip from top of spine which nearly removes the title. Jacket flap price clipped. The book is a very
clean copy. (24415) $175.00
98.
TAYLOR, Sir Gordon. Sopwith Scout 7309. 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 1935. This is his story in 66 Squadron of the RFC in 1917 flying the Sopwith Scout 7309.
Illustrated with photographs and a map. A very fine, clean copy in a dust jacket which is not price clipped. (24200) $145.00
99.
(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, 1914-1918. [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,
1918. 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 1977. "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. 1969 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) $750.00
100.
Types of British Aeroplanes. Not to be Carried in Aircraft. [London: HMSO, 1918], large quarto, original green wrappers
printed in black. (74)pp. First Edition. "Not to be carried in aircraft." Confidential F.S. Publication 21. Issued by the Air Council, Air
Ministry, [Air Intelligence, (A.1.4)], May, 1918. With 34, 3-,4-,or 5-view silhouette drawings and 3 photographs and descriptions of
each plane. Rubber-stamped name: "Edward P. Warner" on front wrapper. A surprisingly nice copy of a book often found in worn
condition. (16061) $150.00
101.
WHITEHOUSE, Arch. The Fledgling. An aerial gunner in World War I-the epic of a volunteer airman. London:
Nicholas Vane, (1965), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), (308)pp. First Printing of this edition. Illustrated with
photographs. Very slight shelf wear, otherwise a fine, clean copy. (24505) $22.50
102.
WILLIAMS, George K. Biplanes and Bombsights. British Bombing in World War I. Honolulu, Hawaii: University Press
of the Pacific, (2002), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. xiv, 312pp. Reprint from the 1999 edition. Illustrated with several
photographs.This study measures wartime claims against actual results of the British bombing campaign against Germany in the Great
War. Components of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), and the Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted
bombing raids between July 1916 and the Armistice. Specifically, Number 3 Wing (RNAS), 41 Wing of Eighth Brigade (RFC), and the
Independent Force (IF) bombed German targets from bases in France. Lessons supposedly gleaned from these campaigns heavily
influenced British military aviation, underpinning RAF doctrine up to and into the Second World War. Fundamental discrepancies
exist, however, between the official verdict and the first-hand evidence of bombing results gathered by intelligence teams of the RAF
and the US Air Service. Results of the British bombing efforts were demonstrably more modest, and costs in casualties and wastage far
steeper, than previously acknowledged. A preoccupation with moral effect came to dominate the British view of their aerial
offensives. Maj Gen Hugh M. Trenchard played a pivotal role in bringing this misconception to the forefront of public consciousness.
After the Armistice, the potential of strategic bombing was officially extolled to justify the RAF as an independent service. The Air
Ministrys final report must be evaluated as a partisan manifestation of this crusade and not as a definitive final assessment, as it has
been mistakenly accepted previously. This study develops and substantiates a comprehensive evaluation of British long-range bombing
in the First World War. Its findings run directly counter to the generally held opinion. Natural limitations, technical shortfalls, and
aircrews lacking proficiency acted in concert with German defenses to produce far less results than those claimed. A finr copy. (24519)
$20.00
103.
WINCHESTER, Barry. Beyond the Tumult. The True Story of the Greatest Escape in the Annals of Wartime
Adventure. London: Allison & Busby, (1971), octavo, dark brown boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), (208)pp. First Edition. With a
Foreword by Group Captain Douglas Bader and an Introduction by Captain L. G. Nixon. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and
maps. Three British pilots and their exciting adventure of escape from German captivity. A very fine, clean copy, jacket not price
clipped. (24510) $35.00
104.
WINCHESTER, Barry. Beyond the Tumult. The True Story of the Greatest Escape in the Annals of Wartime
Adventure. London: Allison & Busby, (1971), octavo, dark brown boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), (208)pp. First Edition. With a
Foreword by Group Captain Douglas Bader and an Introduction by Group Captain L. G. Nixon. Illustrated with photographs, drawings,
and maps. Three British pilots and their exciting adventure of escape from German captivity. Book in very fine condition. Although not
necessary, the jacket has been reenforced on the verso by two pieces of paper tape - not affecting the appearance of the jacket. Jacket is
price clipped. (24511) $25.00
105.

WINCHESTER, Barry. Beyond the Tumult. The True Story of the Greatest Escape in the Annals of Wartime

Adventure. New York: Scribner's, (1971), octavo, dark brown boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), (208)pp. First American Edition.
With a Foreword by Group Captain Douglas Bader and an Introduction by Captain L. G. Nixon. Illustrated with photographs,
drawings, and maps. Three British pilots and their exciting adventure of escape from German captivity. Light shelf wear. Jacket price
clipped. (24512) $20.00
106.
WISE, S.F. Canadian Airmen and the First World War. The Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Volume
I. [Toronto]: University of Toronto Press, (1980), quarto, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xxiv), 771pp. Second Printing. The first of
four volumes of the Official History of the RCAF. The definitive account of Canadian World War I airmen. During the war some
20,000 Canadians serving in air units and many such as Bishop, Collishaw, McLaren, and Barker achieved the highest recognition for
their achievements. Wise explains in detail the strategies and policies of the Canadian government in directing their part in the air war.
With over 200 photographs, maps (some fold-out and color), appendices, notes, index, and map endpapers in color. Fine copy. (24508)
$50.00
107.
WOODWARD, Houston. A Year for France. War Letters of Houston Woodward. New Haven, Conn: The Yale Publishing
Association, Inc., 1919, octavo, blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine and with a facsimile of the French aviation badge on
the front cover stamped in gilt and silver. (vi), 196pp. First Edition. Printed on paper watermarked, "Old Stratford." Mounted
frontispiece and with 14 plates, two of which are folding. Houston Woodward was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the
American Ambulance in 1917 then enlisted in French Aviation 14 July 1917. He received his flight training from 24 July through 14
December 1917 at Avord, Juvisy, Pau, G.D.E., receiving his brevet on 30 September 1917. He was at the Front with Escadrille SPA. 94
from 16 December 1917 to 1 April 1918 when he was killed in combat south of Montdidier. He received the Croix de Guerre with
Palm. A very fine, bright copy with an unobtrusive stain on lower back cover and several tiny foxing spots to top edge of text block.
Probably the nicest copy of this title we have had over the past 30 years. (23092) $575.00
108.
WORTLEY, Rothesay Stuart. Letters from a Flying Officer. London: Humphrey Milford, 1928, octavo, three-quarter red
cloth and black boards in dust jacket. (x), 207pp. First Edition. Photographic frontispiece of Wortley. Wortley flew with No. 22 Bristol
Fighter Squadron. Illustrated with a few line drawings. A very fine, clean copy of the book. Dust jacket very fine with a small bit of
tape at top of spine to (unnecessarily) reinforce. Gilt stamping has dulled. Jacket is not price clipped. (24210) $250.00
109.
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 1918. 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)
$1,500.00
110.
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)
$350.00
111.
YEATES, V. M. Winged Victory. London: Cape, (1961), octavo, blue
boards in pictorial dust jacket. (vi), 456pp. Reissue of the 1934 reprint. With Henry
Williamson's Tribute to Yeates and a Preface to the New Edition. Laid in is the eight
page Prefactory booklet reprinted pages of the text and order form for the book, covers
reproduce the just jacket in color. There is no bitter snarl nor self-pity in this classic
novel about the air war of 1914-1918, based very largely on the author's experiences.
Combat, loneliness, fatigue, fear, comradeship, women, excitement - all are built into a vigorous and authentic structure by one of the
most valiant pilots of the then Royal Flying Corps. Some barely noticeable foxing to first few leaves of text block. Book has a very
slight musty odor. Dust jacket has a bit of foxing. Jacket is not price clipped. (24513) $65.00
112.
YEATES, V. M. Winged Victory. London: Cape, (1961), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (vi), 456pp. Second
Reprint of the Reissue of the 1934 reprint. With Henry Williamson's Tribute to Yeates and a Preface to the New Edition. There is no
bitter snarl nor self-pity in this classic novel about the air war of 1914-1918, based very largely on the author's experiences. Combat,
loneliness, fatigue, fear, comradeship, women, excitement - all are built into a vigorous and authentic structure by one of the most
valiant pilots of the then Royal Flying Corps. A fine, clean copy. Jacket is not price clipped. Top and bottom of spine very slightly
bumped. (24515) $40.00

113.
YEATES, V. M. Winged Victory. London: Buchan & Enright, (1985), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (vi), 456pp.
First Softbound Edition. With Henry Williamson's Tribute to Yeates and a Preface to the New Edition. There is no bitter snarl nor selfpity in this classic novel about the air war of 1914-1918, based very largely on the author's experiences. Combat, loneliness, fatigue,
fear, comradeship, women, excitement - all are built into a vigorous and authentic structure by one of the most valiant pilots of the then
Royal Flying Corps. A fine, clean copy. (24516) $20.00
114.
(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 sanitariums. 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 2005. As new. (24093) $65.00
115.
YEATS-BROWN, Francis. Caught by the Turks. London: Edward Arnold, 1919, octavo, dark blue cloth stamped white and
gilt. (viii), 220 pp., 16 pp. publisher's ads. First Edition. Yeates-Brown was captured on 13 November 1915 north of Baghdad along
with Captain T. W. White and spent most of the war in a Turkish prison. With four illustrations. Presentation copy inscribed and
signed by Yeats-Brown, "To Collie Knox hoping that I shall know him very much better in 1920 from Francis Yeats Brown." A fine,
solid copy with an inch of what appears to be a damp mark at the top of the spine. (24146) $325.00
116.
(ZEPPELINS). MARBEN, Rolf (compiler). Zeppelin Adventures. (London): Greenhill, (1986), octavo, pictorial heavy paper
wrappers. 220pp. First Greenhill Edition. Translated from the German by Claud W. Sykes. A collection of episodes concerning the
adventures of Zeppelins during World War I collected from the officers and men of the Zeppelin crews. The final chapter includes a
register of German naval airships from L.15 to L.72. Photographic illustrations in black and white. A fine copy. (24549) $20.00