world fighter ace (22 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fine. - A white 3-5/8 inch high by 6-1/2 inch wide envelope is illustrated with an image of a bombed battleship & a rescue boat at Pearl Harbor titled "Commemorating World War II / 1941: A World at War" with an Atlantic Charter postage stamp. Signed "Lt/Col James W. Empey" on the address panel. Fine World War II fighter pilot James W. Empey [1924-2013] became an ace at the young age of 20 when he shot down five German aircraft within a month in 1944. After the war he returned to the United States and became a training instructor. He subsequently attended the Air Force's experimental test pilot school and in 1962 was sent to Oklahoma State University to earn a degree in aeronautical engineering. He volunteered to go to Vietnam and flew missions throughout that war, retiring from the Air Force in 1972 as lieutenant colonel. During his years of service he was awarded the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a total of 27 Air Medals. He was also inducted into the Commemorative Air Force American Combat Airman Hall of Fame in 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. The life of this outstanding Luftwaffe personality and leading exponent of night fighter tactics who shot down 110 aircraft, 102 of them at night, he was killed when his plane crashed in October 1944. Contains (xvi), 304 pp with splendid monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. GERMANY [Luftwaffe & Pilots].

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Beurling was recognised as Canada's most famous hero of the Second World War, as 'The Falcon of Malta' and the 'Knight of Malta', having been credited with shooting down 27 Axis aircraft in just 14 days over the besieged Mediterranean island. Before the war ended his official total climbed to 31. Contains (xvi), 257 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. Unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. 6'' x 4½'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and aeroplane to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in original glassine dust wrapper which has darkened with age. The American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company bookmark concerning this book loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii)-2, 258 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted 7'' x 5'' Number 163 of 200 photograph of Air Commodore Peter Malam Brothers reproduced by the Joint Services Charities Consortium SIGNED to the bottom white margin 'Peter Brothers', SIGNED to the rear by Stephen J. Hill J.S.C.C. Project Officer + The Battle of Britain information card on Air Commodore Peter Malam Brothers. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 263 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Third impression in publisher's original illustrated pink and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. London Booksellers ticket inside and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0911038930 GERMANY [World War II].

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 259 pp with monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 2012' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xii), 292 pp with many hitherto unpublished monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Tom Neil to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil | 249 Squadron 1940 - 42'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).

Albumblatt (1 S. quer 4 to, links gedruckte Biographie, rechts sein Foto, in seinem Flugzeug sitzend), unter seinem Foto eigenhändig signiert.

Albumblatt (1 S. quer 4 to, links gedruckte Biographie, rechts sein Foto, vor seinem Flugzeug stehend), unter seinem Foto eigenhändig signiert.

First impression of the new edition | First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 270 pp with monochrome and sepia archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes | Tom Neil 249 Squadron 1940 - 1942' + 7'' x 5'' private colour photograph of the author and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony + A4 typed letter dated 28th December 2011 from the author's private residence in Bungay SIGNED 'Tom Neil' + A4 typed letter from 249 Gold Coast Squadron Association SIGNED 'Tommy Cullen' Honorary Secretary + press clipping. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 225 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Printed illustrated Beaufighter bookplate to the half-title page SIGNED in blue fountain ink 'John Cunningham' + No. 963 of 1142 'The Night Blitz 16-22 November 1940' flown cover SIGNED John Cunningham to the front cover | 30 December 1990 post office stamp, two further stamps to the rear | Royal Air Force Halton (15 March 1991) and Army Air Corps Centre (15 March 1991) | certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Three information card cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. AVIATION & AERONAUTICS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 9¾'' x 7''. Contains (vii)-1, 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil, -249 Sqn 1940 - 1942' + photo corner mounted 6'' x 4'' private colour photograph of the author at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, opposite the title page. Supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Second edition (first published in 1995) hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (vi), 218 pp with 84 plates on 16 and 3 full-page maps. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author bookplate to the title page 'Best wishes, Norman Franks' + Colour Flown Cover Card No. 618 SIGNED by Neville Duke which is also SIGNED by W.O.A. Bunn (Royal Air Force, Abingdon) and SIGNED by Allan Wood (Empire Test Pilots School Boscombe Down, Wiltshire 27th October 1982) + SIGNED period monochrome photograph of Neville Duke stepping out of the cockpit. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9¼'' x 7''. Contains 80 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Feint crease line to the top front corner, else in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. 1940 - 1942'. Member of the P.B.F.A. AEROPLANES.

11'' x 9'' framed and glazed colour photograph of Tom Neil and Tony Iveson sitting together at a private ceremony. SIGNED to the cream mount 'Tom Neil 249 Sqn' and 'Tony Iveson 616 Sqn'. In Fine condition. Please note that for overseas buyers the paper seal to the rear will be slit open so that the glass can be removed. Member of the P.B.F.A. BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Pas de couverture. Zustand: Très bon. Rare - Signed large photo. February 1983. Size : 20x26 cm (photo). Condition : please see scans. Provenance : Claude Chauveau collection. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

Pas de couverture. Zustand: Bon. Rare - Authentic signed guestbook page + Sketch. Cap d'Agde, August 1983. Also signed by E.K. Harry. Pierre Clostermann, the ace of the RAF has also become an ace of fishing. He has published and illustrated books on fishing. Size : 24.5x19.5 cm. Condition : please see scans. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

Pas de couverture. Zustand: Bon. RARE - Portrait by Christos Simatos (postcard) signed on board the S.S. France to the bartender Louis Dragon in March 1927. Size : 9x14 cm. Condition : please see scans. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

Fotopostkarte (im Kreis grosser Familie, 9 x 13,5 cm) mit rückseitig eigenhändigen Zeilen, Unterschrift signiert (voller Absender) "Lieber Theodor ! Sende Dir viele Grüsse aus dem fernen Osten wo es 3 Stunden früher Tag wird. Dein ONKEL HANS. Viele Grüsse an Papa u Mama und sie sollen auch mal schreiben" Absender: Leutnant Pippart. Flieger-Abt. A 220. Feldpost, Briefstempel der Flieger-Abteilung 220 A. - an seinen Neffen THEODOR NOLL in Heidelberg. (wiki: Flugzeugkonstrukteur mit seinem Schwager, dem Fabrikanten Heinrich Noll aus Schwarzach im Kleinen Odenwald . So besiegte er den französischen Kampfflieger und Ritter der Ehrenlegion Lieutenant Charles Boudoux d?Hautefeuille und wurde zudem einer der erfolgreichsten Ballonjäger: Die von Flak und Schutzflugzeugen gesicherten Fesselballons, mit denen der Gegner das Gefechtsfeld beobachtete und das Artilleriefeuer leitete, waren besonders gefährliche Ziele.).