Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, Military & Historical Items for Discerning Collectors
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Manuals / Ephemera
Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals.
Excellent set of US Navy flight training manuals, the well known small booklets and a superb hard back bok called "Flight Thru Instruments", large format with lavish illustrations and tons of information for the budding Navy pilot. Excellent set.
$75/ £58 / €68
 Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals |  Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals |
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 Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals |  Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals |
 Excellent set of WWII USN flight training and information manuals |
WWII AAF pilot training manuals x 4.
Set of 4 official AAF pilot/aircrew training manuals, each 6" x 9" with diagrams, photos and charts - and featuring Aviation Cadet Knucklehead f the AAF. All in very good condition.
$35 / £28 / €32
 WWII AAF pilot training manuals x 4. |
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Excellent set of civil pilot training manuals all with wartime dates.
Great set of 6 pilot training manuals published by the US Dept of Commerce, used by flying schools and notably for the Civil Air Patrol (CAG) and for training flight instructors whi in turn trained WWII pilots. 3 are dated 1940, the other are dated 41, 42 and 45. All in very good condition and not an easy set of find. Each measures 6" x 9.5" and several have pull-out pages with diagrams, maps and charts.
$65 / £50 / €60
 Wartime Pilots Training Manuals as used by the Civil Air Guard and other civilian training schemes |  Wartime Pilots Training Manuals as used by the Civil Air Guard and other civilian training schemes |
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 Wartime Pilots Training Manuals as used by the Civil Air Guard and other civilian training schemes |  Wartime Pilots Training Manuals as used by the Civil Air Guard and other civilian training schemes |
Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals, plus miniature medals and badges.
Nice collection of WWII AAF manuals, all from one man, Col. Albert Keeler, who served in WWII with the AAF and afterwards in the USAF. Includes his Pilot's Information file, Base Regulations for Gunnery School, Las Vegas, Preflight for April 1944, Instrument Flying, Personal Equipment for Officers, Patter for Elementary Flight Maneuvres, plus his pay record and aircrew ID card, newspaper obituary and his full and impressive rack of medal ribbons, plus miniature medals and USAF cap badge and US insignia. A good grouping with some very useful books, all from one man.
$135 / £100 / €120
 Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals and badges. |  Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals and badges. |
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 Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals and badges. |  Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals and badges. |
 Small grouping to a USAAF/USAF pilot includes manuals and badges. |
5 WWII AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals.
3 of these are early WWII (1940-41) with the Military Symbols being a 1951 edition of a booklet originally published in 1943. The last booklet is perhaps the rarest and most interesting: standard procedures for gunners in the B-29 aircraft published May 1945. All in good, used condition, some with diagrams and pull-out pages. Lots of technical information and make great display accessories.
$50 / £38 / €45
 5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |  5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |
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 5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |  5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |
 5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |  5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |
 5 AAF Field Manuals/Training manuals |
Cutaway drawing of a Spitfire from The Aeroplane, November 1938.
Excellent artwork from The Aeroplane magazine, November 30th, 1938, showing a cutaway of the Supermarine Spitfire, the most advanced fighter aircraft of its day and pride of the RAF. Original print, slightly creased and with some water staining at the top, but has been laminated to protect it and shows no other damage. Would look great framed with a display of RAF kit or Spitfire relics.
$25 / £20 / €22
 Cutaway drawing of a Spitfire from The Aeroplane, November 1938 |
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3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944.
Three separate instruction manuals/leaflets on use of the Packboard, Pack Feld, Combat and Pack, Field Cargo. Interesting useful information. never seen these before. Some creases and marks from tape residue but no damage - they look lie they were "there," in the field. Price is for all three.
$40 / £35 / €30
 3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944. |  3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944. |
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 3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944. |  3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944. |
 3 US Army instruction leaflets on use of pack board and field packs dated 1944. |
RAF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint).
Excellent early reprint of the Pilots Notes for the "Tiffie." This is one of the original 1960s reprints - on glossy paper - not a recent copy - collectible in its own right but still a fraction of what an original costs!
$35 / £28 / €30
 RAF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint). |
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 RAF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint). |
 RAF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint). |
 RAF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint). |
 RASF Pilot's Notes for the Hawker Typhoon MkIA and IB (reprint) |
Fleet Air Arm period "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber.
Made from light weight alloy - traditionally it was believed these were cast in aluminium from shot down enemy aircraft - which is certainly possible. The Skua is a rare and unusual subject for a piece of trench art. It was a much maligned but actually robust servant and the first dive-bomber in service with the RN, remaining in service throughout the hostilities in various roles. This is a very pleasing and representative model, with an 8" wingspan, 6" long and sitting on a turned wooden base with 4.5" diameter. Would make an excellent display alongside FAA headgear or something similar.
$95 / £70 / €80
 Fleet Air Arm "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber |  Fleet Air Arm "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber |
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 Fleet Air Arm "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber |  Fleet Air Arm "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber |
 Fleet Air Arm "trench art" model of a Blackburn Skua dive bomber |
RCAF 436 squadron unit history and named silver tankard.
436 "Chinthe" Squadron, RCAF (named after the Buddhist Lion), flew Dakota transport aircraft in India and Burma from 1944 to 1945. This is their original unit history: 166 well-illustrated pages about the crews who flew the aircraft and the people of Burma they got to know. The half-pint tankard is silver plated on brass (EPNS) with a traditional glass bottom. It is engraved on one side "RCAF, India Burma 436 Chinthe Sqdrn" and on the other side "J.S. Loveridge" and "Jack". Jack Loveridge is listed among the squadron personnel in the back of the book. The tankard is heavily tarnished and much of the silver has worn off – clearly many a pint has passed through it! Lovely set and a rare RCAF unit history.
$155 / £115 / €135
 RCAF 436 squadron unit history and named silver tankard |  RCAF 436 squadron unit history and named silver tankard |
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 RCAF 436 squadron unit history and named silver tankard |  RCAF 436 squadron unit history and named silver tankard |
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RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. AP2095.
RAF Pilots Notes General (AP2095) issued to all RAF pilots while in training, along with the specific Pilots Notes for the individual aircraft being flown. This is immediate post war (third) edition which includes information about American aero-engines, the Norden bomb sight and other previously classified equipment - otherwise is identical to the wartime edition.
$40 / £35 / €30
 RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |  RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |
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 RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |  RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |
 RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |  RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |
 RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |  RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |
 RAF Pilot's Notes General, third edition dated May 1946. |
RARE original copy of official RAF Pilots Notes for the De Havilland Mosquito bomber dated 1944.
Well-used but complete copy of RAF Pilots Notes for the Mosquito Mks VIII, IX and XVI (AP2653A) dated March 1944. The classic "wooden wonder" - one of the best and most innovative aircraft of the war. It has some slightly dog-eared pages, rust stains and appears to have been folded, but it is complete with all its fold-out pages and all information clear and legible. It is inked on the front "A.T.D.LL Gosport and Weston" which stands for Air Traffic Control Division at two major RAF airfields in the south of England (Gosport and Weston Zoyland). Rare and desirable Air Ministry oublication.
$120 / £90 / €105
 RAF Pilots Notes for Mosquito Bomber |
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 RAF Pilots Notes for Mosquito Bomber |
 RAF Pilots Notes for Mosquito Bomber |
 RAF Pilots Notes for Mosquito Bomber |
 RAF Pilots Notes for Mosquito Bomber |
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RAF silhouette comparison poster Thunderbolt / Focke Wulf 190.
One of three similar posters offered. Scarce and unusual RAF silhouette comparison poster showing the difference, in outline, between the RAF Republic Thunderbolt fighter and the Luftwaffe Focke Wulf 190. 13" x 8" (33cm x 20cm). Has been folded and has pinholes in the corners, but overall very good condition. This would have been pinned up in ops rooms and crew ready rooms so fighter pilots and air gunners could readily identify the types. Great accessory for a crew room display.
$45 / £35 / €40
 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster: P-47 Thunderbolt vs Fw 190 |
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Rare 1942 RAF dropped propaganda leaflet "Le Courier de L'Air" no. 2
Though The RAF dropped these by the thousand in the early days of the war, very few propaganda leaflets survive, and this original from 1942 is absolutely superb. A 4-page bulletin dropped on France tells the French people that General Wavell is in charge and that the American army will soon be arriving in Europe! The back cover is devoted to assurance that the Russian winter will take care of the German army! It also publishes the frequencies at which French patriots can tune in and listen to BBC broadcasts on the radio! Excellent condition, no damage and minor soiling to front. At great risk, the RAF often flew missions where they dropped leaflets instead of bombs, or else dropped them on civilian targets on their way to or from a bombing mission. A rare piece of history.
$60 / £48 / €55
 RAF Propaganda leaflet, early wartime "Air Courier" |  RAF Propaganda leaflet, early wartime "Air Courier" |
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 RAF Propaganda leaflet, early wartime "Air Courier" |
Set of WW2 US recognition postcards.
Unusual and really nice set of postcard sized (5" x 3") aircraft recognition cards, featuring a b/w photograph on the front and silhouettes on the back. 22 AAF, 12 USN, 9 British, 11 German and 1 Japanese plus a chase card with aircraft parts identified. 58 total. Many of the "enemy" aircraft depict captured aircraft in Allied markings, which is an interesting slant. Nice set in overall very good condition.
$35 / £28 / €33
 Set of WW2 US recognition postcards. |  Set of WW2 US recognition postcards. |
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 Set of WW2 US recognition postcards. |  Set of WW2 US recognition postcards. |
 Set of WW2 US recognition postcards. |
Imperial Japanese officer's "hanko" signature seal stamping bone/stick.
In Japanese culture it is usual to have a personalized seal for adding one's signature or personal mark, carried by all officers in the Japanese military. This is a lovely example of a hanko carved from a piece of bone and contained in its own hand made sleeve made from a piece of military uniform wool. Seal is 2.25" (6cm) long; a notch in the shaft indicates the correct way up. One small hairline crack in surface of the bone shaft but a beautiful and unique item, possibly used for naming this soldier's kit and personal belongings.
$65 / £50 / €60
 Imperial Japanese military "hanko" signature seal stamping bone/stick |  Imperial Japanese military "hanko" signature seal stamping bone/stick |
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 Imperial Japanese military "hanko" signature seal stamping bone/stick |  Imperial Japanese military "hanko" signature seal stamping bone/stick |
RARE complete set of five WWII factory manuals + General Service Notes for the USN Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer maritime bomber.
COMPLETE set of five official factory published hardback manuals for the often underrated Consolidated PB4Y-2 aircraft, together with the softcover General Service Notes.
Flight Manual. 92 Pages, dated 1945
Airplane General and Armament. 212 (Airplane gneral) + 42 (Armament) pages. dated 1944
Power Plant. 206 pages. dated 1944
Hydraulics. 198 pages. dated 1945
Electricity. 148 pages. dated 1944
General Service Notes. (softcover) 326 pages. dated 1945
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a US Navy maritime bomber/ reconnaissance aircraft, sometimes referred to as the US Navy version of the B-24. Overall condition of this amazing set is very good, with a little wear and bumping to the outsides, the gold leaf titling has tarnished with age but the bindings are solid. Softcover shows some wear, rubbing to outside.
$250 / £195 / €230 email for more details
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Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943.
Supplement to the March, 1943 Reader's Digest and reproduced by Newsweek Magazine, this 12-page guide, printed in full-colour throughout, offers a great selection of rank and trade badges as well as some unit patches, medals and other insignia. 4.25" x 6.25" in excellent condition.
$20 / £16 / €19
 Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |  Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |
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 Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |  Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |
 Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |  Pocket Reference Guide to Army, Navy and Marine Corps insignia dated March, 1943 |
RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft.
Very interesting two-sided poster with 65 silhouettes of allied, Geman and Italian aircraft featured. Measures 22" x 16.5" (43cm x 58cm) but has been folded up so it could be carried in a pocket. It shows all main types used in the early years of the war in Europe and carries the instruction "To be kept in your AB64" which is the RAF airman's service book. Obviously shows wear and a few tears at the creases from being folded but in very good shape and quite a scarce item.
$75 / £60 / €68
 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft |
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 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft |
 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft |
 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft |
 RAF Aircraft Recognition Poster with silhouettes of Allied, German and Italian aircraft |
Original wartime RAF Wellington Pilot's Notes in amazing condition.
One of the cleanest and best copies of original wartime Pilot's Notes I have seen. Complete January 1944 dated (second edition) of Pilot's Notes for the Wellington bomber. Covers are clean, not faded (the blue ones are almost always faded!) no foxing on the pages - has obviously been well stored. Complete with its fold-out cockpit photos/diagrams. It is named inside so could be researched. Minor stain to edge of front cover but otherwise in excellent condit.
$120 / £95 / €110
 RAF Pilots Notes for Wellington bomber dated 1944 |  RAF Pilots Notes for Wellington bomber dated 1944 |
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 RAF Pilots Notes for Wellington bomber dated 1944 |  RAF Pilots Notes for Wellington bomber dated 1944 |
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 RAF Pilots Notes for Wellington bomber dated 1944 |
Early wartime RAF aircraft recognition poster for Vickers Wellington Mk II bomber.
Very early wartime recognition poster which clearly saw a fair amount of use in ops rooms and standby lounges or huts! 3-views with additional profiles highlighted in red to draw attention to key identifying features. Top edge shows some cracking and minor loss, poster is creased, has minor stains and a small piece missing on the left hand side. Typed label pasted over the top caption gives further details. All the information is intact and this actually displays well. What makes this poster even more interesting is it depicts the Wellington Mk II, which used Rolls Royce Merlin engines – quite a scarce variant which saw use mostly in North Africa. The more familiar Wellngtons used radial engines.
$85 / £70 / €80
 RAF Wellington bomber recognition poster |  RAF Wellington bomber recognition poster |
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 RAF Wellington bomber recognition poster |  RAF Wellington bomber recognition poster |
RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger by Wilkinson Sword in fitted case.
A superb dagger made by Wilkinson Sword in 1970 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Silver plated with etched blade, wooden hilt and scabbard with silver plated chape, mounted in a sky blue felt-lined wooden case with a silver plated plaque and medallions of Churchill and the RAF crest. Excellent condition with minor wear to box and light age patina. A collectible in its own right, being over 50 years old, as well as a superb reminder of "The Few".
$150 / £120 / €140
 RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |  RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |
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 RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |  RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |
 RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |  RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |
 RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |  RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |
 RAF Battle of Britain Commemorative dagger in presentation case |
RCAF Air Gunner's notebook/course notes from Armament School at Mont. View Ontario.
Personal course notes from the Armaments School, Mont. View, Ontario with incredible detail on every kind of weapon taught, from revolvers and rifles to Browning .303 and .5 inch aircraft guns, Hispano etc. Dates from mid-WWII (references on sketches to 1943). All handwritten but very neat and legible, approximately .75 inch thick with copious detailed hand drawn coloured-pencil illustrations of components, cutaways, etc. One of a kind item absolutely full of useful information.
$85 / £65 / €75
 RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |  RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |
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 RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |  RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |
 RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |  RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |
 RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |  RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |
 RCAF Air Gunner's training course notes |
German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book.
In complete contrast to the lighthearted songs featured in the US Army song book (above), this German version is all about singing for the Fatherland! Also published in 1941, it is in very good condition, 4.5" x 6" (110mm x 158mm) with 80-pages of patriotic songs, printed in typical Gothic script, with both words and music. As with the US Army booklet, a great item to display as an accessory.
$45 / £35 / €40
 German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book |  German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book |
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 German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book |  German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book |
 German Wehrmacht Patriotic Song Book |
LIFE magazine, dated March 1942 with Flying Tigers article.
Superb wartime copy of the popular American magazine in excellent condition, no tears or damage, only slight creasing and bent corners. 134-pages, large format (26cm x 35cm) with typically great photographs throughout including a fabulous feature article on the Flying Tigers / AVG in Burma with many photographs of pilots, all ID'd. There is a another great article on submarine training. Shirley Temple on the front cover. Great old advertisements throughout - colour and black and white. Magazines add a great finishing touch to any display.
$35 / £26 / €30
 LIFE Magazine - Flying Tigers (1942) |  LIFE Magazine - Flying Tigers (1942) |
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 LIFE Magazine - Flying Tigers (1942) |  LIFE Magazine - Flying Tigers (1942) |
4 x WWII commemorative matchbooks - unused condition.
These are the large format match books: 3" x 2.25" and all completely full of matches as originally produced. Slight wear externally, but superb condition.
Waco Army Air Feld, TX
Hammer Field, Fresno, CA
Wendover Field, UT
Kelly Field, TX
$20 / £15 / €18
 4 x AAF commemorative match books (full) |  4 x AAF commemorative match books (full) |
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 4 x AAF commemorative match books (full) |
4 x WWII commemorative matchbooks - no matches.
These are the large format match books: 3" x 2.25" as above, but all matches removed or used. Slight wear externally, but overall very good condition.
San Marcos Army Air Feld, TX
Hammer Field, Fresno, CA
23rd AAF Glider Training,
Hamilton, TX
SeaBees
$15 / £121 / €13
 4 x commemorative AAF match books (used) |  4 x commemorative AAF match books (used) |
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 4 x commemorative AAF match books (used) |
WWII RAF Flight Engineer's training manual on carburettors.
Foolscap size sheaf of papers, about 1/3 of an inch thick, on aircraft carburettors pertaining to the duties of a RAF Flight Engineer and or mechanic. Everything you ever wanted to know about carburettors. named on front sheet to "Whitehead".
$30 / £20 / €25
 RAF Flight Engineer's Manual - carburetors |  RAF Flight Engineer's Manual - carburetors |
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 RAF Flight Engineer's Manual - carburetors |
WWII RAF Standard Notes from RAF School of Firefighting.
Small book of standard course notes fro the RAF School of Fire-Fighting, measuring 6.75" x 8" (17cm x 20cm) and about half an inch thick (over 200 pages). Bound with string and marked "Restricted" and "Must Not Be Reproduced". Includes list of all fire-fighting equipment on hand for the RAF. Considering how much pilots and aircrews depended on Fire-fighters for their survival after returning from operations, this is a great piece to have in any RAF collection. Well used, the cover quite dog-eared but completed and with no damage.
$55 / £40 / €45
 RAF WWII Firefighting Manual |  RAF WWII Firefighting Manual |
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RAF Pilot's Notes for Spitfire Mk IIA and IIB (reprint)
Facsimile / reprint of The official Pilots Notes for the Spitfire IIA and IIB - which saw combat action during the Battle of Britain. Loose bound sheets as per the original, secured with a cord and plastic ends 9original would have had metal). An exact copy, great for the information it contains. Every Spitfire pilot would have been given one of these while he was learning to fly the type.
$20 / £16 / €18 email to secure this item
 RAF Spitfire Mk II Pilots Notes reprint |
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 RAF Spitfire Mk I and II Pilots Notes reprint |
 RAF Spitfire Mk II Pilots Notes reprint |
 RAF Spitfire Mk II Pilots Notes reprint |
RAF Pilot's Notes for Hurricane IIA, IIB, IIC, IID and IV (reprint)
Facsimile / reprint of The official Pilots Notes for the Hawker Hurricane IIA, B, C, D and IV. The early versions saw combat action during the Battle of Britain. Loose bound sheets as per the original, secured with a cord and plastic ends 9original would have had metal). An exact copy, great for the information it contains. Every Hurricane pilot would have been given one of these while he was learning to fly the type.
$20/ £16 / €18 email to secure this item
 RAF Hurricane II and IV Pilots Notes reprint |
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 RAF Hurricane II and IV Pilots Notes reprint |
 RAF Hurricane II and IV Pilots Notes reprint |
 RAF Hurricane II and IV Pilots Notes reprint |
Corgi Gloster Meteor + V-1 Doodelbug.
Corgi Classic aircraft series, a limited edition release: Pristine condition Corgi 72-scale Gloster Meteor F3 jet fighter in wartime colours of 616 Squadron, together with the Fiesler F103 "Doodlebug" flying bomb. Die Cast metal with wonderful detail. Mounted on original stands but please note there is NO BOX. Excellent condition and perfect for display.
$45 / £33 / €38 email to secure this item
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 Corgi Classics: RAF Meteor and V-1 Doodlebug |  Corgi Classics: RAF Meteor and V-1 Doodlebug |
 Corgi Classics: RAF Meteor and V-1 Doodlebug |  Corgi Classics: RAF Meteor and V-1 Doodlebug |
2 x RAF wartime medical journals.
Dated Aug-Sept 1943 and Aug-Sept 1945, these two magazines contain fascinating articles and photographs of the latest studies and developments in plastic surgery for burned aircrews,
prosthetic eyes, effects of anaesthesia, oxygen use, jungle diseases and much more. The science behind the miracle workers who put airmen back together. 22-pages and 26-pages plus cover respectively. Used with a few nicks but complete and very readable. Rarely seen publications.
Price is for both.
$35 / £27 / €32
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 2 x RAF wartime medical journals |  2 x RAF wartime medical journals |
 2 x RAF wartime medical journals |  2 x RAF wartime medical journals |
 2 x RAF wartime medical journals |  2 x RAF wartime medical journals |
Practical Flying: Complete Course of Flying Instructions by Flight Commander W.G. McMinnies, Royal Navy.
First US edition, published by George H. Doran Company in New York, 1918 - incredible book on essentially "teaching yourself to fly" based on the experiences of The RFC and RNAS in the Great War. Copiously illustrated throughout including a long panoramic pull out chart. The original flying manual with a lot of useful and historic information. Rare edition in very good condition, solid binding 248-pages.
$65 / £50 / €58 email to secure this item
 Practical Flying: flight instruction manual |
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 Practical Flying: flight instruction manual |
 Practical Flying: flight instruction manual |
 Practical Flying: flight instruction manual |
Aeroplanes and Aero Engines by "Avion."
The perfect companion to the above book on Practical Flying Instruction. Aeroplanes and Aero Engines: An introduction to the study of flight in simple language for the man in the street by "Avion" published by C. Arthr Pearson Ltd, London, 1918. First edition, second impression, October 1918. 158-pages illustrated throughout. A wonderful book for its time, when so little was known or understood about flying. Very good condition, some foxing, discolouration, but solid binding. Very readable.
$20 / £15 / €18 email to secure this item
 Aeroplanes and Engines: instruction manual |
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 Aeroplanes and Engines: instruction manual |
 Aeroplanes and Engines: instruction manual |
Daily Express War Map showing all fronts.
Printed and published 1942.
An interesting very large format full colour map showing the state of affairs in WWII in 1942. Presented with the Daily Express (proclaiming itself to be "The World
s Greatest Newspaper"). Has been folded but retains nice bright colours and very good condition, with a few crosses and slightly grubby outside from storage but no damage.
£25 / $35 / €29 email for more details
 Daily Express War Map |
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 Daily Express War Map |
 Daily Express War Map |
 Daily Express War Map |
 Daily Express War Map |
1944 Directory of AAF Stations and Activities
Useful and extensive book which lists every AAF Station AND its activities as of April 1944 - tgis includes all bases in the US and overseas. Very valuable research information. I believe this is a more recent reprint but there is nothing that says so. However it is priced accordingly.
£28 / $35 / €30 email for more details
 WWII Directory of AAF bases |
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 WWII Directory of AAF bases |
 WWII Directory of AAF bases |
 WWII Directory of AAF bases |
 WWII Directory of AAF bases |
US army first issue Kevlar ballistic helmet instruction manual.
24-page instruction booklet as issued with the first pattern ballistic helmet - the one that replaced the M-1 in the 1980s.
$15 / £12 / €13 email to secure this item
 US Kevlar helmet instruction book |
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 US Kevlar helmet instruction book |
 US Kevlar helmet instruction book |
 US Kevlar helmet instruction book |