Wing Commander Norman Macmillan's reputation as an historian of the 1914-18 air war already stands high. His own experiences as a pilot on the Western Front, as he related in his book 'Into the Blue', is a classic among books about the period.
'OFFENSIVE PATROL', the first full-length account of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Flying Corps (RFC), and Royal Air Force (RAF) in North Italy 1917-18, is based on the author's first-hand experiences, on his worldwide correspondence, on his knowledge of and friendship with many who fought in the Italian campaign, and on research over many years during which he has carefully cross-checked the facts. The extensive appendices are a unique presentation of original material; many of the photographs have never been reproduced.
Authentic history is therefore coupled with stirring narrative as the author weaves into a living pattern the men, machines, and events of those early years of flying. This truthful presentation of a scarcely known, most gallant part of the First World War --- where RFC/RAF pilots claimed combat gains of nine to one over losses --- will be treasured by all who believe this to be the most absorbing period in aviation's history.
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Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First. nice copy. Seller Inventory # 006438
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Light wear to the book, cover, edges and corners including very slightly sunned spine and crease to front flap. Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding, A Very Good personal copy. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. **615g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE19897. Seller Inventory # 19897
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Seller: Glenbower Books, Dublin, Ireland
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. generally sound copy in similar dustwrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 28138
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Seller: Rare Aviation Books, Millers Point, NSW, Australia
Octavo, hardcover, 264 pp., plates. A near-fine copy in dust jacket. 'Offensive Patrol', the first full-length account of the RNAS, RFC and RAF in North Italy 1917-18, is based on the author's first-hand experiences, on his worldwide correspondence, on his knowledge of and friendship with many who fought in the Italy campaign, and on research over many years during which he has carefully cross-checked the facts. Seller Inventory # 1132
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Seller: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st. Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External/Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent. The titling on the spine is faded. Some minor creasing on the rear cover and a small tear on the rear top edge. Clean. Internal Condition: Excellent. Clean. A small grubby mark on the fore-edge. ISBN: 91161800. Author/Editor: Macmillan, Norman. Publisher: Jarrolds. Year: 1973. Edition: 1st. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 264. Keywords: World War One, WW1, WWI, First World War, military. The book for sale is the one in the photo. Seller Inventory # 10180
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Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
First Edition. 1973 publication with B&W illustrations; tightly bound in blue cloth with silver lettering to spine. Dust jacket not price-clipped with light wear to edges and corners; back panel slightly yellowed. Top page fore-edge foxed; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS306831I
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Seller: Antiquarische Fundgrube e.U., Wien, Austria
gebundene Ausgabe. Auflage: First Edition. 264 S. Schutzumschlag etw. berieben u. bestaubt u. gering rissig, Buchschnitt etw. bestaubt // SL01 9780091161804 *.* Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 610. Seller Inventory # 216093
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