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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2008
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, South Yorkshire, UK, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent. Light edgwear and corner bumping on dj and book. Otherwise, this book appears as new. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2010
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
Seller: My Dead Aunt's Books, Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Unclipped. Presumed first ed.; 224 p., clean and unmarked anywhere on strong unaged paper; period photos; binding tight; boards and glossy pictorial and photographic wrapper is without discernible wear.
Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, South Yorkshire, 2009
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Hank Adlam began his naval flying career in 1941, his first operational posting was to the newly-formed No. 890 Squadron. The squadron's first operational role was to protect a convoy sailing from New York and bound for Greenock. Their major task was to protect the ship's squadron of Fairey Swordfish anti-submarine aircraft and to destroy any long-range Lufwaffe Fw Condor reconnaissance patrols that were transmitting convoy positions to the waiting U-boat wolf-packs. During this first operational voyage he lost his best friend who was shot down. Later, on this same initiation to front-line operational flying, Hank was forced to ditch into gale-torn Atlantic Ocean. In the autumn of 1942, 890 Squadron joined the fleet carrier HMS Illustrious, again involving convoy protection. During one patrol he helped destroy an enemy Blohm und Voss Bv 138 Seaplane. Illustrious sailed for the Mediterranean arriving in Malta, with the objective of providing air cover for the landings at Salerno. 1944 saw the Squadron pilots despatched aboard HMS London and then they briefly joined HMS Atheling, to provide air cover for a strong fleet attacking Japanese shipping around the Andaman Islands. When 890 was disbanded he joined 1839 Squadron flying the new Grumman Hellcat. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, South Yorkshire, 2009
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hank Adlam began his naval flying career in 1941, his first operational posting was to the newly-formed No. 890 Squadron. The squadron's first operational role was to protect a convoy sailing from New York and bound for Greenock. Their major task was to protect the ship's squadron of Fairey Swordfish anti-submarine aircraft and to destroy any long-range Lufwaffe Fw Condor reconnaissance patrols that were transmitting convoy positions to the waiting U-boat wolf-packs. During this first operational voyage he lost his best friend who was shot down. Later, on this same initiation to front-line operational flying, Hank was forced to ditch into gale-torn Atlantic Ocean. In the autumn of 1942, 890 Squadron joined the fleet carrier HMS Illustrious, again involving convoy protection. During one patrol he helped destroy an enemy Blohm und Voss Bv 138 Seaplane. Illustrious sailed for the Mediterranean arriving in Malta, with the objective of providing air cover for the landings at Salerno. 1944 saw the Squadron pilots despatched aboard HMS London and then they briefly joined HMS Atheling, to provide air cover for a strong fleet attacking Japanese shipping around the Andaman Islands. When 890 was disbanded he joined 1839 Squadron flying the new Grumman Hellcat. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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Condition: Used - Good. Good paperback. Book 1: the years 1941-1948. B&W illustrations. Small stains at edges of first few pages; minor wear at foot of spine & corners of front cover.
Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterised the service history of the Fleet Air Arm. Offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second World War, Adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts. Adlam charts the catalogue of errors that blighted the history of the Naval Air Service, which followed the disastrous decision in April 1918 to transfer the whole of the Air Service of the Royal Navy to form the new RAF. The main and over-riding criticism that the author finds with the Fleet Air Arm lies in the manner in which it was led. Adapting the oft-quoted "Lions led by Donkeys" description of the British Army, Adlam describes the activities of the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War as the result of "Sea Eagles led by Penguins" practices, when experienced pilots were led into battle by senior members of the Navy who possessed little or no flying experience. This led to a whole host of disasters costing many lives amongst flight personnel. Adlam charts the errors that blighted the history of the Fleet Air Arm and shows how its recovery and the triumphant turnaround of its fortunes were all the more remarkable. Taking the reader on a journey from inception during First World War service, throughout all the many disasters and successes that followed between the Wars and on into the Second World War and beyond, this book offers engaging new insights and a degree of critical candour that set it apart from other Fleet Air Arm histories currently available on the market. AUTHOR: Henry Hank Adlam was educated at Harrow School. After his wartime Naval service he, like many demobbed personnel, tried his hand at many occupations and led an intriguing civilian life (another book in the making). He is a well-known Bristol character and, having lectured for some years at the University, frequently appears in the local media. Still retaining the wicked sense of humour that is frequently demonstrated in this book, he continues to write despite being registered blind. He is the author of On and Off the Flight Deck: Recollections of a Naval Fighter Pilot in World War Two, published by Pen and Sword in 2007. An engaging and potentially controversial critique of Fleet Air Arm operations during an immensely critical period of world history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, United Kingdom
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Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£25.00 price intact). Published by Pen & Sword, 2014. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. 224 pages. ISBN: 9781473821132. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2008
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: Stephen White Books, Bradford, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: GENERATIONS GONE BY, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. The Disastrous Fall and Triumphant Rise of the Fleet Air Arm from 1912 to 1945 Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. Brand new Book. In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterised the service history of the Fleet Air Arm. Offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second World War, Adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts.Adlam charts the catalogue of errors that blighted the history of the Naval Air Service, which followed the disastrous decision in April 1918 to transfer the whole of the Air Service of the Royal Navy to form the new RAF. The main and over-riding criticism that the author finds with the Fleet Air Arm lies in the manner in which it was led. Adapting the oft-quoted "Lions led by Donkeys" description of the British Army, Adlam describes the activities of the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War as the result of "Sea Eagles led by Penguins" practices, when experienced pilots were led into battle by senior members of the Navy who possessed little or no flying experience. This led to a whole host of disasters costing many lives amongst flight personnel. Adlam charts the errors that blighted the history of the Fleet Air Arm and shows how its recovery and the triumphant turnaround of its fortunes were all the more remarkable. Taking the reader on a journey from inception during First World War service, throughout all the many disasters and successes that followed between the Wars and on into the Second World War and beyond, this book offers engaging new insights and a degree of critical candour that set it apart from other Fleet Air Arm histories currently available on the market.