Highly Decorated Pilot (8 results)
The Face of Victory
Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].
Published by Published by The Quality Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London . 1961., 1961
- Hardcover
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Condition: Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over blue ground. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 180 pp. Spotting to the closed text block edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped, 16s 0d…. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.
The Hidden World [Uncorrected Advance Proof Copy of the First Edition]
Cheshire, Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].
Published by Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition . London 1981., 1981
- Softcover
- First Edition
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First edition in publisher's original plain light blue card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. ISBN 0002118750. Contains 154 printed pages of text. Pencil price and number to the front free end paper, a little soiling to the pale covers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B….F.A. PROOF COPY (Advance).
The Light Of Many Suns; The Meaning of The Bomb
Cheshire, Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].
Published by Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition . 1985., 1985
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 138 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 04135…92405 PHILOSOPHY.
HANS-EKKEHARD BOB (1917-2013) Major, Jagdflieger, Kdr. der IV./JG 51 Mölders, Ritterkreuzträger / highly decorated pilot / Officer in the Army during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
HANS-EKKEHARD BOB (1917-2013) Major, Jagdflieger, Kdr. der IV./JG 51 Mölders, Ritterkreuzträger / highly decorated pilot / Officer in the Army during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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- Manuscript
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Kurzbiographie (1 S. ca. 8°, aus Der Landser geschnitten,aufgezogen) mit seinem Porträt in Uniform und eigenhändiger Unterschrift signiert (dito : Repro-Porträtfoto (in Uniform mit Ritterkreuz) eigenhändig signiert Euro 45,-).
60th Anniversary of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Qantas) 16th November 1920 | First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed Hughie Edwards
Air Commodore Sir Hughie Idwal Edwards, VC, KCMG, CB, DSO, OBE, DFC (1 August 1914 - 5 August 1982) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force, Governor of Western Australia, and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. Serving as a bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force, Edwards was decorated with the Victoria Cross in 1941 for his efforts in leading a bombing raid against the port of Bremen, one of the most heavily defended towns in Germany. He became the most highly decorated Australian serviceman of the Second World War.
Published by 19th November ., 1980
- Signed
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8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 620 of 1470 post marked Brisbane Australia 19th November 1980 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Hughie Edwards' | Two London Heathrow stamps to the rear dated 13th November 1980 and 20th November 1980. Three cachet inserts. Certification signed by Jim Sastick Member of the P.B.F.A. AUSTRALIA (Terra Australis…).
More imagesThe Face of Victory + (Signed Flown Cover)
Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross].
Published by Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition . 1961., 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
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Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 179 + i pp. In Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip c…ase. Loosely inserted colour flow cover number 326 of 1500 issued and stamped 'Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse 14th May 1977' SIGNED by the author 'Leonard Cheshire', signed to the rear by Project Officer 'Wing Commander R. P. Langton' + archive photograph with ink writing to the reverse 'With members of 35 Sqn R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse 1941' + 2 information cards + 1985 newspaper clipping related to Leonard Cheshire. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.
More imagesNo Passing Glory | The Full and Authentic Biography of Group Captain Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C. + (Double Signed + Letter)
Boyle, Andrew [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross]. Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II.
Published by Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition . 1955., 1955
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
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Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, 384 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age sunning down the spine, not price clipped, 16s. Housed in Fine conditio…n marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Loosely inserted letter on 'The Leonard Cheshire Foundation' headed paper dated 19th September to Norman Franks and SIGNED 'Leonard Cheshire'. SIGNED by Norman Franks label to the title page 'Best wishes Norman Franks'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.
More imagesThe Hidden World | An Autobiography and Reflections by the Founder of the Leonard Cheshire Homes + (Signed Limited Edition)
Cheshire V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Group Captain Leonard [Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated Royal Air Force pilot and group captain during the Second World War, as a pilot he was awarded the Victoria Cross]. Portrait Photograph by Lord Snowden | Photographs by Norman Potter
Published by Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition Thus . 1981., 1981
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
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Condition: Fine. First edition thus hard back in full crushed navy morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second and fourth, tooling to the others, gilt feather vignette to the front board, gilt and navy hand marbled end sheets, all page edges gilt, silk head bands. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Hand written number 14 o…f 200 numbered limited edition copies. Contains specially commissioned portrait photograph by Lord Snowden, 154 pp, double page map, with 16 pp monochrome photographs on loaded art paper by Norman Potter. SIGNED by Leonard Cheshire to the limitation leaf 'Leonard Cheshire'. In Fine condition. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. + The Leonard Cheshire Foundation headed paper giving reference to the portrait photograph by Lord Snowden. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS.
