Mark Lax (56 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Per Ardua Ad Astra: Australian Air Power Post 2010. Book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France.Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith Bluey Truscott.In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray Throttle Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a 400 series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked.The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe before moving to Australia where it defended Darwin in 1943 and 1944. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A detailed history of RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, documenting the development of the base and its role in the Royal Australian Air Force. Covering its personnel, aircraft, operations and training activities, the book provides an important record of one of Australia's significant military aviation establishments. Soft covers, pages are clean, tight and unmarked.…

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. 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.

paperback. Condition: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France. Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan "Paddy" Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray "Throttle" Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a "400" series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked. The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. …

Softcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 18x25cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 136 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine copy in softcover. Blue spine with white titles. Tall 8vo. 486 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 136 pages. 6.93x1.18x9.84 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

HARDCOVER. 2020, First edition. A near fine copy in illustrated boards. Only marked by a very faint hint of sun fading of the spine and a date stamp on the front free endpaper. Scans available if required.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Kent Town, Avonmore Books, 2026. Large octavo, 136 pages with 3 colour maps and numerous illustrations (some in colour, including numerous aircraft profiles by Juanita Franzi). Colour-pictorial card covers; a fine copy.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France.Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith Bluey Truscott.In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray Throttle Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a 400 series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked.The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe before moving to Australia where it defended Darwin in 1943 and 1944. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Pictorial Card Cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. B&W photographs throughout. 25 x 17.5 cm. 195 pp.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnIn 1996, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th anniversary of service to the Australian nation. During most of those 75 years, a global security environment developed which was known and understood and thus, the natio.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Size 270mmX190mm. This is a rare gem of a book, one of which offers a new perspective on the Australian Flying Corps squadron on operations in Sinai and the Palestine in the First World War. Told from the view of an airman on the ground, rather than a pilot, it allows a view of the conflict only fleetingly found in other histories.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France.Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith Bluey Truscott.In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray Throttle Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a 400 series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked.The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe before moving to Australia where it defended Darwin in 1943 and 1944. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Collectors Edition, Limited Release - Full Colour HardbackThere is no more iconic military helicopter than the Bell UH-1 Iroquois. That truth is etched in stone literally in the Vietnam Memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra, where the image of three Iroquois helicopters landing to extract troops in Phuoc Tuy Province in August 1967 captures their enduring legacy.Flown by Australians of all three Services between 1962 and 2007, the Iroquois served the nation in peace and war from Malaysia and Vietnam to the Middle East and the South Pacific. It saved lives in search-and-rescue missions from those stranded on rooftops during devastating floods to those plucked from stormy seas. It was the Iroquois job to deliver water, food, fodder, and fuel to stranded outposts. It became the Iroquois job to help keep the peace.It was also the ubiquitous training helicopter for pilots, loadmasters and crewmen destined for more advanced types like the Chinook, Seahawk and Black Hawk. Sixty-six were purchased over an 11-year period. Today, 33 remain displayed in museums, RSL clubs, or standing guard as gate guardians at bases around the country a lasting tribute to the Iroquois, an Australian aviation legend.This stunning full-colour hardback celebrates its enduring legacy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Sweeping the Skies is the story of No. 452 Squadron, an RAAF fighter unit formed in the UK in April 1941. Equipped with the superb Supermarine Spitfire, the squadron soon deployed to bases south of London and was in the thick of fighting against the Luftwaffe over England, the Channel and northern France. Remarkably, between August and November 1941, No. 452 Squadron held the Fighter Command record as the top-scoring unit in Britain. This was largely due to the exceptional skills and leadership of some outstanding ace pilots, including Irishman Wing Commander Brendan "Paddy" Finucane and well-known VFL footballer Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. In 1942 the squadron moved to Australia and became part of No. 1 Fighter Wing defending Darwin. The following year was spent intercepting sizeable formations of Japanese fighters and bombers. These heated combats incurred some cost including the loss of commanding officer Squadron Leader Ray "Throttle" Thorold-Smith. In the final period of the war the squadron advanced north to Morotai and Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies.No. 452 Squadron was rightly lauded by the Australian media and deserves to be remembered as one of the foremost RAAF wartime units. However, as a "400" series squadron raised in the UK it is often overlooked. The author, Dr Mark Lax, is a retired air force officer who joined the RAAF in 1974 and retired in 2024. In recent years he has reinvented himself as a military historian, educator and author. …

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, small quarto, xv/191pp, b&w photos. A little wear on edges of dw/boards, signed by editor Mark Laxr at centre of half-title page; a very good copy. Joe Bull was an aircraft mechanic with 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps 1916-19. His diaries offer a fresh perspective on the Australian Flying Corps squadron on operations in Sinai and Palestine in the First World War. The diary is complemented by 100 photos taken by Joe. Lots of details of squadron personnel, the aircraft, locations, clashes with the enemy, success and losses.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.