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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Airway to the East 1918-1920, has been written and compiled using photographs and a diary, discovered by Clive Semple, in his father's attic after his death in 1971. Once he retired in 1996, he set to work researching the background to his father's collection. The diary and two of the albums were the basis of Clive's first book, Diary of a Night Bomber Pilot in WW1 which was published in 2008.The third album and, most importantly the scrap book, provided the starting point for research into a sorry tale of RAF mismanagement which is revealed in this book. The Balfour Declaration in 1917, promised the Jews a homeland in Palestine. This contradicted a previous promise which Britain had made to the Arabs guaranteeing them independence if they helped drive the Turks out of Palestine and Syria. The Turks were duly driven out. When the Arabs discovered that they had been swindled they revolted and the British Army was unable to contain the unrest. It was decided to reinforce the Army with a fleet of bombers and fifty-one set off from England and France to fly to Cairo in the summer of 1919. Seventeen crashed or were otherwise destroyed en route and eight airmen were killed. The story got into the newspapers and Parliament demanded a Court of Enquiry. The evidence of mismanagement looked so bad, that before the enquiry began, Hugh Trenchard, Chief of the Air Staff, decided to hold it behind closed doors at the Air Ministry. The enquiries findings were suppressed by the Secretary of State for Air, Winston Churchill and the newspapers never followed up the story. Fortunately the enquiry proceedings were filed away at the Air Ministry and it was a newspaper cutting which Clive found in his father's scrap book dealing with the row in Parliament, that led him to search through the Air Ministry files and uncover this account.Most histories of the RAF are written by retired senior RAF officers who have all avoided including this event in their written works.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Airway to the East 1918-1920, has been written and compiled using photographs and a diary, discovered by Clive Semple, in his father's attic after his death in 1971. Once he retired in 1996, he set to work researching the background to his father's collection. The diary and two of the albums were the basis of Clive's first book, Diary of a Night Bomber Pilot in WW1 which was published in 2008.The third album and, most importantly the scrap book, provided the starting point for research into a sorry tale of RAF mismanagement which is revealed in this book. The Balfour Declaration in 1917, promised the Jews a homeland in Palestine. This contradicted a previous promise which Britain had made to the Arabs guaranteeing them independence if they helped drive the Turks out of Palestine and Syria. The Turks were duly driven out. When the Arabs discovered that they had been swindled they revolted and the British Army was unable to contain the unrest. It was decided to reinforce the Army with a fleet of bombers and fifty-one set off from England and France to fly to Cairo in the summer of 1919. Seventeen crashed or were otherwise destroyed en route and eight airmen were killed. The story got into the newspapers and Parliament demanded a Court of Enquiry. The evidence of mismanagement looked so bad, that before the enquiry began, Hugh Trenchard, Chief of the Air Staff, decided to hold it behind closed doors at the Air Ministry. The enquiries findings were suppressed by the Secretary of State for Air, Winston Churchill and the newspapers never followed up the story. Fortunately the enquiry proceedings were filed away at the Air Ministry and it was a newspaper cutting which Clive found in his father's scrap book dealing with the row in Parliament, that led him to search through the Air Ministry files and uncover this account.Most histories of the RAF are written by retired senior RAF officers who have all avoided including this event in their written works.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. Cloth,dj. Slight shelf-wear, else bright and clean.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Airway to the East 1918-1920, has been written and compiled using photographs and a diary, discovered by Clive Semple, in his father's attic after his death in 1971. Once he retired in 1996, he set to work researching the background to his father's collection. The diary and two of the albums were the basis of Clive's first book, Diary of a Night Bomber Pilot in WW1 which was published in 2008.The third album and, most importantly the scrap book, provided the starting point for research into a sorry tale of RAF mismanagement which is revealed in this book. The Balfour Declaration in 1917, promised the Jews a homeland in Palestine. This contradicted a previous promise which Britain had made to the Arabs guaranteeing them independence if they helped drive the Turks out of Palestine and Syria. The Turks were duly driven out. When the Arabs discovered that they had been swindled they revolted and the British Army was unable to contain the unrest. It was decided to reinforce the Army with a fleet of bombers and fifty-one set off from England and France to fly to Cairo in the summer of 1919. Seventeen crashed or were otherwise destroyed en route and eight airmen were killed. The story got into the newspapers and Parliament demanded a Court of Enquiry. The evidence of mismanagement looked so bad, that before the enquiry began, Hugh Trenchard, Chief of the Air Staff, decided to hold it behind closed doors at the Air Ministry. The enquiries findings were suppressed by the Secretary of State for Air, Winston Churchill and the newspapers never followed up the story. Fortunately the enquiry proceedings were filed away at the Air Ministry and it was a newspaper cutting which Clive found in his father's scrap book dealing with the row in Parliament, that led him to search through the Air Ministry files and uncover this account.Most histories of the RAF are written by retired senior RAF officers who have all avoided including this event in their written works. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. (2012), First Edition, Near Fine/Near Fine dj, octavo, 244pp., black boards hardcover, bright gold lettering on backstrip, b&w and color ill's, excellent unclipped (UK 19.99) dj, binding tight, owner's bookplate & inked name on front endpapers o/w text unmarked.

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.

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 256 pages, 180 approx mono within text. BIC Classification: HBW; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726. . 2011. hardcover. . . . .

Condition: New. Num Pages: 256 pages, 180 approx mono within text. BIC Classification: HBW; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726. . 2011. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 244 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New, pristine, unmarked. 8 pages of color illustrations, numerous in-text monochrome illustrations and maps. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Lightly bumped at crown of spine else a bright and clean copy. ; Pen and Sword Aviation; 9.29 X 6.38 X 0.94 inches; 244 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Pen & Sword, Barnsley, 2012. Hard cover. Book condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread. Superb photographs. Book Will be sent By Uk postal service. Inventory #022354.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st edition 2012. Firmly bound and seems unread. Both book & unclipped jacket are in excellent clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss.

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Hardback. Clive Semple, Pen & Sword Books Ltd. The origins of what became officially known as No 1 Aerial Route lay in the newly formed Royal Air Force's desire to move several squadrons of the then recently designed first heavy bomber to enter service the Handley Page O/400, to the war in the Middle-East. The aircraft had served on the Western Front with some success, although not in the long-range capacity. During the spring of 1918, the Wing Commander of No 5 Wing, 'Billy' Borton, requested that one of the HP O/400 aircraft be flown to Egypt. This was approved by Major General Sir Frederick Sykes. Before the flight could proceed a great deal of planning was required since the aircraft's maximum range was only 600 miles. Several refuelling and maintenance bases along the route were required. When planned in 1918 the route was from Paris Lyons, Istres, Pisa, Rome, Barletta, Taranto, Athens, Crete, Mersa Matru and finally Cairo. Each landing station would require fuel, spares, and communications and back-up personnel. On July 25 1918 a new HPO/400 set off from Manston in Kent with Borton and his pilot Major McLaren plus two crew. After a comparatively trouble-free flight the bomber arrived in Aboukir, Alexandria on the evening of 7 August. As a result, the RAF decided to use this route to fly several squadrons of the Handley Page bombers shortly after the war had ended. The Arab leaders had found out that the Allie's promise that the captured Turkish lands would be returned to them was a duplicitous lie and that France and Great Britain would take control of the area. This quite naturally lead to massive unrest and rioting throughout the middle-eastern lands. The bombers were needed to quell the rioting and sabotage that had broken out. Thus, on 3 May 1919, 58 Squadron set of from France on No 1 Aerial Route. It was a premature departure since many of the refuelling airfields along the route were not prepared for there incoming customers. Chaos ensued by 1 November Three Squadrons had been despatched. Of the 51 bombers sent only 26 had arrived, ten were stuck en-route and 15 had been written-off as broken or lost at sea and 11 aircrew had perished. This is the story of the development of the route. It would eventually form the first stage of the Imperial Air Route to Australia. AUTHOR: Clive Semple is the son of Leslie George Semple an RAF Officer who worked on the route. He has used his father's diary, scrapbook and photograph albums as the starting point for his lengthy researches. SELLING POINTS: . Contains many high quality photographs of places, aircraft and people . The full story has never been told . The creation of the first part of the air route to Australia ILLUSTRATIONS: 180 photographs. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st. Diary of a WW1 pilot flying Handley Page bombers 1917-1919, extensively annoted and with previously unpublished photos. 320pp. Fine copy in dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st. 1st ed. 320p. Photos. Oversize. In mylar. Jacket priced. As New/As New Copy. Book.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Based upon the diary of Leslie Semple, found by his son after his death in 1971, and detailing his life between July 1917 and April 1919. Charting his life through training for the Royal Naval Air Service to his posting in France and his daring bombing raids. Edited by Wing Commander Mawby. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Over 200 b/w photos. 320 pages including index. A lovely copy, looks unread! Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 2008 new 1st edition unread unmarked.