Thomas G Docherty (8 results)

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.

hardcover. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy; name on endpaper.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Bumped edges. Signed by author Appears unread, may have minor superficial marking. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.

Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in mint condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Aldergrove can trace its history back to 1918 when it was first used for the testing of Handley Page V/1500s built by Harland & Wolff. Closed not long after but retained by the RAF, the airfield was used occasionally before expansion began in 1925. The airfield was used continually between the wars supporting several bomber squadrons before becoming an Armament Training Station in 1936. Anti-submarine patrols were flown from Aldergrove during the early years of the Second World War, mainly with the Anson. Blenheims and Hurricanes provided both maritime and air defence for Ulster and Belfast. The Hudson was a common sight from 1941 and was followed by the Beaufighter. Together the aircraft provided an air defence and a coastal strike capability. Operational squadrons had departed by mid-1942 and Aldergrove briefly reverted to a training role. However, by early 1943, Liberators of 86 and 120 Sqn and Flying Fortresses of 220 Sqn brought operations back to the airfield. The airfield played a key role during the Battle of Atlantic with many attacks on U-boats recorded. 1674 HCU followed, its main role being the training of crews for anti-submarine and meteorological reconnaissance, flying the Liberator, Fortress and Halifax. Post-war, a large number of units were based at Aldergrove until the airfield's role changed at the end of the 1960s. Anti-terrorist operations brought 72 Sqn with the Wessex. Pumas arrived in the 1990s followed later by 230 Sqn who also operated the type. With half of the airfield now operating as Belfast International Airport, the presence of aircraft at Aldergrove is assured for many years to come. `Ours to Hold' is a day-by-day account of operational life at Aldergrove during the Second World War. There are many personal reminiscences included in this book which bring the realities of living and working on this RAF Station to life. Ref KKK 2.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dustjacket good although ruffling to edges, boards good, internally good. Signed by author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.