Decisive Factor Air Power by Stephens Alan (6 results)
The Decisive Factor Air Power Doctrine
Air Vice-Marshall H. N. Wrigley Edited By Alan Stephens and Brendan O'Loughlin
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The Last Post Bookshop, Holbrook, NSW, AustraliaThe Last Post Bookshop
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Laminated Boards. Condition: Very Good. First Editon. pages 188, b/w illustrations, The diagrams, maps tables were all drawn by Wrigley and copied dire4ct from the original notebooks. Probably ex library as there are scrapes/scars inside covers and over what appear to be two stamps, which have been whited out. Otherwise very good condition. This collection of essays and notes from Wrigley's personal note books, dating from tghe 1920s, establishes him as Australia's firfst authoritative commentator on air power. Wrigley's analysis of such subjects as strategy, aerial bombing, air to air combat and the nature of war shows why, since 1920, air power has been the decisive factor in many conflicts. Illustrated h/c.…
Published by Canberra, RAAF Air Power Studies Centre, 1990., 1990
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Grant's Bookshop, Cheltenham, VIC, AustraliaGrant's Bookshop
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Add to basket4to. xviii+188pp. B/w illustrations. Original wrappers, previous owner's name, a near fine copy. . First edition.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Little Lane Books, Nanango, QLD, AustraliaLittle Lane Books
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. First Edition. As New condition. "Wrigley's contribution to aviatian extends beyond his achievements as a pilot and wartime leader.Wrigley's analysis of such subjects as strategy, airial bombing, air-to-air combat and the nature of war shows why, since 1920, air power has been the decisive factor in many conflicts. Interestingly, most of the lessons which emerge remain relevant today." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…
The Decisive Factor, Air Power Doctrine
Wrigley, Air Vice-Marshal H. N. [Alan Stephens & O'Loghlin, Brendan (eds.)]
Published by AGPS Canberra 1990, 1990
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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Add to basket1st edition stiff wrappers Nice Copy octavo xvii + 188pp., b/w plates, maps, appends., bibliog., index, RAAF Air Power Studies Centre.
Published by Canberra. AGPS Press Publication., 1990
- First Edition
Seller: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, AustraliaThe Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB)
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Add to basket4to. Col.Ill.wrapps. 188pp. b/w ills. & diagrams. Light rubbing & sl.creasing to corners. Sticker mark on front wrapper. Very good copy. 1st ed. Henry Wrigley is recognised as one of Australia's greatest airmen. He won the Distinguished Flying Cross in France & here presents a series of essays on Australia's air capabilities & power.…
Published by AGPS Canberra/ RAAF Air Power Studies Centre 1990., 1990
Seller: Alexander Fax Booksellers, Mawson, ACT, AustraliaAlexander Fax Booksellers
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Add to basket*Sales/posting to the USA suspended*. Card covers, large 8vo, 188pp, b&w photos and diagrams. Light wear on card edges and corners; a very good copy Wrigley is recognised as one of Australia's greatest airmen. He won the DFC in France with the AFC in 1917-18 and was the RAAF's senior officer in England during WWII. This collection of essays and notes dating from the 1920s establishes him as Australia's first authoritative commentator on air power. The 21 documents cover the nature of air warfare; air war doctrine and lessons; an independent air force; and operational orders and instructions.…
