Test Pilot by Duke (75 results)

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. 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.

paperback. 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.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 43047799. 1787502932. 8/23/2026 4:35:32 PM.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The name of Neville Duke is well known in aviation circles, not only as a wartime pilot, but also as a peacetime test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. This is the story of his career. Duke started the war as a young fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill, was posted to the Western Desert in 1941, flying the Tomahawks. He was awarded the DSO at the end of the Tunisian Campaign, and then given command of 145 Spitfire Squadron in Italy. Leading this unit in the summer of 1944 he brought his score to 28 and received a second bar to his DFC. He became an RAF test pilot towards the end of the war, and later became Chief Test Pilot at Hawkers, where he worked on the development of the Hawker Hunter. 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: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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.

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: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition paperback. PREVIOUS OWNERS NAME ON INSIDE FRONT COVER. Minor edgewear and rubbing. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK. Book.

Hardcover. 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.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 2004 reprint. Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover in dust jacket. 8vo. Fifth printing (1954) of first edition. There is a slight spine slant to the book, which is clean and unmarked, with paper that is tanning. Unclipped dust jacket is intact, with light wear along edges and tiny chips at corners. Discreet tape repair at top of spine. The dramatic story of a noted test p who broke the world speed record in 1953 in a Hawker Hunter. Photo illustrations. 215 pp. In protective Mylar.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Allan Wingate (Publishers) Ltd., London. The memoirs of aviator Neville Duke. He was a WWII ace and later a test pilot with the Hawker Aviation Company. Duke shot down 27 German aircraft in WWII, near the end of the war he became a test pilot in the RAF. Later flying for the Hawker Company, he set a world speed record flying the Hawker Hunter. Good copy of the hard cover book in a good dust jacket. The book has shelf wear. The dust jacket has edge wear. 215 pages.…

New Edition. Condition: fine. Grub Street 1997 trade edition paperback fine condition owners name inside. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Minor insect damage on page edges- not affecting the text. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed, edge worn and scuffed in places. There is slight marks around the block of the book. The condition of the book is given in terms of the book's age. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust wrapper with a little edge & corner wear. Top and Fore edges with small light spot marks. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. ** 720g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.…

Condition: Fair. 1953. First Edition. 215 pages. Blue pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographs, single detached plate. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. The unclipped dust jacket has moderate edge wear, tears and chips to edges and spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine and edges.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. H/B 218 pages, condition is very good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. very clean hardcover with jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Condition: Good. Shelfwear to the cover, including a crease to the corner. Cotent is fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. 1st in this new edition of 1992 with added addendum by the author. Firmly bound and carefully read. Bith book & unclipped jacket are in VG clean condition. Name of previous owner dated 1993 is written on the endpaper. No tears or loss. Illustrated with b/w ohotos.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Blue cloth Hardcover, in a Dust Jacket which has corner wear, tape repairs. 215 pages, illustrated with b/w photographs. Contents front endpapers removed, frontispiece b/w photo of Churchill is present. Spotting on endpapers and page edges, binding tight. Include 3/4 page, Daily Telegraph newspaper cutting, dated April 13th. 2007, entitled: Obituary, Squadron Leader Neville Duke. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st. This is recently acquired stock that is not yet photographed. It is from a private collection in good used condition but there may be minor blemishes, creases to d/j (where applicable), and minor internal marking. If you would like further details or photographs, please contact us. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 709g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034263:068) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 709 G. Book.…

Condition: Fair. 1953. First Edition. 215 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. Moderate tanning to free endpapers due to dust jacket flaps. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Minor sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edge wear with tears and creases. Moderate tanning and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine.…