The Day the War Ended | VE - Day 1945 In Europe and Around the World

Gilbert, Martin [Squadron Leader John Eric Tipton DFC* (1918-2018) British officer served as a navigator with 40 Squadron, RAF in Great Britain and Malta, 1941-1942; served with 109 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, RAF in Great Britain, 1943-1944; served as Oboe (British aerial blind bombing system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology), ground controller in Netherlands, 1944-1945].

Published by Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition . 1995., 1995

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains xxi., 473 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Touch of tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library of John Tipton with his personal bookplate SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'John Tipton - 1995'. John Tipton joined 109 Squadron in June 1943 and went on to complete 70 operations with the squadron through to 1945. He also completed 34 Operations with 40 Squadron in 1941/1942 operating from RAF Wyton and Malta. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002555972 WORLD WAR II (Second). Seller Inventory # 96063

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Title: The Day the War Ended | VE - Day 1945 In ...

Publisher: Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition . 1995.

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition