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Mechanical Handling of Airships (in) Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers : Volume 46 (Vol XLVI), 1934 by American Society of Naval Engineers; C. Huey; C. E. Taylor; D. M. Mackey - 1934

by American Society of Naval Engineers; C. Huey; C. E. Taylor; D. M. Mackey

Mechanical Handling of Airships (in) Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers : Volume 46 (Vol XLVI), 1934 by American Society of Naval Engineers; C. Huey; C. E. Taylor; D. M. Mackey - 1934

Mechanical Handling of Airships (in) Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers : Volume 46 (Vol XLVI), 1934

by American Society of Naval Engineers; C. Huey; C. E. Taylor; D. M. Mackey

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Washington, D. C.: American Society of Naval Engineers, 1934. Volume 46, complete in four quarterly issues. Good+ EX-LIBRARY, withdrawn from the US Army Engineer School Library. SEE PHOTOS. Sturdily bound in maroon buckram with marbled endpapers and marbled page edges. A few page tears were repaired with archival tape prior to binding. Some page corners slightly wavy. Profusely illustrated with photos, maps, drawings, graphic designs and fold-out charts. The original wraps and over 100 pages of advertisements are bound-in at the end. Of note is a well illustrated, 34-page article, NAVIGATIONAL COMPASSES, GYRO VERSUS MAGNETIC by C. Huey and C. E. Taylor. There is also an contribution on dirigibles: MECHANICAL HANDLING OF AIRSHIPS by D. M. Mackey. It is illustrated with a full-page photo of the dirigible U. S. S. "Macon" mooring at Sunnyvale, Calif. Other articles address: Cruisers, Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, Coal versus Oil for the Navy, Progress in the Development of Naval Guns, Evolution of the Arcronograph, History of Lubrication, The New Hydrogen (Lord Rutherford), Launch of the Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Mary, Pickling of Steel Casings, Welds, Castings, Cracked Fuel Oils, etc.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+ EX-LIBRARY. 8vo. viii, 545pp.
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  • Keywords Dirigibles. Navigational Compasses. Gyros.
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A Pride of Eagles : The Definitive History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980

A Pride of Eagles : The Definitive History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980

by Salt, Beryl

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Weltevredenpark, South Africa: Covos-Day Books, 2001. Ilustrated boards with minor ding to bottom of front board. 1002 pages with b/w illustrations. A comprehensive record of military aviation in Rhodesia. Heavy book (over 3Kg). . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of...
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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of the Air Service and Its Recruits

by Maublanc, Pierre Andre; & Victor Charles Ratié: Preface by André Broca; Martin Flack; from the library of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne

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New York: William Wood & Co., 1921. Near Fine condition but for a rusty paperclip impression in the upper margin of three leaves. See photos. NOT a library discard. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy of the 1921 First American Edition. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. By Dr. Maublanc and Dr. Ratié, of the Chatres School of Flying. Introduction to English Readers by Wing-Commander Martin Flack. Translated from the French by Norman Ball. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in gold on the spine. This book is from the library of, and bears the ink signature of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne (1876-1939) of Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Payne earned the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago and that of Master of Arts at Columbia University. In 1917 he served as executive secretary of the Military Training Commission in New York. In 1918 he was director of the United States War Department surveys. He… Read More
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933

by Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy

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Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1933. Very Good condition. Light edge wear. SEE PHOTOS. Square and tight. A few pages have dog-eared corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Softcover. 5.75" wide by 9" tall. Illustrated with photos of landing fields and numerous maps in color, a few folding. Detailed guide to air routes, distances, air traffic rules, airstrips, sea plane anchorages and landing fields in Mexico. Hydrographic Office Publication No. 193. Index. Bound in the original green wraps, stamped in black.. First printing of 1933 Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. v, 95pp.
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The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh
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The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh

by Lindbergh. Charles A.

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This Book was published in 1970, the same year that is listed in the front pages. This Book should be the First Edition, although the frontispiece doesn't specifically state that. This Book describes the content of the diaries of Charles Lindbergh from 1937 to 1945 and contains 1,038 pages. Charles Lindbergh was an American hero who had a lifetime of achievements. This Book contains several sections of photos and is in Very Good condition and well preserved.
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Alberto Santos-Dumont: I Sailed the Wind
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Alberto Santos-Dumont: I Sailed the Wind: From Mastering the Steering of Balloons to the Conquest of Heavier-than-Air Flight 1898-1910

by Joao Luiz Musa, Marcelo Breda Mourao & Ricardo Tilkian

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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of...
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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of the Air Service and Its Recruits

by Maublanc, Pierre Andre; & Victor Charles Ratié: Preface by André Broca; Martin Flack; from the library of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne

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New York: William Wood & Co., 1921. Near Fine condition but for a rusty paperclip impression in the upper margin of three leaves. See photos. NOT a library discard. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy of the 1921 First American Edition. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. By Dr. Maublanc and Dr. Ratié, of the Chatres School of Flying. Introduction to English Readers by Wing-Commander Martin Flack. Translated from the French by Norman Ball. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in gold on the spine. This book is from the library of, and bears the ink signature of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne (1876-1939) of Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Payne earned the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago and that of Master of Arts at Columbia University. In 1917 he served as executive secretary of the Military Training Commission in New York. In 1918 he was director of the United States War Department surveys. He… Read More
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933

by Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy

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Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1933. Very Good condition. Light edge wear. SEE PHOTOS. Square and tight. A few pages have dog-eared corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Softcover. 5.75" wide by 9" tall. Illustrated with photos of landing fields and numerous maps in color, a few folding. Detailed guide to air routes, distances, air traffic rules, airstrips, sea plane anchorages and landing fields in Mexico. Hydrographic Office Publication No. 193. Index. Bound in the original green wraps, stamped in black.. First printing of 1933 Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. v, 95pp.
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Helicopters of the Third Reich

Helicopters of the Third Reich

by Steve Coates with Jean-Christophe Carbonel

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United Kingdom: Classic Publications, 2002. Foxing to title pages. 224 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Photograph, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio,...

Circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Photograph, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, California

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Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Los Angeles, 1950; Large circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Surveys photo showing Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and east toward Indio, California, plus the bygone Palm Desert Air Park, "Airport Of The Stars." From the office of Culver Nichols, legendary realtor who was instrumental in the movement to incorporate the city of Palm Springs in 1936, and who was a significant figure in the Palm Springs area real estate boom. Large scale, with image size of 21" long by 11 1/2" high corresponding to a land area of approximately 20 miles by 10 miles. Fairchild imprint and North indicator at upper right corner. Archivally hinged and matted with 100% museum board, ready for framing. Outside matte dimensions 16" x 26". Excellent condition, no chips or tears. Scarce.
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Alberto Santos-Dumont: I Sailed the Wind
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Alberto Santos-Dumont: I Sailed the Wind: From Mastering the Steering of Balloons to the Conquest of Heavier-than-Air Flight 1898-1910

by Joao Luiz Musa, Marcelo Breda Mourao & Ricardo Tilkian

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THE BATTLE OF EASTLEIGH
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THE BATTLE OF EASTLEIGH

by Bolle, Frederick N

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Octavo (8 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches) New York: United States Naval Air Force, 1918. First Edition. oblong format, 144 pages illustrated with black and white halftone photographs, and a map, original gray cloth, hardcover, good condition (lower right corner of front cover slightly bumped, minor shelf wear to lower spine, not affecting contents which are clean and complete).

This is a unit history, with many photos of the Eastleigh U. S. Navy repair base in England during World War I; its officers and men. There are many photos of early military aircraft, and an essay on "Liberty Twelves" and "DeHavilands."
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Sky High
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Sky High: The Story of Aviation

by Hodgins, Eric ; F[rederick] Alexander Magoun

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Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1929. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good +/very good. 8vo. xx, 338 pp. Bound in full red cloth, title and decoration stamped in black on cover and spine, in illustrated dust jacket. Black and white frontispiece and illustrations throughout. Includes index. Hodgins would later write the novel Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House and its sequel Blandings' Way. Near Fine, minor age-toning to pages, otherwise clean, hinges tight, binding bright and clean, faintest of rubbing to bottom edge, in Very Good+ dust jacket with age-darkening to spine, rubbing and chipping to extremities, light soiling. Beautiful copy.
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TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF FLIGHT IN AMERICA: A Bicentennial Survey
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TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF FLIGHT IN AMERICA: A Bicentennial Survey

by Emme, Eugene M. (editor)

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San Diego, California: American Astronautical Society (AAS), 1981. xvi, 310 pages. Third printing of Volume 1 in the AAS History Series, that was first published in 1977. Laid in is a handwritten note from Gene Emme to NASA archivist Lee Saegesser, with whom Emme had worked closely for years in the NASA History Office. Emme was NASA's first official historian and the founder of the NASA History Office. Through national meetings, technical meetings, symposia and publications, the American Astronautical Society has provided the perspectives and expertise of the leading American space professionals in advancing all space activities. In this book 13 of those professionals provide important perspectives on the history of flight in the U. S. just after the opening of the National Air and Space Museum. The book offered here is from the personal collection of Lee Saegesser, NASA's chief archivist for 30 years. The book is in very good condition: clean, bright, and tight, with just a hint of… Read More
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Some Milestones in Aviation

Some Milestones in Aviation

by W. E. Johns

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John Hamilton, London, England, No date. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 12mo - over 6 3/4" - 7 3/4" tall. 232 pp. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Spine caps are fraying. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Aviation; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001321. .
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Pan American's Pacific Pioneers: The Rest of the Story A Pictorial History of Pan Am's Pacific...
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Pan American's Pacific Pioneers: The Rest of the Story A Pictorial History of Pan Am's Pacific First Flights 1935-1946

by Jon E. Krupnick

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Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, Missoula, 2000, Fine Hardcover / Near Fine Dustjacket, 696 pages, 9.5" x 12.25", slight edgewear on dustjacket, otherwise clean and tight. Cover art by Bob Jenny.
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Fatigue of Aircraft Structures

Fatigue of Aircraft Structures

by Grover, Horace J

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Research and Technology, Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy, U.S.A., 1966. First Edition. Softcover. Fine/--. 9 x 6 x 1. NON SMOKING STORE. My listing INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK for sale. Book FINE/ Covers NEAR FINE. NEVER OPENED. Covers are light blue, lettering black, Dept. of the Navy Air Systems Command logo on front. Spine is sunned so that the light blue is now grey but the black text of title is clear, spine has a few minor wrinkles, perhaps from age acting on the glue. The front and back covers are flat, clean, bright, no rips, very slightly bent corners, no spine creases, a bit of sunning around all edges. Spine is slightly rounded instead of sharply right angled. Pages edges very slightly sunned. Inside of book is tight, clean, bright, flat. One page dog eared about 1/2 inch, restored flat. Book is unread but may have gently fallen causing it to be slightly over-opened at page 14-15 but spine is not exposed and binding is not broken. No loose or missing… Read More
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An Administrative History of NASA, 1958-1963
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An Administrative History of NASA, 1958-1963

by Rosholt, Robert L

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Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1966. NASA Press Release no: 66-158 laid in, an announcement for the publication of this book. Book is Near Fine, faint rub to rear board, from the library of James H. Capshew, Historian for the National Park Service "Man in Space" program, his signature front end page. . First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Large 8vo. Review Copy.
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NASA Sounding Rockets, 1958-1968 : A Historical Summary

NASA Sounding Rockets, 1958-1968 : A Historical Summary

by Corliss, William R

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Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1971. Near Fine, small tear to wraps at head of spine, and SCARCE in collectible condition. NASA SP-4401. First Edition. Pictorial Printed Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Large 8vo.
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The Challenging Skies
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The Challenging Skies: The Colorful Story of Aviation's Most Exciting Years 1919-39

by Roseberry, C.R

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This Book is a great background and historical publication of the colorful years of Aviation. This Book is in really Good condition despite the Dust Jacket. Dust Jacket could be removed to reveal to sky blue underlying covers. This is a great piece of work by Author C.R. Roseberry with many interesting true stories about aviation. Book has 533 pages and over 300 historical photographs from the time period covered.
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Isla de pinos centro de aviacion por gabriel camps segunda edicion 1928 descripcion y relatos...
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Isla de pinos centro de aviacion por gabriel camps segunda edicion 1928 descripcion y relatos sobre la isla de pinos cuba

by Gabriel camps

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Isla de pinos centro de aviacion por gabriel camps segunda edicion 1928 descripcion y relatos sobre la isla de pinos cuba.
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