The Battle of Britain has become a symbol of British victory and German defeat. However, the War did not end in September 1940. The battle for survival continued day and night and one of the crucial weapons instrumental in securing that survival was Britain's Royal Air Force.Critical to the aircraft of the RAF was the Merlin engine developed by Rolls-Royce under the inspired leadership of Ernest, later Lord, Hives. This is the story of that man's immense contribution, told by acclaimed historian Peter Pugh together with Sir ...
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The Battle of Britain has become a symbol of British victory and German defeat. However, the War did not end in September 1940. The battle for survival continued day and night and one of the crucial weapons instrumental in securing that survival was Britain's Royal Air Force.Critical to the aircraft of the RAF was the Merlin engine developed by Rolls-Royce under the inspired leadership of Ernest, later Lord, Hives. This is the story of that man's immense contribution, told by acclaimed historian Peter Pugh together with Sir Ian Lloyd, who wrote The Merlin at War in the late 1940s.
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First edition (hardback). 8vo (22cm by 14cm), iv, 204pp. 32 b&w plates. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 1840466448.
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Good in Good jacket. Good condition. Minor wear. Binding tight, pages lightly age toned. First page cut out, text not affected. Dust jacket has minor wear to edges and corners. Pictures available upon request.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1840466448. DJ shows very light shelf wear and scuffing.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; B&W Photographs; 8.50 X 5.59 X 1.02 inches; 204 pages; The story of the development of the Merlin engine, used in the British Spitfire during World War II. Built in England by Rolls Royce.
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Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus jacket. The black boards are not bumped, pages bright, some illustrations in the 204 pages. The dust jacket is bright and not price clipped.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x5x1; Includes The Index. Clean Inside, No Remarks Or Highlights. Hardcover With A Dust Jacket. First Edition. 204 Pages With The Index. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
