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From The Ground Up
F.J. Adkin (Fred Adkin)
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- Author
- F.J. Adkin (Fred Adkin)
- Publisher
- Airlife Publishing Ltd.
- Year
- 1983
- Edition
- First edition · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Good
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN
- 0906393213
About this copy
This is a first printing of Adkin's chronological history of Royal Air Force ground crew, tracing the 'erks' from early Royal Engineer balloon sections through the Royal Flying Corps and Women's Royal Air Force, to the vital ground support roles of World War II. The copyright page carries only the original 1983 publication statement, with no later reprint noted. Hardcover in original publisher's dust jacket, priced £11.95 on the front flap, unclipped.
Condition
- Book
- Good – boards are sound, and the text block is clean, with some light foxing spots to the front free endpaper.
- Dust jacket
- Good – the jacket shows noticeable surface scuffing, light scratches, and edge/spine wear consistent with age and handling; still fully intact and unclipped.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Author Fred Adkin served 22 years in the RAF as an Airframe Fitter, giving firsthand authority to this ground crew history
- Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 1983
- Appears to be a first printing, based on the copyright page statement
- Original dust jacket present, priced £11.95, flap unclipped A specialist reference for those interested in RAF ground support history rather than the more commonly covered air crew stories.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.