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Military & naval
From the Ground Up
Fred Adkin
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- Author
- 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 the first edition of Adkin's history of RAF ground crew, tracing the development of the trade from the Royal Engineer balloon sections of the Boer War era through to the end of the Second World War. The author, a former RAF Airframe Fitter of 22 years' service, draws on personal experience as well as research, and the book is illustrated throughout with period black-and-white photographs. Hardcover in original pictorial dust jacket, which retains its printed price of £11.95 on the front flap.
Condition
- Book
- Good – boards and text block are sound and clean, consistent with careful use; minor foxing noted to the front free endpaper.
- Dust jacket
- Good – general shelf wear with scuffing to the front and rear panels and a small crease/tear at the top edge of the front panel; not price-clipped.
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
- First edition, 1983, Airlife Publishing Ltd.
- Author Fred Adkin served 22 years in the RAF as an Airframe Fitter
- Illustrated with period photographs throughout
- Dust jacket price £11.95, unclipped
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
