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Two Classics \"Fire Bombers In Action\" 1995 and \"Skytruck\" 1985 FIRST EDITIONs For Sale
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Two Classics \"Fire Bombers In Action\" 1995 and \"Skytruck\" 1985 FIRST EDITIONs:
$43.71
Two Classics! \"Fire Bombers In Action\" 1995 and \"Skytruck\" 1985 FIRST EDITIONs Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you. This is a fantastic combination of Rarely available advanced Aviation Photography First Edition books in immaculate condition for only $35 each!! Professional Aviation Photography really came into its own in the 1980s and 1990s as photographers defined the Art of Professional Aviation Photographyand its Techniques and found they could finally make a career for themselvesphotographingAircraft in their fast; harsh and beautifulenvironments. Fire Bombers in Action- Barry D. Smith 1995 USA FIRST EDITION Original Book! This is the \'Outstanding \'early\' story of the excellent American evolution of \'Heavy\' and \'Light\' Fire Bombers. The US and Canada experiencesenabled them to develop \'complete\' Fire Bombing Solutionswhich utilise \'heavy\' large aircraftcarpet bombingfireretardants and water\'while utilisingHelicopters for \'fast rapid response\' to \'spot fires\' and \'saving people and properties\'. A really professional and effective \'all-encompassing\' solution. The aircraft featured are the forerunners of today\'shuge capability in U.S. DC-10s; B737s; Skycranes and Hueyhelicopters, to name a few. Sky Truck-Stephen Piercey 1985 UK FIRST EDITIONOriginal Book! A beautiful record of the early Air Transports that forged Air Freight and Cargo Supply around the World. Featuring converted Boeing B-17s; C-46s [Curtis Commandos]; Canadair CL-215s; DC-3s; DC-4s; DC-6s; DC-7s; Grumman S-2 Trackers; Lockheed Constellations; Military KC-97 Tankers; P-3 Tankers and Helicopters: Bell 412s; Boeing 107 and 234 [Chinooks] and Sikorsky S-58s These are historical books that contain amazing double-page spreads and are beautifullywritten. Theyarefrom my private library and have been beautifully stored,never displayed,and viewed less than 2 times each.My private library of 1500+ aviation books was and is precious to me. The response on my First Editons drawn from my Private Libary has always been 100% due to the professional care amd protection they have always received.
This representstrulymagnificent Aviation history from the 20th Century at its best.This is a very restricted opportunityin time and availabilityto acquire thesemagnificent \'historical books\' ofliterary significance, from true pioneers of professional aviation photography.
Description(Space and Aviation Firsts© 2017-2024).Fire Bombers in Action-Barry D. Smith 1995 USA FIRST EDITIONOriginal Book! - Here is a list of the Content Chapters to provide you with a perspectiveof this \'Fire Bombers\' book: Air style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; background: white;\">Sky Truck-Stephen Piercey 1985 UK FIRST EDITIONOriginal Book! - Here is a list of the Content Chapters to provide you with aperspectiveof this \'Sky Truck\' book:- Pounding \'Pistons\'
- Airbourne
- Turnround
- Boats and Amphibians
- Incredible Hulks
- Something completely different
Book Conditions:
Fire Bombers in Action-Barry D. Smith 1995 USA FIRST EDITIONOriginal Book!
- The Book Description,Condition: Very good to excellent condition.
- Pages,Condition:The inside of the book isvery good quality paper.All the text is clear. Beautiful Photographs from one of the Early Masters of Aviation Photography. Two pages 14 and 15 were previously stuck together and have small \'white tears\' from when the pages were beingseparated. Does not detract from the excellent book overall. [Refer to photo 7]
- Publishedby Motor Books International Osceola WI USA1995 96pages.First USA Edition.
Sky Truck-Stephen Piercey 1985 UK FIRST EDITIONOriginal Book! - The Book Description,Condition: Very good to excellent condition.
- Pages,Condition:The inside of the book isvery good quality paper.All the text is clear. Beautiful Photographs from one of the Early Masters of Aviation Photography. Stephen Piercey was sadlyinvolved in a fatal aviation accident in 1984 and this book was and is a memorial to him by long-time colleagueDennis Baldry
- Publishedby Osprey Publishing London UK 1985 128 pages.UK First Edition.
These books are beautifullyillustrated and writtenin a very readable way, clearly articulating theAuthors\'andPhotographers\'passion and commitment to Aircraft and Aviationduring the20th Century.
The response on my First Editions drawn from my Private Libary has always been 100% due to the total care and protection they have always received.
Space and Aviation Firstsis an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries.Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.
Please order now so that you do not miss out on these beautiful First Edition opportunities.
Size and Condition
Both Books aresized at:8 3/8ths\" [21cms] W and 9\" [23cms] H The books are generally in very good to excellent condition throughout. Shipping Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you. Please order now so that you do not miss out on this beautiful First Edition opportunity. This is a great buy and offering for International, UK, European and Asia Pacific Collectors. Conclusion Fire Bombers in Action-Barry D. Smith 1995 USA FIRST EDITIONandSky Truck-Stephen Piercey 1985 UK FIRST EDITIONare books with beautifulchapter narratives and photographs whichdo not appear very oftenand represent a very real opportunity for a Collector. Collectors\' Hint - Acquisition of \'Rare\' Historical Offerings! I now try toobtain \'rare\' offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few keyHistorical Pieces due to hesitating. One was an X-15 photograph signed by 11 of the 12 surviving X-15 Pilots at the time, one being Neil Armstrong.I have never seen a similar opportunity again during the past 25 years. I suggest when an opportunity presents itself such as this; please make the decision as to your collection focusand then act so you do not miss out! Note:This isserious and enjoyable premium quality Art Space and Aviation Collecting.If anoffer is to be made,please understand the offer needs to bevery seriously \'close\'! Photo Credits -[Please note: My photos do not reflect the quality of the Book Photos themselves] Photo 1The Front Cover Designs ofFire Bombers in Action-Barry D. Smith andSky Truck-Stephen Piercey FIRST EDITIONOriginal Books! Photo 2A closer view of theFront CoverDesign ofFire Bombers in Action -A S-2 Tracker Photo 3A two page spread of aS-2 Tracker and a Canadair CL-215 scooping water Photo 4A Hercules about to be reloaded Photo 5The amazing array of \"Fire Bombers\' - note the Consolidated PB-4 Privateer in the background Photo 6A Bell 205 on fire drop Photo 7The two pages \'only\' with minor top surface tear damage pages: top left and top right. These are the only two pages in the book with this top surface tearing and do not detract foverall rom the book Photo 8A closer view of theFront CoverDesign ofSky Truck-A Curtiss C-46 Commando Photo 9A Dakota G-DAKS belonging to Aces High FacilitiesGroup overhead the famous Duxford Airfield - its base at the time Photo 10The last NewZealandBristol Freighters that were to be the last flying - back in their home country the UK. The white Bristol Freighteris ZK-EPD beingwelcomedand formattedupon at the end of its long delivery flight of 85 hours from Auckland by G-BISU. Both were to be based out of Stansted Airport. Photo 11A stunningly beautiful Curtiss C-46 Commando \'Junia\' in South America on adesertstrip. Photo 12The beautiful inside spread of the DC-3 on final approach. Not shown here are the photographsin the book of the Shorts \'Solent\' Flying Boats [mini Sunderlands] and Grumman Mallards Please remember to \'click\'Visit Storein the top right corner of this listingto see the many other great offerings inside\'Space and Aviation Firsts\'. \'A Passion in Life is a Life Well Lived!\' Kind Regards
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