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R. J. Mitchell
To the Spitfire
A comprehensive assessment of the complex personality and work of the self-taught designer of the iconic Spitfire, from tough railway apprenticeship to uncertain production of his 'killer fighter'. Popular myths about the man and his work are re-examined particularly via colleagues' recollections and new material from the Julian Mitchell archive.
ISBN-13: 9781781558850 (Hardback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
John Shelton
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AUD $107.00
Stock: 9 in stock
Local release date: 04/04/2023
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Categories: Second World War [HBWQ]Military aircraft [JWMV3]Aviation manufacturing industry [KNDV]United Kingdom, Great Britain [1DBK]c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period) [3JJG]c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) [3JJH]

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Race War!
White Supremacy and the Japanese Attack on the British Empire
A new look at a well-covered piece of history, the book looks at how racism shaped WW2.
ISBN-13: 9780814736418 (Paperback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Gerald Horne
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AUD $64.99
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Local release date: 01/12/2005
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Categories: General & world history [HBG]Asian history [HBJF]Second World War [HBWQ]Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1]Japan [1FPJ]

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Race War!
White Supremacy and the Japanese Attack on the British Empire
A new look at a well-covered piece of history, the book looks at how racism shaped WW2.
ISBN-13: 9780814736401 (Hardback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Gerald Horne
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AUD $171.00
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Local release date: 31/12/2003
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Categories: General & world history [HBG]Asian history [HBJF]Second World War [HBWQ]Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1]Japan [1FPJ]

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Racketeers of Europe
A Political Travelogue
During the 1930's, while Hitler and other dictators brought their boot heels down on Europe and Asia, many Americans looked the other way. Some, however, saw the dangers and published books sounding the alarm.
ISBN-13: 9780811713214 (Paperback)
Publisher: STACKPOLE BOOKS (NBN)
Imprint: STACKPOLE BOOKS
W DouglAS
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AUD $40.99
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Local release date: 01/03/2014
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Categories: Second World War [HBWQ]

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RAF 100 Group 1939-43
The Birth of Electronic Warfare
The Story of the early years of electronic warfare and the formation of the special RAF group 100
ISBN-13: 9781781554586 (Hardback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
Janine Harrington
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AUD $66.99
Stock: 4 in stock
Local release date: 08/12/2016
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Categories: Second World War [HBWQ]Air forces & warfare [JWG]Special & elite forces [JWH]United Kingdom, Great Britain [1DBK]c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) [3JJH]

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RAF Acklington
Guardian of the Northern Skies
In the late 1930s the RAF constructed a new airfield, near the village of Acklington, Northumberland, to train aircrews. With the outbreak of hostilities, it was hastily converted to a fighter station, deploying Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons against German bombers, and continued to host night fighters long after the Battle of Britain was won.
ISBN-13: 9781781556221 (Paperback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
Malcolm Fife
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AUD $50.99
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Local release date: 29/08/2017
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Categories: The Cold War [HBTW]Second World War [HBWQ]Air forces & warfare [JWG]Military life & institutions [JWT]Northumberland, Tyne & Wear [1DBKEYN]20th century [3JJ]

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RAF and USAAF Airfields in the UK During the Second World War
A Complete Gazetteer
A comprehensive and meticulously researched landmark work charting the construction, operational history and post-war use of the airfields of the RAF and USAAF in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Supported by a wealth of 690 photographs and airfield plans providing a unique illustration into the life of each wartime airfield.
ISBN-13: 9781781558379 (Hardback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
Geoff Mills, Daniel Knowles
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AUD $134.00
Stock: 10 in stock
Local release date: 28/06/2022
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Categories: Second World War [HBWQ]Air forces & warfare [JWG]Military aircraft [JWMV3]United Kingdom, Great Britain [1DBK]c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) [3JJH]

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RAF Bomber Command
'Strike Hard, Strike Sure' 1936-1945
This book covers Bomber Command from creation in 1936 to 1945. In parallel with Fighter Command's initial defensive fallibility, the means to hammer the Axis industrial base into oblivion was totally lacking and had to be painfully built up to the point where the Force decisively added its weight to bring about an ultimate Allied Victory.
ISBN-13: 9781781558362 (Hardback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
Ron Mackay
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AUD $121.00
Stock: 11 in stock
Local release date: 25/05/2022
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Categories: Second World War [HBWQ]Air forces & warfare [JWG]Military aircraft [JWMV3]United Kingdom, Great Britain [1DBK]c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) [3JJH]

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RAF Coningsby in the Second World War
Drawing largely on Bomber Command's operational records, 'RAF Coningsby in the Second World War' charts the wartime history of Royal Air Force Coningsby through the contributions of squadron and station personnel. From the start of operational flying in March 1941, the output of all flying units is set against the phases of the strategic bombing ......
ISBN-13: 9781781559185 (Hardback)
Publisher: FONTHILL
Imprint: FONTHILL
Robert Perry
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AUD $116.00
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Local release date: 01/09/2024
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Categories: 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 [HBLW]Second World War [HBWQ]Warfare & defence [JW]Air forces & warfare [JWG]Aircraft: general interest [WGM]England [1DBKE]c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) [3JJH]