A new book in my library.
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Likely the only hardcover book you will see on the subject. As for a review, how can I criticize with nothing else to compare it to? Thought I will say that I found the incomplete factory drawings and unlabeled photos a bit annoying. A good book that could have been better?
Now come on Anigrand Craftworks, kit it up in 1/72 scale (not that I can afford it)!
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Cool, and thanks Paul.
SWEET!
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Wow....done good there Paul.....
buffnut453
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Two latest additions to my library:
This one is part of the author's autobiography (I think he did 3 volumes of which I now have 2). This one covers the early war period. I never realized O'Brien participated in the Endau Raid on 26 Jan 42 - real Charge of the Light Brigade stuff. He flew one of 6 unescorted Hudsons that made up the third wave of that abortive attack.
"Gentlemen in Blue" is the story of 600 (City of London) Squadron, RAuxAF. It has some fascinating info on early Blenheim night fighter operations, including the only pic I've seen showing a NF Blenheim without the turret (this modification is mentioned in a couple of other personal accounts but this is the only photographic proof I've seen of it). The book is signed by the author, and by Wg Cdr S V Nicholson who joined the Sqn as an airman gunner in the late 1930s. The book was dedicated to the widow of Sqn Ldr Cardew (also mentioned in the book) who was identified as a close friend of Wg Cdr Nicholson. Also included is an invite for Mrs Cardew to a 600 Sqn reunion. It's a high-quality book and I'm delighted I found a copy so closely associated with some of the names mentioned in its pages.
This one is part of the author's autobiography (I think he did 3 volumes of which I now have 2). This one covers the early war period. I never realized O'Brien participated in the Endau Raid on 26 Jan 42 - real Charge of the Light Brigade stuff. He flew one of 6 unescorted Hudsons that made up the third wave of that abortive attack.
"Gentlemen in Blue" is the story of 600 (City of London) Squadron, RAuxAF. It has some fascinating info on early Blenheim night fighter operations, including the only pic I've seen showing a NF Blenheim without the turret (this modification is mentioned in a couple of other personal accounts but this is the only photographic proof I've seen of it). The book is signed by the author, and by Wg Cdr S V Nicholson who joined the Sqn as an airman gunner in the late 1930s. The book was dedicated to the widow of Sqn Ldr Cardew (also mentioned in the book) who was identified as a close friend of Wg Cdr Nicholson. Also included is an invite for Mrs Cardew to a 600 Sqn reunion. It's a high-quality book and I'm delighted I found a copy so closely associated with some of the names mentioned in its pages.
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Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Great finds !
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Excellent finds! I have seen the first book in stores, but have never run across the second before now.
buffnut453
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I like O'Brien's works - he flew Blenheims and Hudsons early on, and later flew Special Duties missions in the Far East. Quite a character!
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Two new books arrived today thanks to Capt. Vic who turned me on to this series.
Wildcat
Major
Some great looking books there!
Just arrived. Review later. $42.54 USD with free shipping from Book Depository.
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