Nice!
A new book in my library.
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In French, but most if not all the pictures are new to me so I am very happy. An expensive book, but worth it I think. If this is ever offered in English I'll kick myself though.
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buffnut453
Captain
Great score. Always liked the yellow and red markings applied to the Vichy French aircraft, almost as much as I was appalled by Vichy policies).
My guess is that it won't be released in English...but it still sounds like a worthwhile purchase.
My guess is that it won't be released in English...but it still sounds like a worthwhile purchase.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Great score there Jim.
This arrived today, and a hefty tome it is, weighing 5 pounds !
Hardback, with over 400 photos, eight pages of colour profiles, and 654 printed pages, it can be classed as 'The Bible' on the Blenheim.
I've been looking out for a copy for some time, but they normally go for anywhere between the retail price of £35 up to in excess of £100, so I was extremely pleased to find this 'as new' copy for just £14. Looking at its condition, I suspect it is unused, probably excess or bankrupt stock, as it is crisp, clean and looks unopened. I'm a very happy chappy - even if my wrists do hurt trying to hold it !!
This arrived today, and a hefty tome it is, weighing 5 pounds !
Hardback, with over 400 photos, eight pages of colour profiles, and 654 printed pages, it can be classed as 'The Bible' on the Blenheim.
I've been looking out for a copy for some time, but they normally go for anywhere between the retail price of £35 up to in excess of £100, so I was extremely pleased to find this 'as new' copy for just £14. Looking at its condition, I suspect it is unused, probably excess or bankrupt stock, as it is crisp, clean and looks unopened. I'm a very happy chappy - even if my wrists do hurt trying to hold it !!
buffnut453
Captain
Good catch Terry. It's a great book...and a big improvement over the first edition.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Sure is an impressive book - just got to find the strength to hold it, so that I can start reading !
Humm, interesting buff, I have the first edition. What are some of the changes if I might ask
Thanks in advance
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Updated and with 700 revisions, based on more recently available files / info than was available when first published in 2002. This edition published 2005.
buffnut453
Captain
Edition 2 includes much more comprehensive detail on the individual airframe histories, and covers a broader swath of operational usage. It also has a wider selection of images.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
And it's also bl**dy heavy !!!
Terry! Nice! I was wondering why mine was so inexpensive...volume 1
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
I've seen copies of the first edition advertised at over £100 ($121 US ).
ThunderChief76
Airman 1st Class
Hello guys, new poster and aviation book collector. Expanding my library from war land and sea to the air.
I just picked up a 1st edition copy of Warner's The Bristol Blenheim for $25 USD in very nice shape. Good deal or should I have held out for a second edition? I enjoy reading y'all's (I'm from the south) book recommendations!
I just picked up a 1st edition copy of Warner's The Bristol Blenheim for $25 USD in very nice shape. Good deal or should I have held out for a second edition? I enjoy reading y'all's (I'm from the south) book recommendations!
That's about what I paid, so yeah. But I understand that the 2nd edition is significantly better in many respects.
I should make a business of buying all the first editions over here and set you up to sell them over there.
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Some great purchases guys...!
ThunderChief76
Airman 1st Class
Do you guys have B-17 book suggestions? I have Freeman's B-17 Flying Fortress book and was looking to add another to my collection full of great content.
A B-24 book selection, yes, but a B-17 book selection, no. Not that there are not good B-17 books out there, it'sjust that none jump out at me right now. Will keep thinking though... 
