Raf Commemorative Anthology from Extraordinary Editions (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Forged in the crucible of the First World War, the Royal Air Force commemorated its Centenary on 1 April, 2018.The story of the RAF has shaped the modern world. By inspiring technological development, pioneering cultural change and pushing the boundaries of human achievement, the RAF has touched the lives of millions around the globe. This new anthology produced by Extraordinary Editions in association with the RAF Museum commemorates a hundred years of service and sacrifice, courage and honour, whilst celebrating the spirit and values of the people who have contributed to the RAF story. A donation from all sales will be made to the RAF100 Appeal supporting the RAF Association, Charitable Trust, Benevolent Fund, Museum and the Royal Air Force. The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. The Centenary Edition is hand bound on nickel posts in dark blue quarter leather over reinforced boards, with a library buckram book cloth in RAF blue for the cover. The cover itself is embossed and blocked with the roundel and a pattern of rivets reminiscent of a wing section, which extends over the binding. Each copy is then embossed on the spine and cover in silver and presented in a bespoke, die cut slipcase revealing the roundel. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut s memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the Service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen s death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1611581893979

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Each of the signed editions is hand bound in full leather in dark and RAF blue over reinforced boards using brass posts. The cover has the roundel inlaid in red, white and blue leathers and the cover and spine are embossed in gold. Each book is presented in a specially made solander box. Each signature edition carries a signature page featuring the biographies and an in-service photograph of each of the three pilots or crew members that have signed the book. You can find the details on our website: www.extraordinayreditions.com In addition there will be some 20 extra pages of unique material on the featured aircraft including, air diagrams, cockpit layouts, sectional drawings, handling notes and iconic images from the museum's art and photography collections. This is Spitfire Edition number 49 and is signed by Squadron leader Geoffrey Wellum, Wing Commander Thomas Neil and Squadron leader Paul Farnes THE ANTHOLOGY The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years, identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut's memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen's death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader. Most of the documents have never been published before.

Seller Inventory # RAF/SPIT/049

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Each of the signed editions is hand bound in full leather in dark and RAF blue over reinforced boards using brass posts. The cover has the roundel inlaid in red, white and blue leathers and the cover and spine are embossed in gold. Each book is presented in a specially made solander box. Each signature edition carries a signature page featuring the biographies and an in-service photograph of each of the three pilots or crew members that have signed the book. You can find the details on our website: www.extraordinayreditions.com In addition there will be some 20 extra pages of unique material on the featured aircraft including, air diagrams, cockpit layouts, sectional drawings, handling notes and iconic images from the museum's art and photography collections. This is a Vulcan Edition and is signed by Squadron Leader Martin Withers DFC LLB, Air Vice Marshal Eric H Macey OBE and Air Vice Marshal N B Baldwin CB CBE THE ANTHOLOGY The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years, identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut's memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen's death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader. Most of the documents have never been published before.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1613483680719

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Each of the signed editions is hand bound in full leather in dark and RAF blue over reinforced boards using brass posts. The cover has the roundel inlaid in red, white and blue leathers and the cover and spine are embossed in gold. Each book is presented in a specially made solander box. Each signature edition carries a signature page featuring the biographies and an in-service photograph of each of the three pilots or crew members that have signed the book. You can find the details on our website: www.extraordinayreditions.com In addition there will be some 20 extra pages of unique material on the featured aircraft including, air diagrams, cockpit layouts, sectional drawings, handling notes and iconic images from the museum's art and photography collections. This is Tornado Edition number 9 and is signed by Air Chief Marshals Sir Steven Hillier, KCB, CBE, DFC, ADC, Sir Simon BRYANT, KCB, CBE and Sir Glen Torpy, GCB, CBE, DSO. THE ANTHOLOGY The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years, identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut's memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen's death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader. Most of the documents have never been published before.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1613483841374

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Each of the signed editions is hand bound in full leather in dark and RAF blue over reinforced boards using brass posts. The cover has the roundel inlaid in red, white and blue leathers and the cover and spine are embossed in gold. Each book is presented in a specially made solander box. Each signature edition carries a signature page featuring the biographies and an in-service photograph of each of the three pilots or crew members that have signed the book. You can find the details on our website: www.extraordinayreditions.com In addition there will be some 20 extra pages of unique material on the featured aircraft including, air diagrams, cockpit layouts, sectional drawings, handling notes and iconic images from the museum's art and photography collections. This is Harrier Edition number 10 and is signed by Air Marshals Stuart Atha, DSO and Sir Richard Jones, GCB, KVCO, CBE and Air Commodore Malcolm White, OBE. THE ANTHOLOGY The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years, identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut's memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen's death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader. Most of the documents have never been published before.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1613483931334

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Each of the signed editions is hand bound in full leather in dark and RAF blue over reinforced boards using brass posts. The cover has the roundel inlaid in red, white and blue leathers and the cover and spine are embossed in gold. Each book is presented in a specially made solander box. Each signature edition carries a signature page featuring the biographies and an in-service photograph of each of the three pilots or crew members that have signed the book. You can find the details on our website: www.extraordinayreditions.com In addition there will be some 20 extra pages of unique material on the featured aircraft including, air diagrams, cockpit layouts, sectional drawings, handling notes and iconic images from the museum's art and photography collections. This is Lancaster Edition number 36 and is signed by Flight Lieutenants Rusty Waughman and Reg barker and Air Commodore Charles Clarke. THE ANTHOLOGY The RAF Commemorative Anthology consists of over 650 pages of documents, orders, operational reports, maps, air diagrams, diaries, letters and ephemera, recording RAF life over its first 100 years. It measures an impressive 39 x 27 cm, in order that original documentation can be reproduced full size. A team based at the RAF Museum spent over two years, identifying and assessing material and photographs from the RAF Museum archives and the Air Historical Branch in order to create the ultimate documentary history of the service. There is a specially written introduction to each chapter and extensive footnotes throughout to guide the reader. From General Smut's memorandum on the need for an air force to the latest air actions, the book presents both a history of the service and a series of fascinating glimpses into RAF life, operations and policy. Among the many extraordinary documents included in the book are the leaflet dropped over German lines telling them of Von Richthofen's death, the tragic last written note from Arthur Aaron VC and the secret clandestine letters from an imprisoned Douglas Bader. Most of the documents have never been published before.

Seller Inventory # RAF/LANC/036