1-14-B-O-3.........VICTORY THROUGH AIR POWER, Published in 1942, written by Major Alexander P. De Seversky, hardbound with 354 pages. Maj. Seversky urges stronger and better coordinated air forces; "navies have lost their function of strategic offensive", makes several interesting references and comparisons with then current fighters such as the Bell P-39 and Moraine-Saulnier 405 French fighter. Numerous photos dispersed throughout the book, fair condition................$10

4-1-B-O-3......AVIATION WEEK, AUG 6, 1956, ARDC-USAF EDITION......Not your standard Aviation Week, this 492 page 8.5" by 11" reference manual is the ARDC (Air Research and Developement Command Edition) USAF edition.......impressive with depth of articles, advertsiments, artwork, subject material .....concentrates on nuclear capability and technology, including the only real photo I have ever seen of the Convair XB-36H flying nuclear reactor!....(see photo).....large emblem on vert. stabilator is of the now familiar 'nuclear' symbol.....not something most of us want to see parked on the flight line of our favorite airport!.....if you interest is in the USAF and nuclear proliferation, this Aviation Week is for you ......lots of large color photos.....very good condition, appears unissued......SOLD

7-1-B-O-3......... THE AEROPLANE, JANUARY 1936 ......The premier British magazine of the day; this issue has many advertisements and information about aircraft that appeared in the beginning of WWII.......Armstrong Whitworth, Bristol Bulldog, Fairey, Avro Anson, Hawker Nimrod, Curtiss O3C Scout, etc...... interesting articles on Pan American Airlines and numerous other current events.... The British perspective of aviation is refreshingly different than the Yank's thinking......about 50 pages, and measures 9" by 12" in used, good condition.......$15

10-2-B-O-3.......US AIR SERVICES MAGAZINE MAY 1938 .......'Devoted to the developement of Aeronautics- Civil and Military..........rather obscure magazine devoted to more mature in-depth articles than its contemporaries........this issue feature numerous outstanding 'read's including: Contributions of the Wright Brothers to Aero. Science and Engineering......Air Lessons from Current Wars by Brig. General Hap Arnold ....Viewing the Aircraft and Boat Show in Los Angeles (great photos of displays).... Jacque Cochran and Mr. Mulligan also mentioned in this issue.........measures 9" by 12" with 38 pages.... in good condition.......$12

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