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Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, South Yorkshire, 2008
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hank's narrative of the many happenings and incidents during his four years of operations from Carriers is vivid and exciting. And his description of the high risks involved in flying on and off the unstable and moving flight decks of Aircraft Carriers, is not just gripping but informative and interesting. Strong friendships too were formed among aircrews and Hank writes movingly about the deep sadness quietly suffered when friends were killed. But Hank's story is by no means all doom and war, his account of life ashore, sometimes with attractive but elusive young women, is often brilliantly funny. Basically his book is not about heroes and leaders of naval air warfare, although he points out that there were many of them, but a portrayal of an average young man, anxious to fight for his country, but having to cope with the tension of warfare. Henry 'Hank' Adlam was more of less educated at Harrow school. After his wartime naval service, like many demobbed personnel, he tried his hand at many occupations and led an intriguing and yo-yo type life until he reached the safe security of Board level in the aircraft industry. Another book in the making. His family were engineers in Bristol since 1820 and, having immensely enjoyed his semi-retirement job as Bursar of a large independent College in the City, he is well-known Bristol character. He is a sprightly 85 yrs old and still retains the wicked sense of humour that is frequently demonstrated in this book. An author, but also a well established artist of marine and aviation paintings in the west of England whose work had been exhibited and sold at Christies in London. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation 18/10/2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2010
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2010
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, South Yorkshire, UK, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent. Light edgwear and corner bumping on dj and book. Otherwise, this book appears as new. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation 18/10/2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2010
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009
ISBN 10: 1848841957ISBN 13: 9781848841956
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Condition: Used - Good. Good paperback. Book 1: the years 1941-1948. B&W illustrations. Small stains at edges of first few pages; minor wear at foot of spine & corners of front cover.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterised the service history of the Fleet Air Arm. Offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second World War, Adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts. Adlam charts the catalogue of errors that blighted the history of the Naval Air Service, which followed the disastrous decision in April 1918 to transfer the whole of the Air Service of the Royal Navy to form the new RAF. The main and over-riding criticism that the author finds with the Fleet Air Arm lies in the manner in which it was led. Adapting the oft-quoted "Lions led by Donkeys" description of the British Army, Adlam describes the activities of the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War as the result of "Sea Eagles led by Penguins" practices, when experienced pilots were led into battle by senior members of the Navy who possessed little or no flying experience. This led to a whole host of disasters costing many lives amongst flight personnel. Adlam charts the errors that blighted the history of the Fleet Air Arm and shows how its recovery and the triumphant turnaround of its fortunes were all the more remarkable. Taking the reader on a journey from inception during First World War service, throughout all the many disasters and successes that followed between the Wars and on into the Second World War and beyond, this book offers engaging new insights and a degree of critical candour that set it apart from other Fleet Air Arm histories currently available on the market. AUTHOR: Henry Hank Adlam was educated at Harrow School. After his wartime Naval service he, like many demobbed personnel, tried his hand at many occupations and led an intriguing civilian life (another book in the making). He is a well-known Bristol character and, having lectured for some years at the University, frequently appears in the local media. Still retaining the wicked sense of humour that is frequently demonstrated in this book, he continues to write despite being registered blind. He is the author of On and Off the Flight Deck: Recollections of a Naval Fighter Pilot in World War Two, published by Pen and Sword in 2007. An engaging and potentially controversial critique of Fleet Air Arm operations during an immensely critical period of world history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
Seller: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, United Kingdom
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Jacket. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.
Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£25.00 price intact). Published by Pen & Sword, 2014. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. 224 pages. ISBN: 9781473821132. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!.
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.10x6.10x0.79 inches. In Stock.
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2007
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
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Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 2014
ISBN 10: 1473821134ISBN 13: 9781473821132
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, 2008
ISBN 10: 184415629XISBN 13: 9781844156290
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
Published by Pen & Sword, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.10x6.10x0.79 inches. In Stock.
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. The Disastrous Fall and Triumphant Rise of the Fleet Air Arm from 1912 to 1945 Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. Brand new Book. In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterised the service history of the Fleet Air Arm. Offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second World War, Adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts.Adlam charts the catalogue of errors that blighted the history of the Naval Air Service, which followed the disastrous decision in April 1918 to transfer the whole of the Air Service of the Royal Navy to form the new RAF. The main and over-riding criticism that the author finds with the Fleet Air Arm lies in the manner in which it was led. Adapting the oft-quoted "Lions led by Donkeys" description of the British Army, Adlam describes the activities of the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War as the result of "Sea Eagles led by Penguins" practices, when experienced pilots were led into battle by senior members of the Navy who possessed little or no flying experience. This led to a whole host of disasters costing many lives amongst flight personnel. Adlam charts the errors that blighted the history of the Fleet Air Arm and shows how its recovery and the triumphant turnaround of its fortunes were all the more remarkable. Taking the reader on a journey from inception during First World War service, throughout all the many disasters and successes that followed between the Wars and on into the Second World War and beyond, this book offers engaging new insights and a degree of critical candour that set it apart from other Fleet Air Arm histories currently available on the market.
Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd Sep 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterized the service history of the Fleet Air Arm.
Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2022
ISBN 10: 1399074903ISBN 13: 9781399074902
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this riveting critique of the Fleet Air Arm's policy across two world wars, former FAA Fighter Pilot Henry Adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945, logging the various milestones, mistakes and successes that characterised the service history of the Fleet Air Arm. Offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second World War, Adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts. Adlam charts the catalogue of errors that blighted the history of the Naval Air Service, which followed the disastrous decision in April 1918 to transfer the whole of the Air Service of the Royal Navy to form the new RAF. The main and over-riding criticism that the author finds with the Fleet Air Arm lies in the manner in which it was led. Adapting the oft-quoted "Lions led by Donkeys" description of the British Army, Adlam describes the activities of the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War as the result of "Sea Eagles led by Penguins" practices, when experienced pilots were led into battle by senior members of the Navy who possessed little or no flying experience. This led to a whole host of disasters costing many lives amongst flight personnel. Adlam charts the errors that blighted the history of the Fleet Air Arm and shows how its recovery and the triumphant turnaround of its fortunes were all the more remarkable. Taking the reader on a journey from inception during First World War service, throughout all the many disasters and successes that followed between the Wars and on into the Second World War and beyond, this book offers engaging new insights and a degree of critical candour that set it apart from other Fleet Air Arm histories currently available on the market. AUTHOR: Henry Hank Adlam was educated at Harrow School. After his wartime Naval service he, like many demobbed personnel, tried his hand at many occupations and led an intriguing civilian life (another book in the making). He is a well-known Bristol character and, having lectured for some years at the University, frequently appears in the local media. Still retaining the wicked sense of humour that is frequently demonstrated in this book, he continues to write despite being registered blind. He is the author of On and Off the Flight Deck: Recollections of a Naval Fighter Pilot in World War Two, published by Pen and Sword in 2007. An engaging and potentially controversial critique of Fleet Air Arm operations during an immensely critical period of world history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.