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Air Ministry Meteorological Office - The Marine Observers Handbook - MO 218 by Air Ministry
£7.99

Sixth Edition MO 218, reprinted in 1945, 116 pages. Faded across top of cover and along spine. Produced for the Air Ministry by His Majestys Stationery Office. Some of the contents includes - observations of wind, cloud and weather, sea and swell / instrumental observations / Ice and Ocean Currents / Organization of voluntary meteorological observation at sea / Meteorological Tables. Complete w... Read More information

The Avro Vulcan - Britains Cold War Warrior by Birtles, Philip
£9.99

Hardcover with dust jacket, couple of surface scratches to back cover. A stunning pictorial tribute to an iconic British aircraft, with images from throughout its service career, celebrating the awesome Vulcan's return to flight and the 25th anniversary of its historic Falklands missions. The origins of the Avro Vulcan, which entered squadron service in 1956, went back to an Air Ministry requirem... Read More information

Buses Annual 1982 by Booth, Gavin
£2.99

First Edition. Pictorial hardcover. Enduringly popular and eagerly awaited, Buses Yearbook almost has a cult following; it is simply the best round up of current, topical and varied features of interest to all road transport enthusiasts.... Read More information

Recommended Practice for Protection of Ships Underwater and Boot Topping Plating From Corrosionand Fouling by British Ship Research Association
£10.99

First Edition. Hardcover with protective plastic dust jacket. These recommendations have been drawn up by the British Ship Research Association at the request of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom for an authoritative statement of practice on the protection of ships underwater and boot topping plating from corrosion and fouling.... Read More information

International Register of Historic Ships by Brouwer, Norman J
£8.99

Marks to base of book. A comprehensive directory of the world's preserved historic ships. Historical and statistical information on over 700 ships from 43 nations or territories, and every continent. The majority of the vessels are illustrated with photographs, and histories are provided for over forty that are particularly significant, either historically, or as examples of successful restorat... Read More information

Deviation and the Deviascope by Brown, Captain Charles H
£2.99

Hardcovers with plain dust jacket. Sixth Edition. Deviation and the Deviascope including the practice and theory of compass adjustment and also a note on the gyro-compass.... Read More information

Nicholls Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge by Brown, Charles H
£6.99

Blue hardcovers, well marked and bumped. Inside book good condition. Name written at top of first two pages and name and address written on third, also one page has name written again at top of page. Nicholls Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge for Second Mates, Mates and Masters Examinations.... Read More information

The Ultimate History of Fast Bikes by Brown, Roland
£4.99

Hardcover with dust jacket. For those whose hearts miss a beat at the sight, sound or feel of a speeding motorbike - join us in the fast lane for a celebration of the most exciting high-performance motorcycles ever built. Illustrated in full colour, each entry includes a detailed specification table and authoritative performance figures. The line-up features outstanding machines, famed for their ... Read More information

Classic Cars - A Celebration of the Motor Car from 1945 to 1975 by Buckley, Martin
£4.79

Hardcover with dust jacket, line of pen marking on first page. The motor car has had a firm grip on our col lective imagination since the first prototypes were designed over 100 years ago. Highlighting the years 1945-1975, this book covers the history & development of the car, as well as its place in popular culture. '... Read More information

First to Fly - How Wilbur and Orville Wright Invented the Airplane by Busby, Peter
£1.99

Hardcover with dust jacket, couple tiny tears to top of cover. The inspiring account of the Wright brothers achievement is complemented by original paintings and period photographs - as well as detailed diagrams and easy to follow features that explain exactly how Wilbur and Orville mastered the challenges of flight.... Read More information