Aircraft of the Fighting Powers (Volumes I & II), H. J. Cooper & O. G. Thetford

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Aircraft of the Fighting Powers (Volumes I & II), H. J. Cooper & O. G. Thetford

Name: Aircraft of the Fighting Powers (Volumes I & II), H. J. Cooper & O. G. Thetford
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5795
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Publication: Leicester, The Harborough Publishing Co., 1941 & 1942.

Formatting: 4to, 2 volumes. Profusely illustrated with plans and photographs.

Condition Report: Good. The set remains structurally sound, though externally exhibiting signs of shelf-wear and long-term storage. Volume I displays a prominent sunned rectangular shadow to the front board and overall fading to the light blue cloth, along with bumped corners and slight edge rubbing. Volume II, bound in darker blue cloth, retains better colour but still presents minor rubbing and corner bumping. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound with bright, unmarked pages that show only light age-toning, free from any major tears or heavy foxing. The absence of original dust jackets and the noticeable external fading on Volume I justify this grade.

Catalogue Note: This offering comprises the first two volumes of the highly regarded wartime reference series. Volume I is a Third Impression of the 1940 Edition, while Volume II is a Second Impression of the 1941 Edition.

The early volumes of this series were incredibly popular and kept in continuous print during the war to meet the demand of the public and aeromodellers, rendering these early impressions relatively common on the open market today compared to the much scarcer later volumes.

Both volumes are profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs and detailed fold-out scale plans. Issued without their original dust jackets, this pairing provides a solid, reading-grade reference set.

First launched in the dark days of 1940, Aircraft of the Fighting Powers quickly became an essential resource for British civilians, military personnel, and aeromodellers alike. Compiled by H. J. Cooper and O. G. Thetford, and edited by D. A. Russell, the series provides a comprehensive, contemporary snapshot of the combat aircraft deployed by all warring nations during the Second World War. Packed with technical data, photographs, and meticulous scale plans, these volumes offer a fascinating historical window into wartime aviation and the intense public interest in aircraft recognition during the conflict.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: H. J. Cooper & O. G. Thetford

Book Publisher: The Harborough Publishing Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

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Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 19411942

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Aircraft of the Fighting Powers

Country/region of manufacture: Leicester, United Kingdom

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