Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed

Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed

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Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
  • Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed
Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed

Target Rolling: A History of Llanbedr Airfield, Wendy Mills — 1st Edition, Signed

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Publication: Hinckley, Midland Publishing, 2002

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 128.

Condition Report: Near Fine. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps, the binding remains remarkably tight and square, featuring an uncreased spine that indicates the book has seen little to no reading. The covers are bright and exceptionally clean, displaying only the most trivial hints of shelf-wear to the extreme corners. Internally, the text block is highly presentable; the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from any tearing, foxing, or creasing, preserving the illustrations wonderfully.

Catalogue Note: First edition. Profusely illustrated throughout with both colour and monochrome photographs, this title offers an authoritative look at the base's operations from its wartime roots through to the early twenty-first century.

This particular copy is elevated by the presence of the author's signature, "Wendy Mills," inscribed directly onto the title page in black ink. Signed examples of this volume are particularly scarce on the open market, making this an uncommon find for military aviation and local history collectors.

Established in 1941 as a crucial practice base for RAF fighter pilots during the Second World War, Llanbedr Airfield on the Mid-Wales coast swiftly became an essential component of Britain’s aerial defence preparations. Target Rolling chronicles the airfield's fascinating evolution from a wartime gunnery practice facility to its unique post-war role as the home of the UK's pilotless target drone force. Mills expertly details the operations of brightly coloured converted Fireflies and Meteors, and the supersonic Jindivik UAVs, whilst also paying tribute to the dedicated personnel who transformed this modest airfield into a centre of excellence for target drone services in the face of changing operational priorities.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Wendy Mills

Book Publisher: Midland Publishing

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Aviation & Maritime

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 128

Book Publication Year: 2002

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Hinckley, United Kingdom

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