Tempest Over Europe, Roland Beamont — 1st Edition

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Tempest Over Europe, Roland Beamont — 1st Edition

Name: Tempest Over Europe, Roland Beamont — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 7007
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Publication: Shrewsbury, Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1994.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 162.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, showing no signs of rolling or lean. The blue boards are crisp and free from corner bumping or notable shelf-wear. The text block edge treatments are bright and unblemished, lacking any foxing or dust-dulling. Internally, the pages are crisp and free from previous ownership inscriptions, reflecting an excellent preservation state. The dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, with vibrant, unoxidised cover art and only the slightest hint of rubbing to the extremities.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing. This copy retains its original dust jacket featuring the evocative cover artwork.

As a standard 1990s military aviation title, this edition is relatively well-represented on the open market, though copies maintaining such bright, unrubbed dust jackets and structurally tight bindings are increasingly appreciated by collectors of modern RAF history.

Written by Wing Commander Roland Beamont, a distinguished test pilot and commanding officer, Tempest Over Europe offers a firsthand, authoritative account of the Tempest Wings' operations. This gripping narrative details the final air battles of World War II over Europe, providing invaluable insight into the tactics, the aircraft, and the personnel who flew them during the culminating months of the conflict.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Roland Beamont

Book Publisher: Airlife Publishing Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Military

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 162

Book Publication Year: 1994

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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