{"product_id":"twenty-one-squadrons-leslie-hunt-1st-edition","title":"Twenty-One Squadrons, Leslie Hunt — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Garnstone Press Limited, 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 431.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The blue cloth boards remain remarkably bright and sharp, with un-bumped corners and crisp silver spine lettering demonstrating excellent shelf-preservation. The binding is tight and square, showing no signs of leaning. Internally, the text block is bright and largely free of foxing, save for some very faint dust-soiling to the top edge. As per strict grading, the unclipped dust-jacket presents handsomely, suffering only minor rubbing and a couple of trivial nicks to the spine ends and upper extremities, whilst retaining highly vivid, un-faded colours across the front panel roundels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"772\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a true first edition of Leslie Hunt’s comprehensive historical account. The volume is well-illustrated throughout with a variety of black-and-white archival photographs documenting the personnel and aircraft of the featured squadrons. It also includes a dedicated foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFirst printings in this condition, retaining their original un-faded dust-jackets without significant chipping or loss, are increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe majority of circulating supply consists of the much later 1992 reprint, making this original 1972 issue a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Royal Air Force and World War II aviation history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"381\"\u003eTwenty-One Squadrons\u003c\/i\u003e offers the definitive history of the pre-war Auxiliary Air Force and Special Reserve, tracing its noble lineage through to the post-war Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Leslie Hunt meticulously documents the operational history, brave exploits, and vital contributions of these twenty-one volunteer squadrons from their inception in 1925 until their ultimate disbandment in 1957. Featuring an abundance of squadron records and first-hand contextual history, this work serves as an essential tribute to the dedicated 'weekend flyers' who played a crucial, often under-appreciated role in defending the skies of Britain during World War II and the early Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55142260998483,"sku":"5788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260928_163505.jpg?v=1790839823","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/twenty-one-squadrons-leslie-hunt-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}