Across the Parallel George Odgers 1953 1st Ed RAAF 77th Sqn Korean War Aviation
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A First Edition (1953) copy of Across the Parallel: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War by official war historian George Odgers. Published in London, Melbourne, and Toronto by William Heinemann Ltd., and printed in Australia by Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty. Ltd.
An essential account of RAAF fighter pilots and ground crews operating Meteor jets and Mustangs in combat alongside American forces over North Korea. Includes 40 photographic illustrations (featuring Meteor jet pilots before takeoff for "MiG Alley"), line drawings by Allan Lambert, and green map endpapers depicting Korea and Japan.
Key Features:
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Title: Across the Parallel: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War
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Author: George Odgers
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Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd., London / Melbourne
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Publication Date: First Published 1953 (First Edition)
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Contents: 224 pages with 40 photographic illustrations and dual map endpapers
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Binding: Publisher's Dark Blue Cloth Hardback with Gold Gilt Spine Titling
Dimensions & Weight:
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Size: 22 cm x 14 cm
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Weight: 471 g
Condition:
In good vintage condition overall. Original dark blue cloth binding remains square and firm with minor surface shelf scuffs, corner bumping, and light wear along the spine edges (lacking dust jacket). The gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Internal text block, photographic plates, and front/rear map endpapers are remarkably clean, tight, and free from owner marks or heavy foxing.
Across the Parallel George Odgers 1953 1st Ed RAAF 77th Sqn Korean War Aviation
£22.99
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An essential account of RAAF fighter pilots and ground crews operating Meteor jets and Mustangs in combat alongside American forces over North Korea. Includes 40 photographic illustrations (featuring Meteor jet pilots before takeoff for "MiG Alley"), line drawings by Allan Lambert, and green map endpapers depicting Korea and Japan.
Key Features:
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Title: Across the Parallel: The Australian 77th Squadron with the United States Air Force in the Korean War
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Author: George Odgers
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Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd., London / Melbourne
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Publication Date: First Published 1953 (First Edition)
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Contents: 224 pages with 40 photographic illustrations and dual map endpapers
-
Binding: Publisher's Dark Blue Cloth Hardback with Gold Gilt Spine Titling
Dimensions & Weight:
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Size: 22 cm x 14 cm
-
Weight: 471 g
Condition:
In good vintage condition overall. Original dark blue cloth binding remains square and firm with minor surface shelf scuffs, corner bumping, and light wear along the spine edges (lacking dust jacket). The gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Internal text block, photographic plates, and front/rear map endpapers are remarkably clean, tight, and free from owner marks or heavy foxing.