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  A Pride Of Eagles: A History Of The Rhodesian Air Force - Beryl Salt  2015 edition. Soft cover, 760 pages. Very good condition; like new. Over 1kg. This is the story of military aviation in Rhodesia from the romantic days of 'bush' flying in the 1920's and '30s-when aircraft were refuelled from jerrycans and landing grounds were often the local golf course-to the disbandment of the Rhodesian Air Force (RhAF) on Zimbabwean independence in 1980. In 1939 the tiny Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) became the first to take up battle stations even before the outbreak of the Second World War. The three Rhodesian squadrons served with distinction in East Africa, the Western Desert, Italy and Western Europe. At home Rhodesia became a vast training ground for airmen from across the Empire-from Britain, the Commonwealth and even Greece. After the war, Rhodesia, on a negligible budget, rebuilt its air force, equipping it with Ansons, Spitfires, Vampires, Canberras, Hunters and Alouettes. Following UDI, the unilateral declaration of independence from Britain in 1965, international sanctions were imposed, resulting in many remarkable and groundbreaking innovations, particularly in the way of ordnance. The bitter 'bush war' followed in the late 1960s and '70s, with the RhAF in the vanguard of local counter-insurgency operations and audacious pre-emptive strikes against vast guerrilla bases in neighbouring Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana and as far afield as Angola and Tanzania. With its ageing fleet, including C-47 'Dakotas' that had been at Arnhem, the RhAF was able to wreak untold havoc on the enemy, Mugabe's ZANLA and Nkomo's ZIPRA. The late author took over 30 years in writing this book; the result is a comprehensive record that reflects the pride, professionalism and dedication of what were some of the world's finest airmen of their time. Paperback, 856 pages, 800 photos, 70 diagrams & maps SECOND EDITION: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2015

A Pride of Eagles - A Definitive History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920-1980 By: Beryl Salt *** Signed Limited Edition*** A scarce SIGNED Limited Edition Nbr 80/100 published by Covos Day in 2001 Blue leatherette covers with gold writing to the spine and front cover, binding is tight and strong, no marks or inscriptions, SIGNED by the author on the presentation page, a very nice copy clean like new, 1002 pages a heavy book, a nice collectors piece Postage within South Africa R100.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation **TONY**  

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Soft cover NEW Published by Mallard Publishers in   posthumously on behalf of the author by Barbara Pugh in collaboration with Pat Harpur - first edition ISBN: / / By the author of 'Eagles Fly Free', 'Breede River Revelations' and 'A Mile High' The book opens in at a period in South African history just prior to the outbreak of the Boer War and is part history, part adventure and part romance. The lives and adventures of protagonists, friends and familes are woven into a lively and spellbinding story of romance and villainy, friendships and relationships across race and colour divisions. The events are set around traumatic and violent episodes, which occured during the Boer War.   We do combine postage so consider looking at other books we are selling

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South Africa's Military Aviation History written by by Dave Becker. First edition hardcover with dust jacket published on behalf of the SAAF. 284 pages, illustrated throughout.Good sound condition. Tracked postage is R50.00.  

This is the story of military aviation in Rhodesia from the romantic days of 'bush' flying in the 1920's and '30s-when aircraft were refuelled from jerrycans and landing grounds were often the local golf course-to the disbandment of the Rhodesian Air Force (RhAF) on Zimbabwean independence in 1980. In 1939 the tiny Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) became the first to take up battle stations even before the outbreak of the Second World War. The three Rhodesian squadrons served with distinction in East Africa, the Western Desert, Italy and Western Europe. At home Rhodesia became a vast training ground for airmen from across the Empire-from Britain, the Commonwealth and even Greece. After the war, Rhodesia, on a negligible budget, rebuilt its air force, equipping it with Ansons, Spitfires, Vampires, Canberras, Hunters and Alouettes. Following UDI, the unilateral declaration of independence from Britain in 1965, international sanctions were imposed, resulting in many remarkable and groundbreaking innovations, particularly in the way of ordnance. The bitter 'bush war' followed in the late 1960s and '70s, with the RhAF in the vanguard of local counter-insurgency operations and audacious pre-emptive strikes against vast guerrilla bases in neighbouring Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana and as far afield as Angola and Tanzania. With its ageing fleet, including C-47 'Dakotas' that had been at Arnhem, the RhAF was able to wreak untold havoc on the enemy, Mugabe's ZANLA and Nkomo's ZIPRA. The late author took over 30 years in writing this book; the result is a comprehensive record that reflects the pride, professionalism and dedication of what were some of the world's finest airmen of their time. Paperback, 856 pages, 800 photos, 70 diagrams & maps SECOND EDITION: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2015

Large hardcover with dust jacket and 289 pages in very good condition. R55 postage in SA.

Subtitle: Eye to Eye with the Unknown Author: Michael Bright Foreword: David Attenborough Publisher: Quercus () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 334 Dimensions: 28.4 x 25.7 x 2.8 cm +++ by Michael Bright +++ David Attenborough and the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit have embarked on a landmark new series on Africa. This lavish companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures a spectacular journey through a vast and diverse continent in all its beautiful and unexpected abundance.  Witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing,lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions and a nail-biting giraffe fight. Share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species and the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin. Marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly and a love-struck beetle who thinks he's James Bond.    A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.