Handbook air force civil

Col. Michael M. KONARSKI. Handbook for Air Force and Civil Aviation Interpreters (Russian). Volume I - Elementary. London: Pergamon Press, 1962. First Edition. 139pp., 11 folding charts, folding map. Very Good. Blue cloth, gilt titles. (##2490)

Perardua Adastra - A Handbook of the Royal Air Force By: Philip Congdon Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

Per Ardua Adastra - A Handbook of the Royal Air Force By: Philip Congdon A softcover edition published by Airlife in 1987 Picture cover boards are agecoloured slightly, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

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Silver Cross recipient, Mike Borlace is considered to be one of the most experienced combat helicopter pilots of recent times. Now he collates his experiences in this compelling wartime memoir set against the backdrop of the civil war fought in Rhodesia during the 1970s.  Helicopters were a vital component of the small Rhodesian Defence Force and as part of special forces, Borlace and his fellow aircrew soon became key weapons in the counterinsurgency operations. Adopting new flexible tactics and blending stealth with courage, they carried the fight by air to the heart of the enemy, establishing a fearsome reputation. In this vivid history, Borlace chronicles the story of airmen, soldiers and leading figures such as Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabes communist backed guerillas from the perspective of a professional officer at the sharp end.  In  Spider Zero Seven, Borlace humorously recounts the training, living conditions and hardships of his time in the forces. He also touchingly depicts the human side of the military through his portrayals of his fellow pilots, technicians, medics, nurses and flying with his dog Doris.  Out of the 1096 days he served as a pilot in 7 Squadron, Borlace spent 739 days on combat operations. During his 149 contacts with the enemy he was shot down five times and wounded twice. He is one of only five recipients of the Silver Cross, the highest gallantry award given by the air force. With this authority he gives a powerful insight into the violent events of a brutal conflict, in a book that will appeal not only to those interested in military history, but also to a wider readership who enjoy a personal, true-life adventure. Paperback, 272 pages. This title is imported from the United Kingdom and a waiting period might apply.

Fireforce is the compelling, brutal but true account of Chris Cocks service in 3 Commando, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, during Zimbabwes bitter civil war of the 70sa war that came to be known almost innocuously as the bush war.  Fireforce, a tactic of total airborne envelopment, was developed and perfected by the RLI, together with the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian Air Force. Fireforce became the principal strike weapon of the beleaguered Rhodesian forces in their struggle against the overwhelming tide of the Communist-trained and -equipped ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas. The combat strain on a fighting soldier was almost unbelievable, for the Rhodesians, who were always desperately short of ground troops, were sometimes obliged to parachute the same men into action into as many as three enemy contacts a day. While estimates of enemy casualties vary, there seems little doubt that the RLI accounted for at least 12,000 ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillasbut not without cost. Fireforce is not for the squeamish. Although it has been written with unforgettable pathos and humour, it tells of face-to-face combat in the bush and death at point-blank range. It is a book which does nothing to glorify or glamorize war, for as Chris Cocks found at such a young age, war is merely a catalogue of suffering, destruction and death. Fireforce has been described by critics as being to the Rhodesian War what All Quiet On The Western Front was to World War I and Dispatches was to Vietnam. Read it it will be an experience you never forget. PAPERBACK, 368 PAGES WITH 160 COLOUR & B/W PHOTOS, SKETCHES & MAPS  Published: 2007

 British and Foreign Ribbons, Naval, Military, Air Force  and Civil, By Captain H. Tarrell Dorling, A 5 small soft cover, illustrated, some wear.

2006. Fourth edition. Soft cover; 306 pages.  Very good condition. Under 1kg. Fireforce is the compelling, brutal but true account of Chris Cocks’ service in 3 Commando, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, during Zimbabwe’s bitter civil war of the ’70s—a war that came to be known almost innocuously as ‘the bush war’. ‘Fireforce’, a tactic of total airborne envelopment, was developed and perfected by the RLI, together with the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian Air Force. Fireforce became the principal strike weapon of the beleaguered Rhodesian forces in their struggle against the overwhelming tide of the Communist-trained and -equipped ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas. The combat strain on a fighting soldier was almost unbelievable, for the Rhodesians, who were always desperately short of ground troops, were sometimes obliged to parachute the same men into action into as many as three enemy contacts a day. While estimates of enemy casualties vary, there seems little doubt that the RLI accounted for at least 12,000 ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas—but not without cost. Fireforce is not for the squeamish. Although it has been written with unforgettable pathos and humor, it tells of face-to-face combat in the bush and death at point-blank range. It is a book which does nothing to glorify or glamorize war, for as Chris Cocks found at such a young age, war is merely a catalogue of suffering, destruction and death. Fireforce has been described by critics as being to the Rhodesian War what All Quiet On The Western Front was to World War I and Dispatches was to Vietnam. Read it … it will an experience you never forget.

 BOOK;  RIBBONS and MEDALS  by TAFFRAIL ; Naval; Military; Air Force and Civil ;                                                              Captain H. Taprell Dorfling D S O ; R N (  " TAFFRAIL ") Enlarged and Revised Edition   ;                                                     Published by;  George Philip and Son Ltd London;  1944;  Hardcover;  (First published 1916  new revised editions 1919 -1926; 1940; 1941; and 1944 - this book)   No. of Pages; 197  (includes a newspaper cutting  from the Cape Argus  of 25/02/1967 with the heading; " Badges of the Brace -South Africa's decorations and medals. " ) Condition; Dust jacket   in two separate pieces as there is a tear down the spine  also  faded and some foxing on the edge. Book ; tightly bound; NOTE;   Pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 have some damage  Please see all the photographs below  - and in particular the last 3 photographs showing the damaged pages and the damages to the  dust jacket. Postage ' Preferably Postnet to Postnet for a PARCEL OF BOOKS  OF UP TO 5KG then please add R104.00   If you request S A Post Office (option 1)  then please add R50.00  

Fireforce - Chris Cocks - 2001 - Paperback, second edition.   One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry Fireforce is the compelling, brutal but true account of Chris Cocks' service in 3 Commando, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, during Zimbabwe's bitter civil war of the '70s—a war that came to be known almost innocuously as 'the bush war'. 'Fireforce', a tactic of total airborne envelopment, was developed and perfected by the RLI, together with the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian Air Force. Fireforce became the principal strike weapon of the beleaguered Rhodesian forces in their struggle against the overwhelming tide of the Communist-trained and -equipped ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas.The combat strain on a fighting soldier was almost unbelievable, for the Rhodesians, who were always desperately short of ground troops, were sometimes obliged to parachute the same men into action into as many as three enemy contacts a day. While estimates of enemy casualties vary, there seems little doubt that the RLI accounted for at least 12,000 ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas—but not without cost.Fireforce is not for the squeamish. Although it has been written with unforgettable pathos and humour, it tells of face-to-face combat in the bush and death at point-blank range. It is a book which does nothing to glorify or glamorize war, for as Chris Cocks found at such a young age, war is merely a catalogue of suffering, destruction and death. Fireforce has been described by critics as being to the Rhodesian War what All Quiet On The Western Front was to World War I and Dispatches was to Vietnam. Read it … it will be an experience you never forget.

 BOOK;  RIBBONS and MEDALS  by TAFFRAIL ; Naval; Military; Air Force and Civil ;                                                              Captain H. Taprell Dorfling D S O ; R N (  " TAFFRAIL ") Enlarged and Revised Edition   ;                                                     Published by;  George Philip and Son Ltd London;  1944;  Hardcover;  (First published 1916  new revised editions 1919 -1926; 1940; 1941; and 1944 - this book)   No. of Pages; 197  (includes a newspaper cutting  from the Cape Argus  of 25/02/1967 with the heading; " Badges of the Brace -South Africa's decorations and medals. " ) Condition; Dust jacket   in two separate pieces as there is a tear down the spine  also  faded and some foxing on the edge. Book ; tightly bound; NOTE;   Pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 have some damage  Please see all the photographs below  - and in particular the last 3 photographs showing the damaged pages and the damages to the  dust jacket. Postage /Shipping; Option 1 is via SA PO  with tracking no. please ADD R55.00  please add addit. cost under Option 1  or  preferably via Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg  then please add R100.00 . or via PAXI  which is via the delivery via the PEP Store branch network - delivery around 9 days  then please add R55.00 under Option 1 and add via Pep Stores in the notes.    

 BOOK;  RIBBONS and MEDALS  by TAFFRAIL ; Naval; Military; Air Force and Civil ;                                                              Captain H. Taprell Dorfling D S O ; R N (  " TAFFRAIL ") Enlarged and Revised Edition   ;                                                     Published by;  George Philip and Son Ltd London;  1944;  Hardcover;  (First published 1916  new revised editions 1919 -1926; 1940; 1941; and 1944 - this book)   No. of Pages; 197  (includes a newspaper cutting  from the Cape Argus  of 25/02/1967 with the heading; " Badges of the Brace -South Africa's decorations and medals. " ) Condition; Dust jacket   in two separate pieces as there is a tear down the spine  also  faded and some foxing on the edge. Book ; tightly bound; NOTE;   Pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 have some damage  Please see all the photographs below  - and in particular the last 3 photographs showing the damaged pages and the damages to the  dust jacket.    Preferably via Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg  then please add R100.00 . Postage /Shipping; Option 1 is via SA PO  with tracking no. please ADD R55.00  please add addit. cost under Option 1 or via PAXI  which is via the delivery via the PEP Store branch network - delivery around 9 days  then please add R55.00 under Option 1 and add via Pep Stores in the notes.    

 BOOK;  RIBBONS and MEDALS  by TAFFRAIL ; Naval; Military; Air Force and Civil ;                                                              Captain H. Taprell Dorfling D S O ; R N (  " TAFFRAIL ") Enlarged and Revised Edition   ;                                                     Published by;  George Philip and Son Ltd London;  1944;  Hardcover;  (First published 1916  new revised editions 1919 -1926; 1940; 1941; and 1944 - this book)   No. of Pages; 197  Please see the photograph below showing one page of the Index and the reference to SouthAfrica /South Africans. (includes a newspaper cutting  from the Cape Argus  of 25/02/1967 with the heading; " Badges of the Brace -South Africa's decorations and medals. " ) Condition; Dust jacket   in two separate pieces as there is a tear down the spine  also  faded and some foxing on the edge. Book ; tightly bound; NOTE;   Pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 have some damage  Please see all the photographs below  - and in particular the last 3 photographs showing the damaged pages and the damages to the  dust jacket. Preferably via Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg  (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg  then please add R100.00 . Postage /Shipping; Option 1 is via SA PO  with tracking no. please ADD R55.00  please add addit. cost under Option 1 or via PAXI  which is via the delivery via the PEP Store branch network - delivery around 9 days  then please add R55.00 under Option 1 and add via Pep Stores in the notes.