AL DEERE - Wartime Fighter Pilot, Peacetime Commander - Multi Signed


The biography of RAF fighter Ace, New Zealander Al Deere as told by aviation historian and RAF Hornchuch specialist Richard C Smith. The author incorporates much new material that has come to light since Al Deere's autobiography 'Nine Lives' was published in 1959.

Using previously unpublished documents, combat records and interviews the author also includes many of Al Deere's letters and papers on the tactics and strategy of combat. The book also contains and excellent selection of period photographs.

This is a one of a special limited edition of just 60 copies released by Vector Fine Arts. It is signed by the author and 30 veteran air and ground crew. 21 of the signatures are on official bookplates, the rest are on the inside title page.

Signatories include:

Ludwik Martel - 54 Sqn Battle of Britain

George Swanwick - 54 Sqn Battle of Britain

Pinkie Stark O/C 609 Sqn

Mike Donnet - 64 Sqn

Tom Draper-Williams - 602 Sqn

Richy Richardson - 54 Sqn Ground Crew

Jim Shenfield - 54 Sqn Ground Crew

John Peel O/C Kenley Wing

Pete Brothers

John Ellacombe

Basil Stapleton

Bob Foster

Peter Brown

New Zealand Fighter Pilots:

Johnny Checketts, Jimmy Sheddon, Vaughon Fittal

Jack Rae, John Pattison, Max Collett,

Mick Shand, Tommy Tucker, Harvey Sweetman,

Ken Lee, Doug Brown.

The book is presented in a blue slipcase and is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity.

Pages: 223, including several pages of photos.

Condition: it is in virtually 'as new', condition having been stored carefully with long term investment in mind.

Author: Richard C Smith


From:

Grub Street/Vector Fine Art.


Edition:

limited edition - hardback 2003.



Size:

6.25 x 9.5 inches (16.5 x 24 cm)



£0.00 £185.00
0 Rewards Points
QTY
Out Of Stock

We also recommend

So Many - RAF Bomber Command Folio - multi signed

So Many - RAF Bomber Command Folio - multi signed

£255.00
Those Other Eagles by Christopher Shores - multi signed aviation book

Those Other Eagles by Christopher Shores - multi signed aviation book

£195.00
GUNTHER RALL - A Memoir Luftwaffe Ace and NATO General - Pilot Signed

GUNTHER RALL - A Memoir Luftwaffe Ace and NATO General - Pilot Signed

£99.00
STAPME - Biography of Squadron Leader Basil Gerald Stapleton - Signed

STAPME - Biography of Squadron Leader Basil Gerald Stapleton - Signed

£99.00
MEN OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 60th Anniversary Edition - Signed Book

MEN OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 60th Anniversary Edition - Signed Book

£99.00
HONOUR RESTORED by Peter Brown - Multi signed Limited Edition

HONOUR RESTORED by Peter Brown - Multi signed Limited Edition

£145.00
TAIL-END CHARLIES - The Last Battles of the Bomber War 1944-45-Signed

TAIL-END CHARLIES - The Last Battles of the Bomber War 1944-45-Signed

£135.00
Pilot Profiles Album - RAF Bomber Command - Military Gallery

Pilot Profiles Album - RAF Bomber Command - Military Gallery

£545.00
VICTORY FIGHTERS The Veterans Story by Steve Darlow - Limited Edition

VICTORY FIGHTERS The Veterans Story by Steve Darlow - Limited Edition

£135.00
New So Few - RAF Battle of Britain Folio - multi signed

So Few - RAF Battle of Britain Folio - multi signed

£235.00
Bomber Boys by Mel Rolfe - multi signed aviation book

Bomber Boys by Mel Rolfe - multi signed aviation book

£65.00
Pilot Profiles Album - RAF Fighter Command - Military Gallery

Pilot Profiles Album - RAF Fighter Command - Military Gallery

£545.00
WE LANDED BY MOONLIGHT by Hugh Verity - Signed Aviation Book

WE LANDED BY MOONLIGHT by Hugh Verity - Signed Aviation Book

£25.00
Second to None by Richard C Smith - multi signed aviation book

Second to None by Richard C Smith - multi signed aviation book

£175.00
609 at WAR by James Earnshaw AE - Multi-signed Limited Edition

609 at WAR by James Earnshaw AE - Multi-signed Limited Edition

£99.00
The Greatest Squadron of Them All - Vol I Multi-signed

The Greatest Squadron of Them All - Vol I Multi-signed

£55.00
ANGRIFF WESTLAND - Three Battle of Britain Air Raids - Multi Signed

ANGRIFF WESTLAND - Three Battle of Britain Air Raids - Multi Signed

£110.00
Paddy - Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp - multi signed aviation book

Paddy - Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp - multi signed aviation book

£55.00
Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings - Multi Signed Bookplate SB002

Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings - Multi Signed Bookplate SB002

£185.00

The item has been added to your basket

Continue Shopping
Proceed To Checkout