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Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces, 1915-1920

By Norman Franks, Russell Guest and Christopher Shores

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9780948817199 | Grub Street the Basement, January 1, 1991, cover price $59.95

Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914

Outlines the history of aerial combat, describes the characteristics of famous fighters from biplanes to jets, and shares the experiences of fighter pilots

By Norman Franks

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9780517694978 | Reprint edition (Crescent Books, August 1, 1990), cover price $12.99 | About this edition: Outlines the history of aerial combat, describes the characteristics of famous fighters from biplanes to jets, and shares the experiences of fighter pilots

Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914 to the Present Day

By Norman Franks

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9781902304045 | Grub Street the Basement, January 1, 1999, cover price $24.95

Albatros Aces of World War I

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By Norman Franks and Tony Holmes (editor)

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9781855329607 | Osprey Pub Co, April 1, 2000, cover price $22.95

American Aces of World War I

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By Harry Dempsey (illustrator) and Norman Franks

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9781841763750 | Osprey Pub Co, September 1, 2001, cover price $22.95

Battle of the Airfields: Operation Bodenplatte, 1 January 1945

Product Description: Operation Bodenplatte was devised to despatch 800 Luftwaffe fighters to attack Allied bases in Western Europe on the first of January 1945. The operation turned out to be the Luftwaffe's final act of self-destruction. This book tells the story of that fated operation. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Norman Franks

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9781902304427 | Grub Street the Basement, April 1, 2002, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Operation Bodenplatte was devised to despatch 800 Luftwaffe fighters to attack Allied bases in Western Europe on the first of January 1945.

Beyond Courage: Air Sea Rescue by Walrus Squadrons in the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Seas 1942-1945

Product Description: This new book covers the adventures of 283, 284, 293 and 294 Walrus Squadrons, operating from North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Sardinia. The pilots, like their counterparts in England, knew of the dangers of landing on the sea. It was a daunting task attempting to rescue downed airmen as they had often to operate in bad weather, and near hostile coasts...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781904010302 | Grub Street the Basement, June 1, 2003, cover price $32.95 | About this edition: This new book covers the adventures of 283, 284, 293 and 294 Walrus Squadrons, operating from North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Sardinia.

British And American Aces of World War I: The Pictorial Record

By Norman Franks

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9780764323416 | Schiffer Pub Ltd, August 30, 2005, cover price $59.95

British and Commonwealth Aces of World War II: The Pictorial Record

By Norman Franks

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9780764325250 | Ill edition (Schiffer Pub Ltd, September 30, 2006), cover price $59.95

Buck McNair: Canadian Spitfire Ace

Product Description: Robert 'Buck' McNair came from Nova Scotia, the second of three sons born of a mix of Scottish and German parents. As a young man he became interested in flight, and was lucky enough to be able to fly float planes off the Canadian lakes...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781902304748 | Grub Street the Basement, June 1, 2001, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Robert 'Buck' McNair came from Nova Scotia, the second of three sons born of a mix of Scottish and German parents.

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9781904943037 | Grub Street the Basement, May 19, 2005, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Robert 'Buck' McNair came from Nova Scotia, the second of three sons born of a mix of Scottish and German parents.

Casualities of the German Air Service 1914-20: As Complete a List Possible Arranged Alphabetically and Chronologically

By Frank Bailey, Rick Duiven and Norman Franks

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9781902304335 | Grub Street the Basement, November 1, 1999, cover price $49.95

Claims to Fame: The Lancaster

Product Description: Part of the "Claims to Fame" series on historical airplanes, this volume looks at the famous World War II Lancaster bombers. It contains a selection of true stories about the planes and their pilots.

By Norman Franks

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9781854092205 | Arms & Armour, March 1, 1995, cover price $27.95 | About this edition: Part of the "Claims to Fame" series on historical airplanes, this volume looks at the famous World War II Lancaster bombers.

Coastal CommandÂs Air War Against the German U-boats

By Norman Franks

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9781783831838, titled "Coastal Commandâs Air War Against the German U-Boats" | Pen & Sword, December 19, 2014, cover price $29.95

Dark Sky, Deep Water

Product Description: This is an account of the anti-U-boat campaigns during World War II. It contains reminiscences of: the saga of the Italian submarine "Luigi Torelli"; the first U-boat to be attacked by an aircraft carrying a Leigh Light; of Operation Swamp along the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain, with U343 being attacked by eight aircraft of which two were shot down and two others damaged; and of the sinking of U459 onto which the attacking aircraft actually crashed when shot down...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781898697572 | Grub Street the Basement, June 1, 1997, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: This is an account of the anti-U-boat campaigns during World War II.

Dark Sky, Deep Water: First Hand Reflections on the Anti U Boat War in Wwii

Product Description: The U-boat war continues to fascinate people, especially the RAF's anti-U-boat campaign. In this book, the author presents his research findings on some of the more interesting aspects of this aircraft versus submarine conflict. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Norman Franks

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9781902304373 | Grub Street the Basement, April 1, 2002, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: The U-boat war continues to fascinate people, especially the RAF's anti-U-boat campaign.

Dog Fight: Aerial Tactics of the Aces of the First World War

Product Description: âFor enthusiasts of WWI aviation, this book is a true gem.âFlying Scale ModelsThe history of aviation during the First World War is a rich and varied story marked by the evolution of aircraft from slow-moving, fragile, and unreliable powered kites, into quick, agile, sturdy fighter craft...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781848328327 | Frontline Books, December 19, 2015, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: âFor enthusiasts of WWI aviation, this book is a true gem.

Dog-Fight: Aerial Tactics of the Aces of World War I

Product Description: The history of WWI aviation is a rich and varied story marked by the evolution of aircraft from slow moving, fragile, and unreliable powered kites, into quick, agile, sturdy fighter craft. At the same time there emerged a new kind of Âµsoldier', the fighter pilots whose individual cunning and bravery became crucial in the fight for control of the air...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781853675515, titled "Dog Fight: Aerial Tactics of the Aces of World War I" | Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal, July 1, 2003, cover price $36.95 | About this edition: The history of WWI aviation is a rich and varied story marked by the evolution of aircraft from slow moving, fragile, and unreliable powered kites, into quick, agile, sturdy fighter craft.

Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1

By Norman Franks

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9781841763170 | Osprey Pub Co, May 1, 2002, cover price $22.95

DowdingÂs Eagles: Accounts of Twenty-five Battle of Britain Veterans

Product Description: The Battle of Britain fought by The Few, as Churchill famously called them, will remain a legendary feat of arms for centuries to come. Sadly there remain only a handful today who can tell their stories so this collection of personal accounts is extremely timely...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781473844209, titled "Dowding's Eagles: Accounts of Twenty-five Battle of Britain Veterans" | Pen & Sword, December 19, 2015, cover price $49.95 | About this edition: The Battle of Britain fought by The Few, as Churchill famously called them, will remain a legendary feat of arms for centuries to come.

The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain

Product Description: âNever in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so fewâ â Seventy-five years on the unforgettable words of Winston Churchill ring as powerfully as they did in August 1940 when the young men of the RAF stood as the last line of defense against Hitlerâs far more powerful Luftwaffe...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781473827875 | Pen & Sword, December 19, 2015, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: âNever in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so fewâ â Seventy-five years on the unforgettable words of Winston Churchill ring as powerfully as they did in August 1940 when the young men of the RAF stood as the last line of defense against Hitlerâs far more powerful Luftwaffe.

Fighter CommandÂs Air War 1941: Raf Circus Operations and Fighter Sweeps Against the Luftwaffe

Product Description: Following the Battle of Britain, the RAF started taking the air war to the Germans. A small number of bombers, escorted by large numbers of fighters tried to force the Luftwaffe into battle. Much air combat ensued with RAF light bombers escorted by scores of fighters, but it was not until Germany invaded Russia in June 1941 that operations were stepped up in an effort to take pressure of Stalinâs Russian Front...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781473847224, titled "Fighter Commandâs Air War 1941: Raf Circus Operations and Fighter Sweeps Against the Luftwaffe" | Pen & Sword, May 19, 2016, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: Following the Battle of Britain, the RAF started taking the air war to the Germans.

Fighter Pilot's Summer

Product Description: Unknown to almost everyone Paul Richey started this sequel to his acclaimed book Fighter Pilot in 1941, but was unable to continue it beyond the initial chapters. Now, aviation author and historian Norman Franks, by gaining exclusive access to Paulâs papers and diaries, has completed the work...read more

By Norman Franks and Paul Henry Mills Richey

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9780948817717 | Grub Street the Basement, July 1, 1993, cover price $29.95

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9781904010623 | Grub Street the Basement, August 2, 2004, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Unknown to almost everyone Paul Richey started this sequel to his acclaimed book Fighter Pilot in 1941, but was unable to continue it beyond the initial chapters.

9781902304243 | Grub Street the Basement, April 1, 2002, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Despite being seriously wounded in the Battle of France, Paul Richey began a tour of operations in 1941 as a flight commander in 609 Squadron.

Fokker d VII Aces of World War 1

By Norman Franks and Greg Vanwyngarden

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9781841767291 | Osprey Pub Co, July 1, 2004, cover price $22.95

9781841765334 | Osprey Pub Co, March 1, 2003, cover price $22.95

Fokker Dr I Aces of World War 1

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By Norman Franks, Tony Holmes (editor) and Greg Van Wyngarden

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9781841762234 | Osprey Pub Co, August 1, 2001, cover price $22.95

Frank 'chota' Carey: The Story of Group Captain Frank Carey Cbe Dfc Afc Dfm

Product Description: Frank Carey's name is well known in aviation historians.Fought in France in May 1940, shot down 12+ German aircraft and won DFC and BarFought in Battle of Britain. Score 18 by Mid-August 1940. Wounded.1941 as Squadron Leader, went to Burma to fight the Japanese...read more

By Norman Franks

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9781904943389 | Grub Street the Basement, September 30, 2006, cover price $34.95 | About this edition: Frank Carey's name is well known in aviation historians.

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