Richard C Smith HORNCHURCH EAGLES First Edition Triple Signed
First edition first print hardback of HORNCHURCH EAGLES by Richard C Smith and published by Grub Street in 2002. Signed to a previous owner by Smith and 2 veterans on the title page. The signatures are those of: Dave Davis of 222 (Spitfire) Squadron; John Gill rigger, of 74 Squadron.The book is in near fine condition (blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine) with no significant wear. The book is in a near fine unclipped dust jacket which has light creasing here and there. Internally the pages are clean and tight and there are no tears or other inscriptions.
The book covers the life stories of eight of the airfield's most distinguished fighter pilots of the Second World war. These include Air Chief Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst, DSO, DFC, AFC; Air Vice-Marshal William Crawford-Compton DSO, DFC No. 64 and 485 'New Zealand' Squadron; Wing Commander Eric Barwell DFC 264 Squadron; Squadron Leader Peter Brown AFC 41 Squadron; Squadron Leader 'Dave' Glaser DFC 65 Squadron; Squadron Leader Iain Hutchinson TD 222 Squadron; Flight Lieutenant William 'Tex' Ash MBE 411 Squadron; and Flight Lieutenant Eric Lock DSO, DFC 41 Squadron
224 pages including Appendices, Bibliography and Index. Illustrated with one section of black & white photographs.
ISBN: 1904010008
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