A History of US Coast Guard Aviation por Pearcy, Arthur - 1989

Hardback. Acceptable.

Hardback. Very Good.

Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing Ltd. VG: in very good condition with rubbed and chipped dust jacket. Closed tears in jacket. 1989. First Edition. Blue hardback cloth cover. 300mm x 220mm (12" x 9"). 170pp. .

Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1989-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.8020 in x 29.7716 in x 21.7766 in. .

Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 170 pages, 1.01kg. Blue cloth boards a little rubbed to bottom edge, FINE in a Very Good d/w with small repaired tear to top edge. Illustrated with b/w and some colour photographs. Looks at the many roles the Caost Guard has taken since its beginning in 1790, including its now important role against Drug Smugglers. Owing to the weight, extra shipping may be required..

Shrewsbury: Airlife, 1989. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Comprehensive history of US Coast Guard use of aircraft, from its inception right up to publication date, with a glimpse of what was to come in the 'future'. Every fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and airship type ever used by the USCG is covered in great detail and illustrated with many clear photographs. The twelve chapters take a close look at such topics as the World War II era; the introduction of helicopters; the Coast Guard in Alaska; Search & Rescue; and the use of the C-130 Hercules, etc. Today, the USCG uses aircraft to conduct a wide range of missions, from anti-drug and pollution patrols, to Search & Rescue, and the International Ice Patrol (created to safeguard against another 'Titanic'-type disaster). The types used in this work are fully covered in this remarkable volume. A fascinating read for Coast Guard and/or aviation enthusiasts in general.… Ler mais

Airlife Publishing Limited, 1989. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Firmly bound and carefully read. Both book & unclipped jacket are in VG clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Illustrated with b/w photos & some colour. Heavy book..

Shrewsbury : Airlife, 1989. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 170p: ill(some col.), 1facsim,maps,ports; 31cm. Notes: Ill on lining papers. Includes index. Subjects: United States Coast Guard. United States Coast Guard Aviation. Service Aviation - Foreign Air Forces. History-Post 1903. Naval aviation. United States Coastal waters Coastal police United States Coast Guard history. Genre: Illustrated.

Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1989-01-01. Hardcover. Like New. 1.7986 cent in x 29.7774 cent in x 21.7834 cent in.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.