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ARTIFACT:
This is a hardcover copy of "Naval Eight: A History Of No. 8 Squadron R.N.A.S." by E.G. Johnstone. The No. 8 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) became the 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) when the RAF was established on April 1, 1918. The book has some great aircraft images, including a Sopwith Pup and Camel, as well as a Nieuport Scout, planes the 8th flew during World War I. This squadron was a high-scoring group: 298 victories! They also had twenty-five aces. The book has several appendices in the back, including a list of members killed is action. A.S. Todd has a handwritten note next to his name: "by von Richthofen" (aka the "Red Baron"). This copy has been re-bound with tape.
VINTAGE:
Published post-World War I (1919?).
SIZE:
207 pages including black and white photographs; approximately 8-5/8" in height and 6" in width and 1-3/16" in thickness.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embossed cloth-bound cover, paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Glued binding.
MARKINGS:
Printed by THE SIGNAL PRESS LTD. 133, Great Suffolk Street London S.E.1 on last page.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEEX09 L/SBDEX6/13
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The book is in very fine condition with some minor separation from the spine at the table of contents page; some small spots of discoloration on the last couple of pages; a few of the pages have been cut at the bottom (see photo above).
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
