DH9 from Ruin to Restoration: The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India and Return to Flight of a Rare WW1 Bomber
by Guy Black
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New/New
- ISBN 10
- 1908117338
- ISBN 13
- 9781908117335
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About This Item
London: Grub Street, 2019. In 2000, quite by chance, aircraft restorer Guy Black of Aero Vintage located the hulks of at least two Airco DH9 bombers in a remote part of India - hidden away in what had been a Maharaja's elephant stable at his palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan. They were truly remarkable finds, and extremely rare examples of a near-extinct and important WWI aircraft type - none of which had survived in Britain. Recognising their importance to the UK's aviation heritage, and excited by the challenge of restoration, Guy set about negotiating their purchase and returning them back to England. His colleague and author, Andy Saunders journeyed twice to India to complete the transaction and dismantle and pack them - a process not without massive difficulties and challenges. Now one of them will fly again! Here the whole intriguing story is told - fully illustrated step-by-step - from discovery to recovery, through to research, restoration, re-construction and first flight, all in fascinating, meticulous detail. Also covered is the account of the restoration of the first DH9 to be completed, now housed as a non-flying exhibit at the IWM Duxford.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Allen Williams Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- DH9 from Ruin to Restoration: The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India and Return to Flight of a Rare WW1 Bomber
- Author
- Guy Black
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1908117338
- ISBN 13
- 9781908117335
- Publisher
- Grub Street
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2019
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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