United Kingdom Books, Paper & Photographs

ARTIFACT: This is a paperback copy of "Military Sweethearts: A Guide for Collectors" by Pamela M. Caunt. The booklet documents sweetheart insignia of Great Britain and the Commonwealth from Victorian times through World War II (with just a few...

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover 1942 first edition copy of "Wings of War ??? An Air Force Anthology", edited by F.A. Walbank. The book is a history of Britain's Royal Air Force, with a foreword by the then Secretary of State for Air. The text contains many...

ARTIFACT: Interesting WWII History of the Canadian "Red Shield" (Salvation Army) with signatures of prominent members and two period black and white photos of a celebration that took place at an English Country Manor. The back of the book...

ARTIFACT: This is a hand-signed, autographed print image of noted World War I pilot Lt. Pat O'Brien, US Volunteer with the Royal Flying Corps. An Illinois native, Patrick "Pat" Alva O'Brien worked on the Santa Fe Railway prior to enlisting. He...

ARTIFACT: Nice WWI 8x10 photo of a Royal Flying Corps pilot with his friend or perhaps a cadet. The two are leaning on the wing of the aircraft nicknamed "FUN & FROLIC" and the wheels read: "PALMER CORP. AERO TYRE", the plane may...

ARTIFACT: This is a framed circa 1870's - 1880's National Lifeboat Institution stone lithograph print of a dramatic rescue scene. The print shows a large crowd huddled together at water's edge awaiting a life boat while a slightly less anxious but still...

ARTIFACT: This is a paperback copy of "USAAF: 50th Anniversary in Great Britain 1942-1992". The book starts off with a photo and letter from the British Prime Minister as well as the U.S. Secretary of Defense. The book explores the history of...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1945 booklet entitled "Burma Air Victory September 1943 - June 1945 Eastern Air Command". Headed by General Stratemeyer, the Eastern Air Command (EAC) coordinated the joint efforts by the United States Army Air Forces...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1942 United States Army Air Forces guide entitled "e;Assignment to Britain: An Army Air Forces Guide to the United Kingdom."e; This guide covers the organization of the Royal Air Force, the geography of London, Britain's...

ARTIFACT: This is an inscribed, hardcover copy of "Little Norway in Pictures: R.N.A.F. in Canada". In addition to serving as a history of the exiled Norwegian airmen's time training in Canada, the first part of the book is replete with facts about Norway...

ARTIFACT: This is a book titled: The Australian Army at war 1939-1944 ??? An Official Record of Service in Two Hemispheres. This is a great reference guide to Australia's war efforts in WWII. It includes some nice photos of combat and even a shot of a...

ARTIFACT: This is a first edition of "Lychgate: The Entrance to the Path", published in 1945 by Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding. Dowding, about to retire in June 1939, was urged to stay on and serve for an additional nine months. His term...