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RARE original WWII poster in the "Careless Talk..." series.
One of the most prevalent and successful propaganda campaigns of the war was the "Careless Talk Costs Lives" campaign launched by the British Government. It featured the work of several prominent artists and different designs were targeted at all branches of the service, as well as war workers and civilians. This one, titled "Keep Mum – She's Not So Dumb!" depicts a soldier of the British Army and will have been posted on Army bases and training facilities, urging soldiers not to inadvertently mention anything about their location, postings, training etc. to girlfriends, family members, even if they are well-trusted. Poster is original, measures 10" x 15" (25cm x 38cm) printed on war grade paper so quite fragile. It retains its full bright colour, but has been folded in half and has some edge nicks and tears, folds and creases with a couple of small pieces gone at the edge (see picture). A classic and very rare original.
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$150 / £120 / €145
 RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |  RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |
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 RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |
Autographed photograph of famed AAF Ace fighter pilot (and best selling author) Robert Lee Scott.
Robert Lee Scott was operations officer of the Assam-Burma-China Ferry Command, forerunner of the famous Air Transport Command. He commanded the Flying Tigers, later to become the 14th Air Force and flew 388 combat missions from 1942 to 1943, shooting down 13 enemy aircraft to become one of the earliest aces of the war. Scott received two Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Air Medals, and was ordered back to the U.S. in October 1943. He has written several books including God Is My Copilot and Boring a Hole in the Sky. This is an original 3.5" x 5" print on Kodak photographic paper, which Scott has signed on the back - excellent condition.
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$55 / £45 / €52
 Autographed photograph of famed AAF fighter pilot (and author) Robert Scott |  Autographed photograph of famed AAF fighter pilot (and author) Robert Scott |
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Author signed copy of "A Fighter Command Station at War" by Mark Hillier.
A photographic record of RAF Westhampnett from the Battle of Britain to D-Day and Beyond. Great book by one of the foremost authors and historians on RAF history. Tells the story of this great fighter station and satellite field to Tangmere in Sussex. Hundreds of previously unpublished photos. 214 pages. Signed by the author (and dedicated to a late great friend by me personally). Published by Pen & Sword. Excellent condition complete with dust jacket.
$25 / £20 / €23
 Signed copy of "A Fighter Command Station at War" by Mark Hillier |  Signed copy of "A Fighter Command Station at War" by Mark Hillier |
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 Signed copy of "A Fighter Command Station at War" by Mark Hillier |
Two rare posters commemorating the Polish Air Force Battle of Britain fighter ace Jan Falkowski (with his signature).
Two rare posters/prints commemorating WWII Polish fighter ace and Battle of Britain pilot Jan Falkowski who flew with the RAF during the war. The first is a print of a famous painting by Arnold Hodgkins, "Portrait of Poland" depicting Falkowski holding a ceremonial dagger, in front of a montage of scenes from his remarkable flying career and life. A high quality art print on textured paper produced in 1971. The print is in excellent condition, retaining its rich colours, with no damage or creases. It has been rolled up and will be mailed in a tube. The print is one of a small number that were signed by Falkowski and the autograph is crisp and clear in blue ink. The second item is a promotional poster which was hung in bookshops to announce the publication of Falkowski's autobiography in 1971 and features the cover illustration along with the title of the book, "With the Wind in My Face." The poster has a small stain in the upper left hand corner and a very small split on the right hand edge, but is otherwise in very good condition. Two rare pieces of artwork and a rare Battle of Britain Polish fighter pilot's autograph.​
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$250 / £200 / €240
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 Signed poster Jan Falkowski RAF Polish fighter pilot |
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 Signed poster Jan Falkowski RAF Polish fighter pilot |
 Falkowski book poster |
Fantastic and rare original poster for aircraft factory workers.
Very rare poster which was sent to aircraft factories as a morale booster for workers who despite constant bombing raids, continued to work hard producing much needed aircraft for the RAF. The poster features a letter from Stafford Cripps, Minister of Aircraft Production, and depicts 3 Hurricane fighters flying over a convoy of fighters being shipped by lorries. Rich colour printing has not faded, and though the poster was definitely used, it remains in fine displayable condition. Has been folded into four, some very minor loss in corners and has been taped on the back where it has split very slightly at the folds. These flaws in no way detract and if anything add to the historic value of the poster. Size is approximately 20" x 30" and is dated 1943. A superb poster which would make a fantastic backdrop to any RAF collection.
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$250 / £200 / €240
 RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |  RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |
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 RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |  RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |
 RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |  RAF propoganda poster, aircraft production with Hurricane |
Lovely collection of 13 (+1 duplicate) 1940s pin-up prints.
Perhaps tame and innocent by today's standards, but considered glamourous and even risqué in the 1940s, these lovely ladies were found on many a barrack room wall or inside the lid of many airmen's trunk or footlocker. There are 14 altogether, including one duplicate, so a baker's dozen. All in excellent condition and mounted in photo album pages (but easily removed). Each is approximately 5" x 7.5"
and are signed by artists Billy DeVorss and Art Frahm.
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$45 / £35 / €43 for the set
 Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |  Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |
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 Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |  Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |
"Alone no more" fine art print by William S. Phillips, in as-new condition.
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Fine art print, never removed from its folio or exposed to light and well-stored. Depicts B-17G "Sweet Rose O'Grady" of 427th BS, 303rd BG which flew more combat missions than any other aircraft in its unit, flanked by two Spitfires of 241 Squadron. Signed and numbered by the artist (394 of 850). Panoramic print measures 36.5" x 14.5" (93cm x 36.5cm). Still in original Greenwich Workshop folio. Priced below current after-market value.
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$300 / £240 / €290
 Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |  Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |
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 Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |  Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |
 Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |  Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |
 Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |  Alone No More - signed fine art print B-17G + Spitfire |
Personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots, "Squadrons Up" by Noel Monks.
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Squadrons Up was written early in the war and published at the beginning of what we now call the Battle of Britain. It features stories about the men who flew in the Battle of France and focuses on 73 squadron and its iconic New Zealander "Cobber" Kain, the first "Ace" in the RAF. This book was given as a Christmas gift by one of the WAAF nurses who was stationed at Kirton in Lindsey, and who knew these brave men. She attached three personal photographs of the personnel of 73 squadron, including "Doc" Outfin, Cobber Kain and several other notable RAF pilots. Kain was killed in June, 1940 so photos of him are quite scarce and this is a superb piece of history. Noel Monks was the Daily Mail War Correspondent who was "embedded" with the RAF in France and the book itself is highly regarded - but this unique personalized edition is a wonderful piece of history with its own intrinsic value. No dust jacket and has a scorch mark to front cover but otherwise nice tight binding and very good condition.
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$100 / £80 / €97
 Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |  Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |
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 Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |  Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |
 Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |  Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |
 Squadrons Up - first edition with Cobber Kain connection and original photos |
Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Berlin 1936 and London 1948.
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Complete set of 12 Olympic poster reprints from 1912 to 1972 (printed in 1972). Each is printed in full colour, 10" x 14" (26cm x 36cm). Stockholm 1912, Anvers 1920, Paris 1924, Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932, Berlin 1936, London 1948, Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956, Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972. Excellent condition with minor edge nick (no paper loss) on one or two only. Still bright and rich colours. Will be sent rolled in a tube. A small sample selection illustrated but all are present. While these have no direct military connection (except perhaps the 1936 poster) they are historically significant and make great displays.
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$55 / £45 / €43
 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
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 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
Rare book "Bluenoser Tails" signed by author "Punchy Powell."
Published in 2007, and now out of print, "Bluenoser Tails" is a compilation of war stories from the 352nd Fighter group. The stories were collected and edited by one of its original pilots, Robert H. "Punchy" Powell, and this copy is signed by him and is in excellent condition. 8.5" x 11", $374 pages, hard cover (casebound) with numerous colour and black and white photos, as well as great artwork throughout. A rare book - and author signed copies are great investments.
$150 / £120 / €145
 Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |  Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |
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 Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |  Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |
 Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |  Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |
 Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |  Author signed copy of Bluenoser Tails by Punchy Powell, 352nd FG |
Jimmy Doolittle autograph on booklet by Barrett Tillman.
Short 8-page article on Jimmy Doolittle by well-known aviation historian Barrett Tillman with full-colour card cover signed by Jimmy Doolittle. 8.5" x 11" Published by the American Aviation Historical Society, the article is full of photos and interesting narrative about his life - "The First 80 Years." Excellent condition and would look great framed.
Doolittle was one of the most influential aviation pioneers most well known of course for organizing and leading a retaliatory raid on Tokyo from an aircraft carrier following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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$125 / £100 / €115 email to secure this item
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 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
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 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
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Art print by Robert Taylor:
Hurricane Scramble
One of 4 Robert Taylor First Edition fine art prints offered. This is Hurricane Scramble, published by the Military Gallery, Bath, England, 1987, this is number 726 of an edition of 1000 and is signed by Crowley Milling, Peter Brothers, Bea Beamont and Bob Doe as well as the artist. Has been displayed and framed but retains full colour value and clarity. A superb print and a great investment at well below the current gallery price. Will be sent rolled up, ready to frame.
$495 / £350 / €405
 Hurricane scramble by Taylor |  Hurricane scramble by Taylor |
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 Hurricane scramble by Taylor |  Hurricane scramble by Taylor |
Art print by Robert Taylor:
Fourth Fighter Patrol
One of 4 Robert Taylor First Edition fine art prints offered. This is Fourth Fighter Patrol, published by the Military Gallery, Bath, England, 1987, this is number 58 of an edition of 1000 and is signed by Don Blakeslee, Jim Goodson, Chesley Peterson and Jim Clarke as well as the artist. Has been displayed and framed but retains full colour value and clarity. A superb print and a great investment at well below the current gallery price. Will be sent rolled up, ready to frame.
$750 / £535 / €610
 4th Fighter Patrol |  4th Fighter Patrol |
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 4th Fighter Patrol |  4th Fighter Patrol |
RARE Artist's proof signed by Robert Taylor:
D-Day Airborne Assault.
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This is NOT a print but an artist's proof, one of only 135 released for sale (this is number 12). D-Day Airborne Assault, published by the Military Gallery, Bath, England in 1994 is signed by Warren Emerson, Clayton Gross, Sid Harwell, William B King, Maurice Long and Miles Wagner as well as the artist. Has been displayed and framed but retains full colour value and clarity. A superb investment at well below the current gallery price. Will be sent rolled up, ready to frame.
$925 / £655/ €755
 D-Day Airborne |  D-Day Airborne |
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 D-Day Airborne |  D-Day Airborne |