Rare Aviation Books

Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941

MIKESH, Robert C. and ABE, Shorzoe

London: Putnam Aeronautical Books, 1990. Quarto, light navy-blue hardcover, gilt lettering on spine, [x], 294 pp., illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, some diagrams included, four appendices included. Lower spine end bumped, corners of covers bumped, dust-jacket top corners a little worn; otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition. This volume covers nearly 400 types of Japanese aircraft, ranging from the single type from Awazu Flight Research Studio completed in 1919, to the output from Aichi, Kawanishi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi and Nakajima. This comprehensive work also includes a brief history of aviation in Japan. Item #4535

Price (AUD): $100.00