Dakota, Hercules and Caribou in Australian Service
Western Creek, ACT, Australia: Aerospace Publications, 1990. Quarto, light-green hardcover, illustrated printed wrappers, 222 pp., one additional leaf with a diagram and one with publisher's advertisements at back, illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs, some diagrams included. Spine slightly rubbed, light foxing on leaf edges throughout, first three pages stamped in black and white with previous owner's name and address; otherwise a very good copy. First edition, Book 5 in Wilson's "Australian Air Power" series.
Prolific Australian author and aviation writer Stewart Wilson created his epic series of 13 aircraft books between 1988 and 1994. In this volume, Wilson examines Dakota, Hercules and Caribou aircraft. The Douglas DC-3/C-47 is arguably the most important transport aircraft ever built, with roles in both civil and military aviation. Displaying remarkable longevity, the Royal Australian Air Force has used the Dakota continuously since 1939. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, perhaps a more contemporary version of the Dakota, is known for its versatility in both tactitical and strategic transport duties. The de Havilland Caribou STOL tactical transport has supplemented the Hercules, and was able to operate close to the front line during the Vietnam War. Item #5071
First three pages are stamped with the name "Jack Robson" along with a Glendale, NSW, address.
Price (AUD): $70.00