1986. The first book to cover the entire history of military aviation in France, translated from the 1980 French edition.
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1996. 1st edition. Unique history of the first Wehrmacht bomber aircraft including the early Dornier Do F, 11, and 13 models.
1983. Text in German and English. A chronicle of the Dornier company, one of Germany’s most influential and innovative aircraft manufacturers.
1981. 1st edition. Explores the ingenuity and daring of individuals who pushed the boundaries of technology to conquer the skies.
1996. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 8.
1994. Text in German. A history of human flight, tracing aviation from its earliest mythic and experimental beginnings to the technological sophistication of the modern era.
Text in German. A history of one of World War II’s most distinctive and innovative fighters.
1986. 1st edition. Covers a wide range of German aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s, including stalwarts and experimental designs.
1993. A history of one of the most successful short to medium range airliners of the late 20th century.
1995. The P-51 Mustang was the premier propeller-driven fighter of World War II.
1996. Text in Polish. A genuinely rare title on the Polish Air Force in World War and their use of the P-51.
1986. 1st edition. The development of the F-5 family, including its origins as the N-156 and its role as a versatile export fighter used by over 30 nations.
1997. 1st edition. Exclusive photos and scale drawings highlight this detailed look at Imperial Russia's first fighter plane, the S-16.
1996. 1st edition. A history of the Supermarine Spitfire’s service in the formative years of the Israeli Air Force.
1966. 1st edition. A historical account that documents the rapid, dramatic advancements in aviation between the World Wars.
1994. 1st edition. An illustrated history of the amazing recovery of a fleet of World War II warplanes, frozen in Greenland for 50 years.
1993. The development of German air power from 1933 to the end of World War II with coverage of over 35 fighter aircraft and more than 50 bombers.
1996. 1st edition. Volume 4 of Vought F4U Corsair focuses on the later wartime and early postwar chapters of the Corsair’s career.
1994. An illustrated survey of German, Italian and Japanese Aircraft brought to allied countries during and after the Second World War.
1970. 1st edition. The narrative traces man's journey from the Wright Brothers' first powered flight to the Apollo 11 moon landing.
1992. Complete edition of the Christchurch Star during the big snow in 1992.
1992. Complete edition of the Christchurch Press covering the big snow in 1992.
2011. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
2010. Complete tribute edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.
2001. Complete edition of Christchurch Star newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.
2001. Complete edition of The Press newspaper in Christchurch during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.
2001. Complete edition of The Sunday Star Times newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.
2010. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
2010. First 6 pages only of this edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
2011. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.
1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.
2008. Special edition covering the life and death of Sir Edmund Hillary. Includes a few pages from The Press covering 50th anniversary of Everest ascent.
1984. An original vintage copy of Wairarapa Time- Age paper from 38 years ago.
1997. Collection of three special editions covering the death of Princess Diana.
1960. Special feature to the Southland Daily News covering the opening of Bluff Island Harbour.
1948. Special edition of The Evening Star covering the 1888 - 1948 Otago centennial.
1982. Vintage special edition covering 100 years of meat exports from the Otago region.
1977. 1st edition. An introductory yet informative reference book, capturing the distinctive character and capabilities of U.S. Naval Aviation within the “Air Forces of the World” series.
1982. 1st edition. More than 133 types of the greatest American warplanes are fully described and illustrated.
1978. A comprehensive visual record of human flight.
1969. 1st edition. Highlights how naval aviation adapted to the demanding environment of aircraft carriers.
1983. A highly regarded reference guide primarily used by scale modelers and aviation historians.
1970-1974. 1st edition. Combined 4 volume set. A reference series documenting every aircraft used by the U.S. military from the dawn of powered flight through the early 20th century.
1972+1973. Volume 1 and 2 combined set. Robert B. Casari’s meticulous documentation of early American military aviation.
1971. 1st edition. A comprehensive record of American military aviation, spanning from the Army's first Aeronautical Division in 1907 to the 1969 moon landing.
This monograph recounts the development of air doctrine in the Army air arm from 1917 to 1941.
1979. 1st edition. A comprehensive reference work detailing the history and technical specifications of over 1,200 aircraft types.
1980. 1st edition. A comprehensive reference work covering the evolution of American combat planes.
1960. 1st edition. A comprehensive survey of the developments in the space sciences at the time.
1985. 1st edition. Volume 4 of The First Combat Jets profiles a wide range of first generation combat jets, pairing photographs with brief developmental histories and technical notes.
1974. Vintage newspaper commemorating the 100th Anniversary Napier City Council.
1983. 1st edition. A record of the impact of aviation in America in its early years.
1973. 1st edition. Massive, single volume book covering most aspects of human flight.
1982. Vintage newspaper commemorating the Tauranga Centennial 1882-1982.
1961. A comprehensive guide to the evolution of American fighter aircraft.
1977/1978. Volume 1 and 2 in this WW2 Aircraft Fact File series that is devoted to US Army Air Force fighters of World War II.
2000. A ten part souvenir edition of The Southland Times, celebrating 100 years of Newspaper published in Invercargill.
1946. 1st edition. A handbook cataloging the United States Army's airplanes.
1974. 1st edition. A complete and authentic anthology of all bomber-type aircraft that have ever been assigned "B" designations by the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force.
1980. Vintage newspaper from the 1980s.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1969. Vintage newspaper special edition covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
2001. Complete edition of Christchurch Star newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.
1986. Sections 1 and 2 supplementary coverage of the 120 year anniversary of Hamilton city.
1987. Sections 1 and 2 - coverage of the Kawerau Earthquake.
1966. New Zealand Herald special edition, covering the opening of the Auckland International Airport in 1966. Section 4.
1991. The New Zealand Herald edition on the verge of the 1991 Gulf War.
1972. The New Zealand Herald coverage from early 1972, around the Vietnam war era and moon landing.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1980. Vintage newspaper from the 1980s.
1971. The very first edition of the Sunday Herald.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1969. Vintage newspaper with coverage of the Moon Landing in 1969.
1979. 1st edition. The fighters designed during this period of transition from propeller to jet powered aircraft were interesting and often highly innovative.
1970. An account of United States Air Force serials from 1946 to 1969.
1973. An account of United States Navy serials allotted from 1941 through March 1977.
1977. A volume in the WWII Aircraft Fact Files series.
1986. 1st edition. The history of military strategy and provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of American aerial reconnaissance and intelligence gathering since WW I.
1985. 1st edition. Offers drawings, brief histories, and technical specifications for U.S. reconnaissance aircraft, fighters, bombers, helicopters, and seaplanes.
1977. 1st edition. Traces the combat history of USAAF medium bomber units of World War 2.
1956. A handbook cataloging the United States Army's airplanes compiled from official documents.
1979. A concise operational history of the Boeing B 17 and the men who flew it, written by one of the most respected chroniclers of the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe.
1976. 1st edition. A definitive illustrated history of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, primarily focusing on its operational service with the US 8th Air Force.
1971. A highly-regarded aviation reference book known for its comprehensive visual history and detailed technical illustrations.
1997. 1st edition. A comprehensive, highly regarded history of one of the most decorated American units in the European and Mediterranean theaters.
1979. 1st edition. Covers the conflict from French rule and the Indochina war through to the fall of Saigon, including the Tet Offensive and the siege of Khe Sanh.
1990. 1st edition. Discover the fascinating and unusual world of aviation failures this intriguing book focuses on the black sheep of aviation history.
1973. Aircam Aviation Series No.S10 and S22 (Vol.1 and 2). Two volume history covering the Fighter, Bomber and Marine Camouflage and Markings of the Luftwaffe during WW2.
1972/1973. Aircam Aviation Series No.S13 and S14 (Vol.1 and 2). The two volume history of the USAAF Heavy bomb group, markings and camouflage 1941-1945.
1970/71/74. Aircam Aviation Series No.S6,S8,S19 (Vol. 1,2,3). Three volume set covering the colour schemes and markings of the Luftwaffe between 1935 to 1945.
1973. Aircam Aviation Series No.S17 and 18 (Vol.1 and 2). A two volume history of fifty various military fighter aircraft in service during World War 2, including specifications and variations.
1970s. Aircam Aviation Series No.S3 and S4 (Vol.1 and 2). A two volume history of various military aircraft depicting a shark mouth during 1916-1970, including specifications and variations.
1998. 1st edition. A series of articles published in Model Builder magazine from August 1983 to December 1987.
1978. 1st edition. A practical, methodical introduction to the entire process of creating and operating R/C aircraft.
1992. 1st edition. Provides instructions and detailed illustrations for building the Sky Bunny.
1964. A technical reference that codifies standardized colour specifications for industrial, architectural, and safety related applications across the United Kingdom.
1977. 1st edition. A collection of reader-submitted "hints and kinks" for building, maintaining, and flying radio controlled aircraft.
1930s or 40s. A guide to the small internal combustion engines produced by the Hallam firm.
1991. 1st edition. Offers an introduction to free-flight model building, and shows how to modify the Sleek Streak and Peck R.O.G. models.
1948. A guide to the ignition systems used in small internal combustion engines, particularly those powering model aircraft and workshop built engines.
1983. 1st edition. A practical guide to elevating everyday model building skills through sound workshop habits and clever techniques.
1955. An introduction to the fundamentals of model aviation, written with the clear intention of lowering the barriers for newcomers.
1944. An introduction to the design, operation, and maintenance of small internal combustion engines used in model aviation.
1986. 1st edition. Chinn traces the evolution of miniature four stroke engines from early experimental designs to the refined, efficient units that became popular with scale and sport flyers.
1977. The guide for safe, standardised model aircraft operation across New Zealand.
1973. Vintage yearbook for model aircraft enthusiasts.
1979. Vintage manual for radio control model aircraft enthusiasts.
1975. An introduction to the art and science of flying radio controlled gliders.
1976. 1st edition. A guide to the design, construction, and operation of radio controlled gliders and sailplanes.
1986. 1st edition. An assembled record of the Society of Antique Modellers’ activities, achievements, and shared passion for vintage aeromodelling.
1941. A reference book designed for builders who rely on accurate drawings to produce faithful scale models.
1976. 1st edition. A foundational resource for collectors and historians of antique scales.
1958. An introduction to building small models from one of the most accessible materials available: ordinary cardboard.
1968. A classic DIY engineering book providing instructions to build 35 small-scale, working models of historical machines.
1971. 1st edition. Lee examines the internal combustion engines used in radio controlled aircraft with a blend of clear mechanical explanation and rigorous bench test evaluation.
1974. 1st edition. Volume II of the author’s authoritative exploration of model internal combustion engines, expanding on the testing, analysis, and practical evaluation from his first volume.
1981. 1st edition. Is widely considered a "must-have" manual for enthusiasts of radio-controlled model airplanes.
1984. 1st edition. Considered a classic resource for mastering the "art of finishing" radio-controlled model aircraft.
1994. A collected record of the technical papers, research findings, and design discussions presented at the NFFS’s premier annual gathering.
1935. 1st edition. A cornerstone vintage text in the history of aeromodelling
1970. Vintage specialised yearbook for model aircraft enthusiasts.
1984. 1st edition. The book covers everything from canards, pushers, lifting bodies, and flying wings to oddball prototypes, homebuilt innovations, and one off research craft.
1974. 1st edition. A history of aviation’s first seventy years, tracing the transformation of powered flight from fragile pioneer machines to the sophisticated aircraft of the postwar era.
1970. 1st edition. A history of the early British ballooning units whose work helped shape modern military aviation.
1961. 1st edition. A comprehensive, meticulously documented account of the Indian Air Force’s formative years and its rapid expansion during World War II.
1973. 1st edition. The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War.
1984. Traces the DH 4 from its British origins as a fast, well armed day bomber to its large scale American production.
1950s. In association with the Elders & Fyffes Ltd showing how bananas are grown and sold. This is original, not a modern reproduction.
1987. 1st edition. Traces the Bulldog’s development from its origins in Bristol’s search for a modern, maneuverable single seat fighter to its adoption as the RAF’s primary frontline.
1976. 1st edition. A book on the Bristol Beaufort, the torpedo bomber that became one of the RAF’s most important maritime strike aircraft of the Second World War.
1979. 1st edition. A history of the rapid evolution of air delivered military operations between the world wars and through the Second World War.
2010. Early European Art in New Zealand public collections.
1986. 41 paintings of distinctly New Zealand scenes with brief descriptive and historical texts,
1999. Paintings and sketches of Auckland City and surrounds.
1953, 1st edition. Description of the writer's experiences on the road, up and down New Zealand, after gold, timber etc.
1963. Wartime memoirs and recollections of the Kiwi experience in Italy during the second World War.
1956. This is the story of Frank Clune's holiday trip around the New Zealand Islands.
1981, 1st edition. New Zealand as it was a century ago.
1973, 1st edition. A comprehensive picture of the geological formation of White island.
1970. 1st edition. New Zealand Steam Railway history.
1997, 1st signed, numbered limited edition. Beautiful photographic record of a spectacular region of South West New Zealand.
2011, 1st edition. The historic Mesopotamia Station is located in mid-Canterbury at the headwaters of the magnificent Rangitata gorge.
1978. Part of the Phoebus History of the World Wars series.
2007. 1st edition. An illustrated reference book celebrating 150 notable aircraft from the dawn of flight to modern wide body airliners.
2000. Describes operations which profoundly influenced the modern history of France, and, ultimately, of Britain as well.
1995. A photographic journey from the pioneering years of aviation, beginning in 1909 through the outbreak of WWII.
1981. 1st edition. A richly illustrated historical survey of how aviation has been portrayed in motion pictures from the earliest days of film through the late 20th century.
2003. 1st edition. A comprehensive and unparalleled survey of a unique and versatile genre of aircraft.
2003. 1st edition. Chronicles the daring November 1940 attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto.
2006. 1st edition. A lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covering nearly 400 aircraft from the earliest days of flight to modern aviation.
1980. 1st edition. The dramatic story of the Me 262's combat career as a fascinating chain of events in which planning, luck, and even blind stupidity played important roles.
1999. 1st edition. Showcases 25 years of air-to-air photography by Gordon Bain, who combined his career as an air traffic controller with his passion for aviation photography.
2010. 1st edition. Leo McKinstry tells the story of the remarkable plane that won the Battle of Britain, from its designers to the first-hand testimonies of those brave pilots who flew it.
1979. 1st edition. A pictorial of German air power during the later stages of the Second World War, focusing on the aircraft, crews, and operational environments of the Luftwaffe.
1989. 1st edition. Text in German. Documents one of Germany’s earliest and most distinctive pre WWI aircraft: the Jeannin “Stahltaube.”
1982. 1st edition. Explores the pioneering development of jet and rocket propulsion in Germany from the interwar years through the end of the Second World War.
1986. 1st edition. Provides a comprehensive survey of the world's most significant aeronautical museums.
1992. 1st edition. Widely considered the definitive reference work on the world's first operational jet-powered bomber.
2001. 1st edition. This is perhaps the finest collection of cockpit photographs in existence.
2004. 1st edition. Features more than 120 of the most important civil aircraft ever produced and filled with the fastest, biggest, weirdest, and most popular aircraft that ever flew.
1993, 1st edition. Nigel Mansell, Formula One and the Williams Team.
1990. Australian civil aircraft register.
1993. 1st edition. A digest of business turboprop aircraft for 1994.
1986, 1st edition. A register of all civil aircraft of Great Britain between 1919-1985.
1970, 1st edition. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout.
1960. This is a near identical reproduction of an original small newspaper advert from 66+ years ago, mounted on a canvas frame.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
1950. The life of Mrs Helen Wilson, OBE, wife of the MP C.K. Wilson and sister of Sir Hubert Ostler.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.
Image taken by local photographer Tom Zhang that would look fantastic framed.

