WW2 Basic Aircraft Recognition By Gibbs-Smith Book
Code: 13907
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For sale is a WW2 Basic Aircraft Recognition By Gibbs-Smith Book which was owned by a worker at Crisps Sheet Metal Works. Accompanied by this book is a Crisps Sheet Metal Works headed paper which on the back has a number of British air craft that presumably he has spotted overhead with the use of this book. This book was published in December 1942 and titled basic aircraft recognition by C.H. Gibbs-Smith Royal observe a corpse.
The introduction to this book states:
INTRODUCTION
THIS work has been written throughout from the point of view of the man "on the job", whether he be pilot, observer, gunner, roof spotter or instructor. For the beginner it provides a direct and reasonably simple course of instruction in the essentials of recogni- tion. For the experienced it provides a refresher course or a test of knowledge. For both it constitutes a reference book containing information, based on the officially accepted classification, about some two hundred and seventy allied and enemy aircraft. The silhouettes are the most accurate obtainable.
A special feature of the book is its practical adaptability for reference, teaching and testing purposes. Two copies will provide, when the pages are cut out and pasted on boards, a rapid "air to page" reference, together with a ready-made illustrated lecture and test series. In the Instructional sections the text may be cut from the illus- trations and the latter used in the episcope to accompany
the lecture. The size of the silhouettes is such that it allows any two machines to be shown together in even the smallest episcope.
A book of this kind owes much to many workers. The provision of accurate recognition material and the now universally high standard of recognition in this country are largely inspired by one man-Mr. Peter Masefield; and to him, and to the Temple Press, the proprietors of The Aeroplane, the author is deeply indebted. Assistance is also gratefully acknowledged to officials of the Direct- orate of Aircraft Recognition Material, Ministry of Air- craft Production. Mr. John Stroud has not only given much help and advice throughout, but is responsible for the Russian and Japanese sections. Gratitude is also due to Mr. G. A. D. Bourne, who introduced the author to the Royal Observer Corps.
Harrow-on-the-Hill, C. H. GIBBS-SMITH, November 1942”
This is in good condition. Guaranteed original or money back. This will be sent first class signed for and dispatched within two to three working day’s.
