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London: George G. Harrap, 1964. 350 g; 192 pages, text illustrated with some photographs, and black-and-white drawings. Includes glossary. The dust jacket is rubbed, and chipped, with a 1.5 inch tear at the lower left-hand corner of the front panel, a 0.75 inch tear at the top fold over crease, a 0.33 inch tear at the bottom front fold over crease, 2 0.5 inch tears on the bottom edge of the rear panel, and a 0.75 inch tear on the top edge of the rear panel. It is with the modern period of this present book deals. It covers some of the most courageous exploits of the last war, and some of the striking jet plane and rocket plane achievements which have been seen since the war; and it tells the story of recent space exploration. There is also a chapter devoted to some notable parachuting experiences. Digital image available upon request.. First Edition. Hardcover. Reasonable for Age/Damaged -- Price Clipped. Illus. by Photographic and Diagrammatic. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Aviation.