Aviation from Lems Bookshop

Ten stories of Australian aviators including; Charles Kingsford Smith, Ross and Keith Smith, Hubert Wilkins, Bert Hinkler. 108 pages with colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with minor marks.

Twenty-one extraordinary women whose stories changed history in two parts; Great Pioneer women of the outback, and Heroic Australian women in war. 640 pages with photographs with illustrations through the text. Book in very good+ condition.

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic in 1928, nine years later she disappeared attempting an around the world flight. The author researched Earhart's letters, journals, and diaries and interviews with the aviator's family and friends to provide the account of Earhart's record setting aviation and her personal life. 489 pages with 16 pages of black… Read more about this item

Chronicles the rapid evolution of aviation technology and focuses on the meaning of flight for the human spirit - inventiveness, craftmanship, daring achievement, and adventure. Contains the best collection of flight images ever included in a single volume of this scope. 288 pages with hundreds of picture and photographs many in colour. Book and dust jacket in as new condition.… Read more about this item

An overview of aviation's spectacular past and a look at current trends towards the future. 192 pages with over 200 colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

The author selects his 26 greatest planes in aviation history. 251 pages with photographs on most pages including 52 in colour. Book in very good+ condition

An authentic story of aviation in Australia - full of high drama and heartbreak. Australia was one of the first countries to realise what a boon the flying machine could be. 211 pages with 24 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good condition with light reader wear.

Broad picture of activity in all branches of aviation (around 1960), framed within a review of past accomplishments and an outline of some likely developments of the future. 144 pages with illustrations on nearly evey page. Text in near fine condition. Dust jacket intact but with some tears and chips.

The stories are written in a factual but racy style well in keeping with the subject, The book is a must for everyone who enjoys a thrilling yarn and especially those who thrill to the excitement and daring of Australian aviation history. 192 pages with numerous black and white photos throughout. Book in near fine condition with dust jacket in… Read more about this item