Aeroplanes 1919-1939

Aeroplanes 1919–1939 (1969) by Howard Linecar
Published by Ernest Benn – Available from Crappy Old Books

Step into the cockpit of aviation history with this charmingly detailed survey of aircraft from the golden interwar years. Originally published in 1969, Aeroplanes 1919–1939 by Howard Linecar offers a nostalgic look back at the fragile biplanes, sleek monoplanes, and iconic airliners that bridged the gap between the Great War and the Second World War.

From barnstormers to flying boats, Linecar catalogues a fascinating array of aircraft, blending technical notes with the sort of precise, unfussy prose that makes vintage aviation enthusiasts nod in approval. No glossy coffee-table fluff here—just the solid facts, occasional black-and-white photos, and that glorious mid-century smell of musty paper and mild regret.

A must-have for collectors, armchair pilots, and anyone who likes their books slightly yellowed and their aircraft thoroughly obsolete. Proudly offered by Crappy Old Books, because not all treasures are shiny.

Book is probably designed for young people, but its not really a kids book.

Has a Snoopy sticker on the back thats not fully on as it was stuck, possibly by accident to the top corner near the spine.

This is an ex-library book from London Borough of BarnetPublic Libraries and has a London Transport bus ticket in the fron t dated 28 June 1993.

Has plastic protective cover.

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