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Air-to-Air by Chris Rudge
The story behind the air-to-air combat claims of the RNZAF

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Foreword by Geoff Fisken. Published by Adventure Air, P.O.Box 240, Lyttelton, 2003. ISBN 0-473-09724-9 Hardback, 176mm x 250mm, 434 pages, 242 B&W photographs, seven maps, appendices, references, glossary, bibliography, index. Limited edition of 900 signed and numbered copies. NZ$59.95 + NZ$5.00 P&P.

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Missing! by Chris Rudge
Aircraft Missing in New Zealand 1928 - 2000 - Over 1050 copies sold!

Published by Adventure Air, P.O.Box 240, Lyttelton, New Zealand, 2001. ISBN 0-473-08119-9 Hardback, 176mm x 250mm, 328 pages, 116 photographs, none maps, appendix, references, glossary, bibliography, index. Limited to 1500 signed and numbered copies. NZ$59.95 + NZ$5.00 P&P. Available direct from author/publisher only.

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	For Your Tomorrow by Errol Martyn A record of New Zealanders who have died while serving with the RNZAF and Allied air services since 1915 ISBN 0-473-05274-1 and 0-473-06311-5, 175 mm x 250 mm, 304 pages (Vol 1) and 448 pages (Vol 2) For full details and to ORDER, please click book image or CLICK HERE!
	By Such Deeds by Colin Hanson Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force 1923-1999 ISBN 0-473-07301-3, 220 mm x 310 mm, 608 pages, colour photographs, indexed. For full details and to ORDER, please click book image or CLICK HERE!

	ITEM No. 1041. PII COMPASS. Same size as P8. Probably used in de Havilland Tiger Moth but type could have been used in Hawker Hurricanes and early Supermarine Spitfires. Has broad arrow and Air Ministry stores reference number of 6A/1672. On rim is “Type PII No. 22817 K”. Needs top up of alcohol but 90% full and needle points to north. NZ$190.00 + P&P
	Ref. No. 241. CHIPMUNK PROPELLER. Circa late 1940’s. Airworthy condition. Reputed to be from an Indian Chipmunk called the “Hindustan” which was powered by a Cirrus Hermes engine. Stamped “Drg.Z.5832/2 D.6’-6” P.5.1’ 90690”. “90690” stamped on face. The Drg letter “Z” indicates the propeller was manufactured by the Airscrew Co., England. Eight mounting holes. Decal on prop reads “The Airscrew Co & Jicwood Ltd. Weybridge.” NZ$1200.00 SOLD!
	ITEM No. 1002 A-4 SKYHAWK AMMUNITION BOX. This ammunition box was removed from an A-4M Skyhawk Bu. No. 158194 (Douglas Construction No. 14231), Side No. “WL 01” of VMA 311 Tomcats. This is evidenced by the fact that it has chalk markings on the box with the number “8194”. Bu. No. 158194 was an aircraft in the initial batch of 49 A-4Ms built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. On 21 February 1981, the aircraft is shown photographed at Davis-Mothnan Air Force Base. The aircraft went to the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Centre (AMARC) at Tucson, Arizona, on 13 July 1989 (as 3A0560) and was still there in September 1998.NZ$95.00 + P&P SOLD!
	ITEM No. 1083. RAF "BATTLE OF BRITAIN" 1936 PATTERN FLYING BOOTS. According to the book "Luftwaffe vs. RAF Flying Clothing of the Air War, 1939-45" by Mick J. Prodger, these boots were "synonymous with Battle of Britain fighter pilots." They were the footwear of choice for many flyers throughout WWII. Made of sturdy chromed black leather with thick pile fleece, the boots were pull-on style and feature a tightening strap and buckle across a shallow V-shaped opening at the very top front. The external condition and stitching of these boots are the best I have seen. The soles are the original leather. Some of the sheep skin fleece has worn thin around the tops of the boots but this is normal in the boots I have seen. I am not sure what size they are but they are definitely on the large size. The stitching is incredibly fine - a real work of art. These would be a superb addition for those collecting WWII flying clothing and equipment and would look great on a mannequin or for museum display. Good luck on your bidding! NZ$375.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 742 RARE WWII USAAF AIRCREW GOGGLES. As noted in Flying Headgear of the World 1934 – 1945 by Jim Weld, these goggles are recorded thus: “Ski Goggles. Steel frames with amber lenses and cloth/fur face masks (issued to ground troops. Used by aircrew)”. Lenses are glass but spare lenses are plastic. Case is canvas with a brown coating (cracked) to make it look like leather. Lenses and frame are in excellent condition but fur lining, which appears to have been originally glued on, has detached in several places. These are a hard-to-find aircrew goggle for those collectors of flying headgear/aviation and aircraft items. They may also appeal to other military collectors. NZ$120.00 + P&P
	ITEM No. 633. CURTIS P-40 KITTYHAWK REFLECTOR MOUNT. Numbers in side "87 69 939 C L844". NZ$725.00 SOLD!
	ITEM No. 331. SPITFIRE TURN AND SLIP INDICATOR. Also used in de Havilland Tiger Moth and other British aircraft such as the Lancaster bomber and Hawker Hurricane. Mk IA. NZ$110.00 SOLD!
	ITEM No. 908. P-47 THUNDERBOLT RPM GAUGE. Also fitted to P-38 Lightnings. On dial is “A C U S Army. Type E-9A General Electric. Made in USA NP 94917”. Plate reads: Indicator Ass’y Order No. AC-20850 M’f’r’s Part No. 8D113AA H SUB 23 Spec No. 94-27950 US Pat 1633805 1947274 1968569 2027994 2027996 2027997 General Electric. NZ$150.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 868. FLYING MANUAL 1933 EDITION. Published by Modern Mechanix and Inventions. Cover states: “The Pilot and Builder’s Handbook. Contains complete plans for Hickman Baby Seaplane – Pietenpol Sky Scout – Corben Baby Ace Cabin Monoplane – Gere Biplane – Longster Monoplane – Cross Country Twin Motor – The Long “Harlequin” Motor – Hundreds of New Wrinkles”. Packed with plans, drawings and photographs. Cover tatty and has been stitched to cloth over spine. Stapled. A rare book. NZ$59.95 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No.1039. BENDIX TYPE IN-4A APPROACH AID. Type fitted to P-51s and other aircraft during WWII as a homing aid. Serial number 0 5681. “Higkok” on rear of case. Includes Cannon connector for six pin connection. I have the same type of gauge fitted to my P-51 panel. To view, please click here. NZ$85.00 + P&P SOLD!
	ITEM No. 198. CHROMED MODEL WIRRAWAY. Circa 1940. Although looking like a Harvard, this model was probably meant to be a Wirraway on account on the three-bladed prop (the Harvard only has two blades), and the rounded trailing edge of the rudder (the Harvard is straight). Model is chromed brass and is in good condition. Currently mounted on unpainted steel base. The wingspan is 230mm and the model is 150mm from nose to tail. NZ$249.00 + P&P
	ITEM NO. 744. CANBERRA/VAMPIRE AIRSPEED INDICATOR. 1950. Smiths. Ref. 6A/1985. 0-600 knots. Broken corner as illustrated but otherwise looks good. NZ$95.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 911. P-47 THUNDERBOLT CYLINDER TEMPERATURE GAUGE. Similar type used on F4U Corsair but this is the US Army model. AC US Army Type B- Plate reads: “Order No. AC 35737 M’f’r’s Part No. 110430 Serial No. AC 43 162753 Spec No. 94-27928-A Western Elec Inst Corp USA.” NZ$85.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 384 LANCASTER/HUDSON GLIDE SLOPE INDICATOR. Late 1930s. Air Ministry. Ref. 10 Q/4 S.47. This instrument is shown on p. 222 “Air Navigation - British Empire Edition” which was published in 1937 and then reprinted in 1942. Given the radio section was not changed, the instrument design is late 1930s. It was probably one of the first glide slope indicators manufactured. Shown in pilot’s notes for Lancaster and Hudson. Comes complete with original box with lable stating "Visual Indicator Type 3". Probably never been used. NZ$95.00 + P&P SOLD!
	ITEM No. 113n. P-51 MUSTANG OXYGEN CYLINDER PRESSURE GAUGE. Also fitted into other US aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress. Good condition. Has "P9055" scratched on rear. NZ$55.00 + P&P.
	ITEM No. 818. EARLY DIE-CAST MATCHBOX COMMANCHE - 1976. A great aircraft collectable in excellent condition – see photo! This die-cast is now nearly 30 years old and looks like it just came out of the box! Very hard to find one this good. NZ$19.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 964. VENTURA OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. Type also used in F4U Corsair. On face reads: “ A C U S Army. Type B.8A.” Rear plate reads: “Order No. 42-4738-P Mf’rs Part No. 10059-A Serial Number AC 42-4889 Spec. No. 94-27917 The Electirc Auto-Lite Co. Motometer Gauge & Equip’t Div La Crosse Wis.” Very good condition. NZ$60.00 + P&P
	ITEM No. 113l. P-51 MUSTANG OXYGEN CYLINDER PRESSURE GAUGE. Also fitted into other US aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress. Gasket behind glass is loose and needs replacement - easy to do. NZ$35.00 + P&P.
	ITEM No. 193. OXYGEN FLOW INDICATOR BLINKER FROM P-51 MUSTANG FIGHTER. Circa 1940’s. This type of Blinker was also used in B-17s, C-47, Front dial reads “Blinker Oxygen Flow Indicator”. Back plate reads “Serial No. AF44-080487 Contract W-11-107ac-167(57) Mfrs. Ass’y Part No. 1506523 Indicator - Oxygen Flow AN 6029-1 Delco Radio Div. G.M. Corp.” NZ$55.00 + P&P.
	PART No. 194. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGE FITTED TO P-51 MUSTANG. Circa 1940’s. 0 -5000 lbs sq. in. Back plate reads “Gage Hydraulic Pressure AN5771T7A Stock Number Mf’rs. Part No.AW-1 7/8-17-CZ6 Mf’rs Serial No. AF-51-16467 Order No.AF 33(038)-20750 U.S.Gage NP-F-CM-26” Gauge was apparently fitted into wheel well. NZ$55.00 + P&P. SOLD!
	ITEM No. 928. HUDSON OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. 0 – 200 lb square inch. Type also fitted to other WWII US aircraft. US Gauge Co, N.Y. Plate reads: “Order No. [blank]. M’f’r’s Part No. AW-1 7/8-18 Serial No. 18112. United States Gauge Co., N.Y.” No pointer or glass. Glass replacements can be made for less than $10.00 from your local glazier. Good for static display. NZ$20.00 + P&P.