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Bruce Robertson
Softcover
160 pages
Back to Aviation History
A Collector’s Guide to Air Memorabilia
$32.00
Detailed handbook outlining the various items that can be collected. Individual chapters look at equipment, uniforms and dress, full size aeronautica, medals, printed ephemera, etc.
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| Weight | 0.267 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.6 × 14.6 × 1.3 cm |
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