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Basic equipment for Canada's Centennial of Flight! If you have Volume 1 Pioneer Decades, you'll be in line in a hurray for your copy of Volume 2 The Formative Years. Picks up where Volume 1 finishes, going on to show how civil aviation finds its place in Canada — from barnstorming to the rise of bush flying, the importance of such war surplus planes as the JN-4 and HS-2L, then the appearance of new commercial designs, Canada's first airlines, the coming of the air mail, the first great trans-Atlantic flights, drama in the bush & tundra, etc. Formative Years covers it as never before and polishes it all off with some 450 glorious photos, many never previously seen. 224 pages, hardcover, large format, photos, maps, glossary, bibliography, index. $50.00 A

"Welcomed and treasured" is how Aviation News (February 2009) summarizes this important book. "A treasure for anyone with an interest in Canada's wonderful heritage in the air," says Air Force Magazine (Fall 2008). Bob Merrick writes in COPA Flight (January 2009): "The spectacular pictures perfectly supplement the tight, well-written, heavily researched narrative." And Pierre Gillard comments in Magazine Plain Vol (Février 2009): "… cet ouvrage devrait devenir une réfèrence incontournable et, par le fait même, se trouver dans toutes bibliothèque d'amateur d'aviation qui se respecte." Pioneer Decades covers each era from ballooning in the 1840s, then progresses to the flight of the Silver Dart in 1909. Extensive coverage of the ensuing years with exciting developments across Canada — the first great air meets, Canada in WWI with all the death and glory of air combat over the front, the birth of Canada's modern aviation industry, postwar denouement, etc. Vast text + 300 b/w & colour photos. 176 pp, hc, lf, photos, gloss, biblio. $50.00 A

The first book about Canadian airmen on peacetime duty with foreign air arms around the world. Solidly researched and presented in a readable style. From Billy Barker, VC, in Iraq in 1925 to RCAF crew on such interwar types as the Heyford, Singapore and Gauntlet to a vast array of post-WW2 exchanges on everything from the Meteor, Lightning, Canberra, Shackleton, Nimrod, Hastings and Comet in the RAF to the WB-50, EB-57, F-4, F-100, F-101, F-105, F-106, P-3, C-97 and today's C-17 in the US to the Neptune and Mirage in Australia and the RF-4 and Tornado in Germany. Misc. secondments and other exotic taskings also covered. You'll be astounded at the incredible adventures recounted! Limited supply, so order ASAP. 276 pages, hardcover, large format, 400 b/w & colour photos, lists, gloss, biblio, index. $50.00 A

CANAV Books announces ... a fabulous new book covering historic aviation photographs of the renowned Wilf White. If you follow the bygone years of the great propeller-driven aircraft, you'll revel in this spectacular July 2006 release from CANAV. With 400+ very special photos The Wilf White Propliner Collection will give any serious aviation reader years of enjoyment. Wilf White of Glasgow has been photographing aircraft since he was a young man recently home from his wartime service. It was just then that the magnetic attraction of the great propliners of Prestwick Airport got a hold of him. Such was their grip that he would spend almost every free hour photographing anything with wings. Before long, Wilf had amassed one of the best aircraft photo collections in the UK. Meanwhile, he and a few fellow enthusiasts formed the Prestwick Airport Spotters Club. Not surprisingly, more than 60 years later, Wilf still was adding to his files and the club was as active as ever.

The book begins with a brief biography, then launches into the main topic. Being a photographer-generalist, Wilf's creative interests include every aircraft category, so it would take numerous books to do justice to his life's work. For this one, the topic is his favourite subject -- the great 4-engine propliners. If you get a charge simply at the thought of a Britannia, DC-7, Electra, Globemaster, Stratocruiser, Super Constellation or Vanguard, you'll hardly be able to put Wilf's book down. Here lies the full sweep of the propliner decades.

Naturally, the specialist airliner buffs will delight in Wilf's views of propliners in traditional colours -- American, BEA, BOAC, British Eagle, CPA, Flying Tiger, KLM, Lufthansa, ONA, Pan Am, QANTAS, SABENA, Seaboard and Western, Swissair, TCA, TWA, etc. The list is long, as is that of the many lesser operators shown. In the usual CANAV style, Larry Milberry has provided a detailed caption for each photo. Some of these read more like biographies (even obituaries), tracing a propliner's "life" from roll-out, through its many owners and activities over the decades, to a final ending in some bone yard or, sad to relate, accident. While enjoying Wilf's photos of the most renowned of propliners, you'll also find rarer types from the long-forgotten Apollo to the hulking Beverley and Deux Ponts, the diminutive Heron, and oft-maligned Tudor. Wilf being equally interested in civil or military propliners, there also are classic views of such important types as the B-50, C-133, Hastings, P-3 and Shackleton, and even of a few latter day warbirds. 176 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, landscape format, format, glossary, bibliography, index. $40.00 A

If you're a fan of aviation history, you'll want Larry Milberry's important new aviation biography and spectacular photographic archive. With 350 rare and beautifully shown photos, the book begins with Leslie's bio. The intro explains how his interests broaden as he matures in photography. Besides his early aviation photos, you'll enjoy historic samples of other great material -- steam rail, trams and ships. Leslie serves in the Arctic while the DEW Line is in full swing -- he's in "aviation heaven". You'll be amazed at his marvellous Kodachromes of everything from the DC-3 to the C-46, C-54, York, C-97 and C-124. Added to these are many incredible Northern views from Yellowknife to Frobisher Bay, Cambridge Bay, etc. Otherwise, be it a DEW Line cargo plane, a North Star on a supply drop, a dog team mushing across the bleak tundra, or the summer sea lift, Leslie spares not a frame. An informative text, based largely on his extensive diaries, covers Leslie's adventures year by year. The Corness aviation collection begins with classic views of the Boeing 247, moves to the great Lockheed twins, then the DC-3 through DC-7C and such other important propliners as the Bristol Freighter, C-130, CL-44, Convair series, Electra, L.049 through L.1649, Vanguard and Viscount. Other eye-popping views show such classics as the B-17, B-18, B-23, B-29, Lancaster, Mars, PBY, Privateer, Stranraer, even the XR6O-1. The great Canadian airlines appear from TCA to CPA, MCA, PWA, Associated, Wardair and World-Wide. Every photo has a detailed caption giving the where and the when, local particulars and a brief history of each aircraft illustrated (in captions alone the word count exceeds 20,000). This remarkable propliner tribute sets a new standard in quality and depth. While most such books often show little more than one blandly-captioned photo after another, here you are connected intimately with the photographer himself. You see how remarkable was his shooting style, how he photographed nearly every airplane he encountered, how form and content equally intrigued him, and how he shot in all conditions. Here was a true aviation "Shutter King"! The Leslie Corness Propliner Collection portrays one photographer's travels around Canada, the US, UK and even Africa. Don't be surprised as you turn the pages to see lovely images of such other classics as the Ambassador, Belfast, Beverley, Carvair, Deux Ponts, Hastings and Viking. So, jump right on this opportunity and order your copy of this limited first edition! Specifications: 8 1/2 x 11 inches, 160pp, softcover 350 b/w and colour photos, glossary, bibliography, index. $40.00 A

Order CANAV's acclaimed Leslie Corness and Wilf White propliner books (each normally $40) at the special combo price of $65.00 and receive a free copy of Henry Tenby's just released $17.95, 176 page Air-to-Air: Ultimate Airline Photography covering the world's great airliners from DC-3 to C-46, Bristol Freighter, C-97, CL-44, Constellation, Electra, DC-8, 747 and a host of others as surprising as the B-17 and Sunderland. Jump on this great opportunity to add to your aviation library or pick up three great books for the aviation fans on your gift list. Get all 3 books at one price. $65.00 A (US and overseas: USD$65.00 .)

The grandest history of any Canadian squadron and Canada's aviation book of the year for 2004. Begins with 125 Sqn flying Hurricanes in Newfoundland's finest winter weather. Army co-op, flying a Hurricane through a ship's rigging, surviving a head-on collision, rescue at sea, first losses. 125 goes overseas to become 441 - Spitfire ops from the UK, then in France after D-Day. All the details from the ORBs (kills, losses, etc.), interviews with wartime pilots. Mustangs by war's end. Postwar years on Vampires, then Sabres in NATO. Recce CF-104s from 1964, then nuke and conventional attack roles to 1986. In-depth coverage of the CF-18 Hornet years -- NORAD, "Willy Tell", Bears, Aviano, 9-11, etc. 320 pages, hc, lf, 700+ photos, bibliography, index. Reg. $75.00 $69.50 A

No history-minded RCAF veteran, even the worst of tight-wads, will want to miss CAFWP! Never has so much RCAF/CF history been combined with such a photo collection. Writes the Halifax Sunday Herald of Vol.1: "This compelling volume can best be described as a combination history lesson, yearbook ... and biography ... a fitting tribute to the countless air force personnel and their families who risked everything for their country." In September 2000 Britain's prestigious Scale Aviation Modeller International selected Vol.1 as its "Book of the Month": "Well, what can we say! This is a book that truly deserves the 'must have' title... one that all RCAF and Canadian aviation fans will want to add to their collection." Writes Airforce: "Milberry has pulled off another winner ... the most comprehensive history of Canada's air force ever produced." In his review in Canadian Flight Bob Merrick announces "the grand-daddy of all Christmas presents for air force vets ... one aeronautical treat after another ... a superb work to delight all RCAF or CF veterans". If these reviews don't turn your crank, you can't have been in the RCAF! Vol.1 begins in 1914 with the one-plane Canadian Aviation Corps, then moves to Canada's part in the British air services. The emphasis is on new material. With more than 30,000 words and 80 photos covering Canadians on fighters, bombers, coastal patrol & training, Ch.1 gets CAFWP off to an exciting start. Ch.2 covers the interwar years, tracing the CAF/RCAF from its civil-oriented start in photography & surveying, fisheries & sovereignty patrols, treaty flights & training. With little money the RCAF grows more military. Dozens of photos take you from HS-2L to Atlas, Siskin, Stranraer, Hurricane. Ch.3 deals with Canada on the homefront 1939-45. Besides some 42,000 words, with 230 photos the visual coverage is spectacular. Main themes include: BCATP, home defence, domestic transport, and industry (Tiger Moths, Lancasters, etc.). Vol.1 finishes by taking you afield in the first overseas chapter -- Day Fighters 1939-45. This is another knock-out, starting with Canadians in the pre-war RAF, moving to No.1 Sqn in the Battle of Britain, on to post D-Day and the march through Europe, Far East, etc. Hurricanes, Mustangs, Spitfires, Thunderbolts & Typhoons fly off the pages. All theatres included in this 44,000-word, 250-photo extravaganza. Vol.1: 296 pp (pages), 700 photos, 200,000 words, 9 x 12 lf (large format), hc (hardcover), glos (glossary), biblio (bibliography), index. A bargain at this price! $69.50 A

Completes 1939-45. Ch.1 & 2 cover night fighters, intruders & medium bombers. Much of Canadians on Defiants, Beaufighters & Mosquitos, the former a period of frustration, the latter of success. Many personal stories end happily, but sad times also fill the pages. Ch.3 deals with Bomber Command, beginning with Canadians on RAF squadrons, then moves to the first RCAF squadrons on Hampdens, Wellingtons. With some 70,000 words, Ch.3 says much of the bombing campaign. If CAFWP has a brutal chapter, this is it -- some 10,000 young Canadians die on bombers. Chief data sources are the official 6 Group records + diaries, logs & albums of the men who were there. Ch.4 studies Coastal Command on Beaufighters, Liberators, Sunderlands, etc. 60,000 words of new coverage and photos. While RCAF at War revealed new material on the Hornell VC, more is added here. Special coverage of 422 & 423 Sqns (Sunderlands) is not to be missed, nor are the excerpts from combat reports. Air transport is the theme of Ch.5, with more of Norseman, Dakota, Fortress, etc. War art + awards & decorations complete Vol.2: 256 pp, 600 photos, 180,000 words, 9 x 12 lf, hc, glos. $69.50 A

The first title dedicated solely to the postwar RCAF and the largest of all general RCAF histories. Beginning with the post-1945 slowdown, you'll read how Canada disposed of 1000s of surplus aircraft, whether burned, buried, or sold to get-rich-quick entrepreneurs. Next? The panicky built-up to Korea and the Cold War. Here are all the details about Vampires, Mustangs, Sabres & CF-100s; North Stars & C-119s; Lancasters, Neptunes & Argus; Harvards & T-33s. One chapter deals with R&D projects, whether Arctic navigation, flight test, or weapons; one about the CF-105 will be an eye-opener for those taken in by the Arrow myth makers. Vol.3 has 100s of fresh colour photos from the 1950s-60s. Dozens of reminiscences enliven this era. Vol.3 takes you beyond unification to the 1970s. This huge production will give you more than you can digest until Vol.4. Says Air Pictorial: "Milberry has excelled in this volume by combining riveting personal experiences from air and ground crews with an unrivalled selection of illustrations... rarely does a book so handsomely exceed the most sanguine expectations as does this outstanding publication." Writes Air Force Magazine: "This set is a collector's item even before it is completed." Vol.3: 520 pp, 1500+ photos, 250,000 words, 9 x 12 lf, hc, glos, biblio, index. $85.00 A

Strictly for the reader who knows about and dearly wants this 480-page classic. 6500 in print, a few perfect new copies on the block. Collector's price. $150.00 A

Canada’s aviation book of the century and the world's largest aviation history title (ever). From pioneer days to early operators, the birth of TCA & CPA, Canada's air force since 1924 (including five WWII chapters), the postwar airlines: EPA, MCA, Nordair, PWA, Transair, etc., great airlifts like the DEW Line, search and rescue, aerial survey (Spartan, etc.), Canada’s famous designs (Vedette, Norseman, North Star, Global Express), grand helicopter coverage, government & corporate aviation, today's airlines, overseas coverage (Somalia, Rwanda, etc.), Canada's role in space transportation. 26 specially-commissioned paintings—the largest published gallery of original Canadian aviation art. A book for anyone with the remotest interest in aviation. How say the reviewers? These volumes are possibly the world's most inclusive ever devoted to aviation history. (Airways: The Global Review of Commercial Flight:) The Oshkosh of aviation books. (Aerographics). Impressive! The word is sometimes misapplied to a book that is merely interesting, but for these two volumes, it may well be an understatement .. almost a library of Canadian aviation history. (Montreal Gazette) A book to delight, astonish, amuse, enlighten and enrich. (Canadian Flight). Reviewer Bob Parmerter notes: "If I were to be stranded on an island and could chose just one aviation title to take, this two-volume set would be it." So... stop fence-sitting and order your copy of the world's grandest ever aviation history title! 1040 pp, 9 x 12 in., 53 chapters, 2 vols., lf, hc, 800,000 words, 4000 photos (1/2 in colour), maps, glos., app'x, 23-page index. $155.00 A (Overseas: Cdn$235.00 postpaid surface post)

After a lifetime associated with De Havilland Canada, Fred Hotson has written its spectacular history. Having learned to fly on the Gypsy Moth in the 1930s, Fred apprenticed on the shop floor at de Havilland in Downsview, working on Tiger Moth, Rapides, etc. During the war he flew Ansons in the BCATP, before moving to Ferry Command. Postwar, he had a career in corporate aviation, before returning to DHC, this time as a sales demo pilot. This took him on such assignments as to Norway, training the RNoAF and Wideroe on the Twin Otter. Next, Fred had a tour in Afghanistan, where the Twin Otter was being introduced in one of the least aviation-friendly regions on earth.

Following his retirement in 1978 Fred wrote the first major history of de Havilland Canada from its formation in 1928 to its trials and successes through the Depression. Next he delved into the exciting "Tiger Moth to Mosquito" war years at DHC, and postwar times from Chipmunk to Beaver to Otter. More ambitious projects from the Caribou on to the Dash 8 followed. CANAV published it all as The De Havilland Canada Story in 1983, just in time for the roll-out of the Dash 8. Fred's book enjoyed many a superb review and three printings in hardcover.

In 1988 Fred authored another fabulous book -- The Bremen. Winner of the Aviation and Space Writers Association "best aviation book of the year" award, The Bremen is the story of the first east-west, non-stop, trans-Atlantic airplane flight. Of it the American Aviation Historical Society noted: “There are many books dealing with pioneer ocean flying, but only a very small number can be classified as important. This book belongs in that select group.” For more info see canavbooks.com.

Meanwhile, over the years much happened at DHC, as new versions of the Dash 8 appeared, Bombardier took over, and the Global Express and other projects appeared. Having followed all this closely, in the mid-1990s Fred again teamed with CANAV to produce De Havilland in Canada. A complete update of his 1983 book, the book was hailed as having set the standard in its category.

Few companies had even dreamed of such a beautiful history. Propliner, a leading aviation periodical, noted: "As ever, the standard is wonderfully super, and the amazing selection of colour and black and white photographs is stunning. If only someone here in England could match your quality and depth of research. There were so many interesting aircraft manufacturers in England, but none has ever received the equivalent of the CANAV treatment." Reviewer Bob Merrick followed on in Canadian Flight: "CANAV Books has done it again ... marvelously illustrated ... a story of hopes and dreams, triumph and disappointment ... an excellent, well-crafted book to intrigue, delight, inform, and occasionally astonish the reader." So ... if you're an aviation history fan, here's the book for you. Even better, should you work in aviation, could you think of better gift for any client, supplier or retiree?

De Havilland in Canada completes CANAV's trilogy of great aviation companies -- DHC, Canadair and P&WC, an accomplishment unique in Canadian publishing. De Havilland in Canada: 392pp, large format, hardcover, dust jacket, glossary, appendix, bibliography, index, 900+ photos & diagrams. Order De Havilland in Canada before this reminder gets buried! One of the great aviation book bargains at this price. (Also available ... a few used copies of The De Havilland Canada Story. Enquire by mail, phone or fax if interested.) Reg. $45.00 $37.50 A

The last few (of 24,000) now on sale. From early years - - Vedette to Stranraer and PBY, into the Canadair era with North Star, F-86, T-33, CF-104, CL-44, CL-215, etc. Finishes with the Challenger, CRJ, Global Express. All the ups and downs in a firm that has survived 50 years. Complements our DHC book and "a must" for any serious reader. Says Airways: "Another beautiful addition to the publisher's respected line... one of the best records of an aviation company ever produced." Are you sure you don't want a copy? 392 pp (pages), lf, hc, 900 b/w & colour photos, app’x , index. Collector's price $125.00 A

Classy book for those with in-depth interest. From early years dealing with commercial operators/RCAF, to the PW100 in the Dash 8, ATR, etc. 100s of photos. Says Airlines, “An attractive example of how to make a company history come alive.” Adds the CAHS: “If you have enjoyed previous books published by CANAV, you will treasure this one.” 320 pp, hc. (Also available in French as Propulsion.) Reg. $40.00 $32.50 A

This beauty is where every reader starts for general RCAF history. Early days, interwar, WWII, postwar to modern days -- a mini-CAFWP! 800+ photos, 95 colour profiles. More than 22,000 RCAF veterans and fans have a copy! We know how good Sixty Years is - its pages have been scoured and shamelessly poached by "authors" of dozens of subsequent books. Notes Aircraft Illustrated: "This is one of those all-too rare aviation books ... a delight to read and a joy to possess and to treasure... superby produced and printed and is likely to become a classic collectors' item ... a masterpiece." Smart reviewer ... how did he know that! Air International noted: "... an outstanding product combining a fascinating, deeply researched text ... the photographs alone are worth the price..." So go ahead and don't order a copy! 480 pp, lf, hc, app’x, biblio, chron, index. (Found used on the WWW for as high as US$180!) Reg. $60.00 $50.00 A

Hugh Halliday’s history of Canadians on RAF/RCAF T&T squadrons, espec. 438, 439, 440 Sqns. Writes the Calgary Herald: "A splendid book ... works as pure history but it is also thoroughly readable... the book's backbone is made up of those who climbed into the cockpits to dodge flak and telephone wires while taking out trains and tanks." Air Action adds, "... thoroughly researched ... action from cover to cover ... one more 'must' from CANAV." 300 photos, app’x, maps, lists of aircraft, sqns, awards/decorations, casualties, index. 208 pp, hc. Reg. $37.50 $25.00 A

One of the world's finest aircraft histories. Covers all Canadair-built Sabres; service in the RCAF, RAF, USAF, Luftwaffe, etc. 600+ photos, production/accident lists, maps, index, etc. Noted Air Fan, "The aviation literary event of the year." Wrote the American Aviation Historical Society, "Another super book from Larry Milberry… rates a strong 10." Air International's take? "... a mine of information ... there seems scant prospect of a better history." In 2001 the leading Greek aviation monthly Ptisi singled out our 1986 Canadair Sabre: "Every detail of the Canadair F-86 ... complete operational analysis ... action and humour ... fabulous presentation ... a real oasis for F-86 fans and anyone interested in the Golden Years of the 1950s-60s." So, Sabre people, don't buy one already! 372 pp, hc. Reg. $40.00 $32.00 A

The model for any aircraft history. Canada’s first airliner from conception to demise. Hundreds of photos, diagrams, foldouts, app’x, index. Writes Air Pictorial, “A magnificent book in every respect.” 252 pp, hc. If you have an appreciation for a well-crafted book, resist no longer! $40.00 A

The renowned Z. L. Leigh’s autobio. From prairie barnstormer to Arctic pioneer to his job as TCA's first pilot. On to coastal Hudsons, overseas transport operations with B-17s, the founding of Air Transport Command, etc. More people have told us that they've read this title several times, than any other book on our list! 212 pp, sc (soft cover), photos. Reg. $16.95 $12.50 B

Fred Hotson’s award-winning history about the first non-stop E-W airplane crossing of the Atlantic (Ireland to Quebec). Writes the AAHS, "There are many books dealing with pioneer ocean flying, but only a very small number can be classified as important. This book belongs in that select group." Who could put it any better! Photos, maps, 3-views. 224 pp, hc. (Available in German. Order info at www.nara-verlag.de.) $22.95 B

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If you’ve enjoyed Austin Airways, Grumman Mallard, Bush to Boardroom and such Canadian bush flying classics, you need this new book about Ottawa-based Laurentian Air Service. From earliest times on Wacos and Norseman, FLOF covers the evolution of a great company. Beavers, Otters, Goose, Beech 18s and DC-3 follow along. All the key personnel & activities are covered, from sport fishing, hunting & air ambulance charters of early days, then into the bush on prospecting & forestry work, surveying, supporting megaprojects like the James Bay hydro development... nothing is missed. This book belongs in your aviation library! 224pp, sc, photos, maps, biblio, index. (Available May ’09) Reg. $30.95 $28.50 Z

Fred Hotson flew the Mallard. Now, with co-author Matthew Rodina, comes the story of this fabulous amphibian. From earliest times through development & 50+ years of operation. The Mallard as a rich man's toy, hard-working Canadian bush plane, etc. Writes Rbt Vaughn in the St. Croix Avis, "The glory, beauty and romance of the Mallard's long and valued past is recalled in this definitive volume." Adds Airways, "Carefully produced ... a superb record of an attractive and endurng aircraft ... a book to treasure." 184pp, hc, lf, photos, cutaway, dia., prod' list, biblio, index. Reg. $39.95 $37.50 A

In the wake of LCPC and WWPC comes this nifty effort from Vancouver’s Henry Tenby. Enjoy well-captioned photos of such greats as the DC-3, Hercules, Electra, Britannia, 707, DC-8 and DC-10, many in Canadian markings. 176 pp, lf, sc.

(Beat this! Air-to-Air + LCPC or WWPC $40.00 A. All 3? $55.00 A ... airliner fans, you’ve got 10 seconds to make up your mind!) Reg. $17.95

Very special! Pre-history, design, production, combat & postwar service of these great aircraft. Details of Canada's museum example. 156 pp, sc, chron, biblio, photos, app’x, index. Reg. $24.95 $23.50 B

General history of the world-renowned DHC-2 Beaver utility plane. 186pp, lf, sc, photos, index. Reg. $28.95 $25.00 A

Fabulous history covering the pioneer years of the US air mail. Solid coverage by Rosenberg & Macauley. The start of it all in 1918 with D.H.4s and such war surplus planes. Establishing the routes, all the great pilots, then the many disasters. Any reader will love this one, esp. the aero philatelic folks and fans of the Golden Years. 340pp, hc, photos, notes, index. Reg. $25.95 $14.50 B

Havers & Tiffney analyze the modern airline scene. Get informed & entertained at the same time with this excellent perspective taken over two long airline careers. 296pp, sc. Reg. $24.95 $12.50 B

Here is one of the best base or squadron histories — Canada's premier flying station from 1917 to the present. Camp Borden initially trains 100s of airmen to fight "over the front" in France. Students learn on Curtiss JN-4s, then soon are fighting in Camels, SE5s, HP100s, flying boats, etc. The story moves into early post-war Canadian Air Force days, then "Borden" becomes the first great RCAF station. All the details of the interwar years, then comes WWII. Again, Borden is the training heart of the RCAF, as eager students get their wings on Yales & Harvards. The post-WWII era is covered vividly right to the present, with 16 Wing Borden still a vital CanForces training centre. The great personalities and all the aircraft types are included, as is 400 Sqn, presently at Borden with Griffin helicopters. 202pp, hc, lf, photos (b/w + colour), art, biblio, index. A gem of a Canadian aviation book and a solid bargain! Reg. $37.50 A

Another gem of an RCAF squadron books. Pre-WWII to modern days. Moth, Spitfire, Vampire, Sabre to Kiowa. Take a look! 194 pp, hc, photos. Reg. $34.50 $30.00 A

One of the best all-round titles covering an important RCAF era. Required for anyone seeking the solid facts — the groups and squadrons, the great and the ordinary airmen, the operations, the aircraft. Immense detail. 600pp, hc, lf, photos, art. Reg. $60.00 $25.00 A

Every reader should have a good handy reference book covering WWI. Here is your chance to add the very book. This one covers all the background, theatres, each great battle, etc. Highly touted by the great John Keegan himself, so you should have a copy, esp. at today's price! 362pp, pb, photos, notes, index. Reg. $17.95 $12.50 B

C.W. Hunt's excellent new coverage of a major Canadian theme. How 20,000+ Canadians trained as pilots, observers and technicians at such bases as Camp Borden in 1917-18. The impact of this vital program in the air war "over the trenches" in all theatres. Includes the RFC (Canada) exchange program with the US in Texas. Perfectly complements Pioneer Decades and Camp Borden! 352pp, sc, photos, index. Reg. $25.00 B

Who killed the Red Baron? This book is the final word on the fate of the amazing WWI German air warrior, Manfred von Richthofen (80 kills). On April 21, 1918 he was shot down over the front. Canadian pilots W.R. "Wop" May and A.Roy Brown were in on the action, but who fired the fatal shot? This excellent analysis goes about as far as could be in delivering the answer based on historic realities and scientific study. 144pp, hc, photos galore, maps, docs, app'x, index. Reg. $29.95 $15.00 B

Wayne Ralph's acclaimed history of Canada's most important WWI fighter pilot. The research shows this "air VC" biography for what it is — A+. 336 pp, sc, photos. Reg. $24.95 $16.50 B

A young man's WWII years in the RCAF, then how he becomes a key postwar R&D figure. He flies on USAF B-29s on top-secret Arctic LORAN missions. A stint at the Defence Research Board follows, he publishes ground-breaking works such as Arctic Canada from the Air, receives the 1952 McKee Trophy, then is involved developing the world's first airborne, self-contained GPS. In 1954 he goes on exchange with SAC, crewing on the B-47, B-52 and KC-97, and taking part in mass aerial exercises practicing for WWIII. In 1958 he crews on a US Navy blimp to the Arctic. Later postings include top-level instructing, station commander and overseas air adviser. The Order of Canada and membership in Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame follow. Solid RCAF history for any true fan and a bargain at that! 314pp, hc, photos, endnotes, index. Reg. $30.00 B

Don't miss this one! Former Snowbird Lead, Dan Dempsey, has revised his world-class book. By far the grandest, most in-depth and magnificently-produced Canadian aviation book, this is a treasure that deserves a place of honour in any aviation fan's library. Full coverage 1918 to 2007 of such great Canadian teams as the Siskins of 1930, the Blue Devils of 1950, such later teams as Gray Ghosts, Golden Hawks and Golden Centennaires, and today's Snowbirds. Many other teams fly across the pages of this astounding publication, whether Canadian or such visitors from abroad as the Red Arrows, Frecci Tricolori, Blue Angels or Thunderbirds. Airshow planes covered include everything from the WWI Fokker D.VII to the Siskin, Seafire, Harvard, Mustang, Vampire, Banshee, Sabre, T-33, CF-100, CF-101, CF-104, Tutor, Musketeer, CF-5, CF-18, Kiowa, even the Argus, Neptune, Tracker and Sea King! Many warbirds (Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, etc.) and other civilian types also pop up as you turn the pages of this masterpiece. Stunning original paintings by the great Peter Mossman and other artists complement the photos, many of which are from the lenses of the world's top aviation photographers. With 1000s of photos and weighing 4 kg, you'll need a sturdy coffee table for this beauty, but you'll revel in every page. Publishing perfectionist that he is, author Dempsey has been sure to include a full appendix, bibliography and index. 766pp, hc, 9.5x12 in. Reg. $125.00 $115.00 A (Overseas: USD$185.00.)

The great Peter March has done this A-1, compact history of one of the world's most unique & successful fighters. From earliest days of jet VTOL, birth of the Harrier, to the latest models. At war from the Falklands to Iraq. All versions + specs & chron. 122pp, hc, photos, chron. Reg. $18.95 $9.50 B

Important new book covering Canada's largest WWII field command. Solid text supported by photos and maps. All the details as the Army takes part in the liberation phase of the war — from Normandy, through France, the terrible Scheldt, then the Rhineland. It's all here for anyone interested in this incredible era for Canada. Complements Battle Zone Normandy (see next). 160pp, sc,. (Available June '09) Reg. $25.00 $22.50 A

Top-notch coverage taking you by text and then-and-now photographs into battle with the Canadian Corps during WWI. Especially designed for the battlefield tourist/aficionado. 160pp, sc, lf, photos, maps, art, biblio, index. Reg. $24.95 $21.50 A

Don't miss these top-notch titles detailing what took place on the beaches and at later hot-spots 65 years ago! Each book gives all the solid background to planning and executing each landing/operation, then come the details on the field, the outcomes and aftermaths. Much Canadian content. Wonderful "after the battle" treatment, including then and now photos. Very special books, not to be missed. Here are the subtitles and get them while they last: Juno Beach, Gold Beach, Sword Beach, Utah Beach, Caen, Orne Bridgehead, Falaise Pocket, Op'n Epsom, Op'n Cobra. Perfect complement to Footsteps (above)! Ea. 196pp, hc, photos, maps, battlefield tour tips, index. Ea. $34.95. CANAV Special Price (each) Reg. $34.95 $14.50 A

Carefully researched and beautifully presented history of these classic military specialists, a n elite group that has counted 1000s of Canadians over the decades. 272pp, sc, lf, photos, biblio, chron, index. Reg. $24.95 $15.50 A

As it says, with such topics covered as the planning, German advance preparations for an invasion, De Gaulle, Rommel, SAS, impact on civilian life, etc. 202pp, hc, photos. Reg. $22.95 $12.50 B

The inside story of British, Canadian and US special operations personnel 1939-45. From trains (Camp X included) to deployment, often to the agent's doom – all topics are covered in this highly-rated title. 286pp, hc, notes, biblio, index. Reg. $23.95 $15.00 B

The story revealed – how the SOE planned near war's end to destabilize Hitler's regime by lies, deception and weakening it from the inside. A vital operation pulled off by the ever-secret SOE. 244pp, hc, photos, notes, biblio, index. (both SOEs $28.50 B) Reg. $42.95 $16.50 A

The story of British traitors of WWII. How some 200 misfits and losers "went over", the damage they did, how they ended. Fascinating reading! 258pp, pb, photos, notes, biblio, index. Reg. $20.95 $12.50 B

For the dedicated naval history reader. All the naval architectural info about RN ship classes from MTBs on up to Capital Ships. Blueprints are the heart of the book, then comes detailed narratives and all the fine details as to specifications. Many specific vessels included. 160pp, hc, ill, biblio, notes, index. Reg. $55.00 $18.50 A

Marc Miller's award-winning history of this vital WWII theatre of action and the key role played by the RCN and RCAF in winning the U-boat war. On the RCAF side, top coverage of ops on the Hudson, Stranraer, Canso, Liberator. All the U-boat kills. 254pp, hc, photos, maps, gloss, biblio, index. Reg. $39.95 $16.50 B

Scholarly, in-depth coverage of this key element in controlling these waters and fending of the U-boat menace. Perfect complement to the Miller book. Details of kills (TBMs, etc.), lists. 320pp, sc, photos, app'x, notes, biblio, index. Reg. $18.95 $10.50 B

A magnificent chronology of the RN from earliest times (as far back as the 1200s!) to the present. Absolutely required for any RN history buff, but a new treasure for anyone with a general yen for military history. Beautifully ill., vast index. A useful and lovely book! Reg. $81.95 $27.50 A

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First-class treatment of a favourite airplane doing a host of jobs after WWII. Begins with a synopsis tracing the PBY from its beginnings. Pre-WWII commercial roles, then 200+ pages of postwar history, much dealing with Canadian-built PBYs. Airlines, aerial survey, water bombing, corporate aviation and warbirds. From northern Europe, throughout Africa, Australasia, North and South America. Many lists and individual aircraft histories. 90 pages deal with surviving aircraft, nearly 30 of which are ex-RCAF. PBY losses since 1970. A first class book for the serious fan! 298 pp, hc, lf, photos, charts, app'x, biblio, index. Reg. $70.95 $65.00 A

A priceless sourcebook for anyone with a real interest in Canadian aviation. 200+ airports, early to modern days. 333 pp, lf, hc, photos, app'x, index. Monumental effort! Special Price Reg. $50.00 A

Excellent overview of this key topic. Nicely compliments Canadair: The First Fifty Years and Canadian Aircraft since 1909. 132pp, sc, photos, dia, gloss, index. Reg. $21.95 B

One of the last of Canada's early bush aviators tells the story as never before. If pioneer northern aviation is your interest, this book's for you – just a gem! 338 pp, sc, photos, index. Reg. $24.95 $22.50 B

Super autobio by the great Canadian, Duncan McLaren, who passed away in 2006. A life well lived in aviation ... early bush years flying the Beech 17 & 18 for the HBC. With Noorduyn in Norseman & Harvard days. Postwar with QCA, the PWA. Loads of DEW Line history. Later years in industry south of the border (more of PWA, Alaska Airlines, etc.). Essential reading for the diehard aviation reader! Reg. $24.95 $15.50 B

Frances Jewel Dickson, whose father was lost in a DEW Line plane crash, has assembled a vast and varied collection of personal accounts from many who served on or were associated with the early DEW Line years. Certainly one of the greatest eras in Canadian air transport history, so don't miss this special book! 214pp, sc, photos, app'x. Reg. $19.95 $18.50 B

Jack Lamb's history of Lamb Airways from its founding by his father in 1936 into modern times. From the family trading post with its barging business, to the first airplane and on to the Twin Otter. A fabulous story of a great aviation family battling through thick and thin, aviation disasters and salvage jobs included ... Jack tells it all in a readable yet fact-filled way that will grab any reader from Page 1. Of Stinsons, Norsemen, Otters, DC-3s, Bristol Freighters, C-46s, etc. Reg. $32.50 B

George Frank Tibbo's revised edition of his terrific history of the crash of the SABENA DC-4 near Gander in 1946. Frank has found survivors, rescuers and many other involved in this astounding event, which also was one of the first ever helicopter rescue missions. An ace of a book! 200pp, sc, photos, gloss. Reg. $16.95 B

Larry Shaak's detailed look at all that led up to the needless collision of a TCA North Star and an RCAF Harvard in April 1954. Then he covers the aftermath, including the boards of enquiry and finds that, even after all these years, there are questions to be asked. Good history! 225pp, sc, photos, biblio, index. Reg. $24.50 B

Detailed coverage of the dreadful 1956 TCA North Star disaster in BC. You've read the basics of this story in The Canadair North Star. Now, here's the rest of the story. Complements Charlie Baker George. Reg. $21.95 $18.50 B

Burke's bio. from DH Moth days to the founding of Maritime Central Airways. DC-3s, C-46s, PBYs, Yorks. The great DEW Line era, and MCA's entry into international charters. The disastrous crash of DC-4 CF-MCF. On to Nordair with the Super Connie, Convair 990, etc. 204 pp, sc, photos, maps, fleet list, index. Reg. $23.95 $14.95 B

Queen Charlotte Airlines. Details of BC coast aviation. Kemano, PWA rivalry, etc. A great read! Photos. 212 pp, sc. Reg. $16.95 B

Solid Avro Arrow stuff! 240 pp, lf, hc, 500+ photos, diagrams, tons of gen you've never imagined! Reg. $50.00 $25.00 A

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The authoritative story of the renowned RCAF Smith brothers who fought at Malta. To be enjoyed by all interested in RCAF heritage. 224pp, hc, photos, index. Reg. $39.95 $35.00 B

Valuable follow-on to John Griffin's original, prized work. Every aircraft on charge at the demise of the RCAF + all those since. All relevant dates for ea. a/c. Text, captions, 90pp photos. Essential for any RCAF/CF library. 256pp, hc, lf. Reg. $60.00 $50.00 A

Superb compendium of memoirs from dozens of Canadian air navigators. Whether serious or light-hearted, these stories will delight any reader. Anecdotes from war and peace — from Bomber Command, to "Shadowing the Bismarck", fighting U-boats, night fighters, POWs and the Caterpillar Club, Arctic navigation, North Star and Yukon, CF-100 and Voodoo, Argus and Shackleton. A "must have" for any aviation reader! 400 pp, hc, photos. Reg. $29.95 $27.50 A

More of the same great RCAF history! (Both volumes: $53.50 A) Reg. $34.95 $31.50 A

RCAF coastal ops 1939-45. All sqns, U-boats, convoy strikes, mining. PBYs, Blenheims, Sunderlands, etc. Lists U-boat/shipping attacks. 208 pp, hc, photos, index. Reg. $35.00 $18.50 A

Norman Franks' superb bio of one of the RCAF's great WWII fighter pilots. McNair's boyhood, training, first combats, N. Africa/Malta, Europe post D-Day, postwar. To be read! 178pp, sc, photos, app'x, biblio, index. Reg. $19.95 $17.50 B

David Clark's detailed 127 Wing (RCAF) history. What happened on the Wing from D-Day to August 28, 1944. Incl. RAF and Luftwaffe operations. Much from the ORBs. 370 pp, sc, photos, maps, lists (e.g. every 127 Wing pilot, all claims, losses), app'x, index. Reg. $24.95 B

Spitfire days in Malta, Italy, Normandy. From sprog to CO. Excellent account! Photos, maps, app'x. 181 pp, sc. Reg. $17.95 $16.50 B

Art Sager tells his personal story of flying Spitfires in the RCAF. From training in Canada to ops over the UK & Europe. Much of sqn life — the seamy side, sparring with the 109s, etc. Solid history! 168pp, sc, photos. Reg. $12.50 B

Bob Halford's tribute to Canada's 12,000 merchant seamen & their ships. Daily life for oft-torpedoed sailors. 288 pp, sc, photos. Reg. $19.95 $12.50 B

James B. Lang's fabulous RCN history. Life and death on the Atlantic in minesweepers, corvettes, Fairmiles; U-boat sinkings, the loss of HMCS Valleyfield, etc. Not to be missed. 233 pp, hc, photos, biblio. Reg. $36.95 $22.50 B

15 years in the making! The rapid expansion of the RCN, which grows overnight from a fleet of rust buckets to a powerful fighting force. Compliments all the other RCN books listed with CANAV. 624 pp, hc, lf, 100 photos, 18 maps. Reg. $60.00 $53.50 A

Many of you have been enjoying the War of 1812 series from Robin Brass Studio. Last season came Capital in Flames. Now here's Strange Fatality, another that you'll be pleased with ... all the gen about how 700 British and Canadian troops routed 3500 US invaders. 300pp, sc, ill, maps, biblio, index. (Available May '09) Reg. $24.95 $22.50 B

First comprehensive history of this important War of 1812 event. The battle viewed from every angle – the broad setting, then the details as American forces land, overrun the defences and pillage the town. Essential Canadiana. 512pp, hc, ill, maps, app'x, biblio, index. Reg. $39.95 $35.00 B

The history of this strange Canada-US war. Updated by Don Graves. Should be in every Canadian home where there's the remotest interest in history. 432 pp, ill., maps, app'x, biblio. Reg. $22.95 $20.50 B

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Famous bio of the great RAF night fighter ace (Beaufighter, Mosquito), then his astounding postwar test flying career with DH (Vampire, Comet, Sea Vixen, Trident, etc.). 226pp, sc, photos, app'x, biblio, index. Reg. $26.95 $19.50 B

Famous bio of the great RAF night fighter ace (Beaufighter, Mosquito), then his astounding postwar test flying career with DH (Vampire, Comet, Sea Vixen, Trident, etc.). 226pp, sc, photos, app'x, biblio, index. Reg. $24.95 $16.95 B

Malta convoys and the air battles there, Rommel, Auchinleck, fall of Tobruk, Monty, Desert Air Force, etc. Many personal stories + all the hardcore gen. 368pp, hc, photos, maps, biblio, index. Reg. $43.00 $21.50 B

Mammoth coverage from Roman times, wars of empire, modern era: WWI, WWII, Cold War, UN ops, N.Ireland, Falklands, Gulf War I, etc. "impeccably researched, expertly written" - Sunday Telegraph. Essential sourcebook, a major bargain. 864pp, hc, biblio, index. Reg. $49.95 $25.00 A

Amazing story of HH. Much of his life with all its "firsts" incl. "Spruce Goose". His many other interests - submarines, satellites, babes, etc. 444pp, hc, photos, notes, biblio, index. Reg. $39.95 $15.00 B

A bio that everyone should read. The story of the great Andrew Carnegie. From boyhood in Scotland to his stellar rise as a captain of industry in America. His rail & steel empires, incalculable wealth and incomparable charity that extends globally to this day. Reg. $14.95 $9.50 B