The Museum shop holds a diverse collection of new, used and rare aviation books that are thoroughly researched by our expert volunteer(s). Below is a selection of some of the rare books available. If you are interested in any use the contact form at the bottom of the book list and our shop staff will reply promptly.
Book prices shown are available over the counter at the Museum. Please add $15.00 for postage and handling for each book if in Australia. Postage cost for multiple purchases or overseas will be quoted at time of purchase. Book prices can be researched at www.bookfinder.com.
The CamelFile, Ray Sturtivant and Gordon Page (1993) Air Britain’s definitive guide to the Sopwith Camel with short histories of every aircraft produced. $160.00
Balus Volume 1 James Sinclair (1986) The first volume of the acclaimed trilogy of the history of aviation in PNG $160.00
The Stang Cam Care (2013) Mustangs of the RAAF and beyond. Author is a museum member. $65.00
Wings of Destiny Charles Page (2008) The Life of Wing Commander Charles Learmonth $120.00
Wonders of World Aviation (2 Vols) *Just Added Clarence Winchester (ed) Bound copy of Collectable 1930's reference which was originally issued as a part work $60.00
Southern Cross Mustangs David Muir (2009) Mustangs of Australia and New Zealand. Published by Red Roo Models and signed by the author $89.00
Official History of the War in the Air 1914-18 FM Cutlack (1923) Rare First Edition. Copies advertised on the net at $1,000+ $500.00
Wings over Temora *Just Added Ron Maslin The story of No 10 EFTS $40.00
Flypast Neville Parnell and Trevor Boughton (1988) The bible of Australian aviation history compiled as a bicentenary publication in 1988 $25.00 *Reduced
The Official Monogram Painting Guide to German Aircraft 1935-1945 Kenneth A Merrick and Thomas H Hitchcock (1980) Loose leaf publication, an essential reference for the serious modeller of German aircraft of World War 2 $175.00
Spitfire Eric Morgan and Edward Shacklady (1993 -4th impression) The most comprehensive reference published on the iconic World War 2 fighter. Large book, may require separate quote for postage $150.00
RAAF Flying Boats at War Joe Leach (1990) A memoir of 10 Squadron Sunderlands in RAF Coastal Command and Air Sea Recue Catalinas in the Pacific. $35.00