There's Something In The Air [Second Printing], 1943, 1943-06

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 204, Call No.: D 786 .B3 1943

Identifier: 20061124

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Book (Informational).

Purpose: Informational.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope: This memoir, writtien by Flying Officer H. E. Bates of the Royal Air Force, relates his experiences flying during World War II. He originally wrote this book under the pseudonym "Flying Officer X," likely so it couldn't be used against him if he was shot down and captured.

Contents

Dates

Copyright: 1943
Publication: 1943-06

Creator

Alfred A. Knopf, Inc (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Hardcover bound book, 7.5” height x 5” depth x 0.5" thickness (188 pages including flyleaf pages). Printed on wartime regular book paper. Includes black & white drawings at start of each chapter.

Note: Overall good condition with moderate damage to cover and spine. Moderate browning of paper.