{"product_id":"vintage-us-navy-aircraft-photo-references-wings-of-our-navy-1952-2nd-aircraft-ships-of-the-united-st","title":"Vintage U.S. Navy Aircraft Photo References — Wings of Our Navy (1952, 2nd) + Aircraft \u0026 Ships of the United States Navy (c.1940s) — Colby\/Hutchinson | Photo guides, Military Aviation \u0026 Naval History","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThis two-book lot preserves mid-century U.S. Navy history in photographs and simple specs. \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eWings of Our Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e (1952, Second Printing) by Maj. C. B. Colby covers fighters, bombers, transports, and early helicopters with captioned images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eHutchinson\u003c\/strong\u003e wartime booklet lists U.S. Navy aircraft and ship classes with dozens of small photo plates—a classic home-front reference. Both are well-worn, taped, and incomplete in places, but still useful as \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"979\"\u003ereading\/ID copies\u003c\/strong\u003e and worth saving from the bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-book lot (1 hardcover + 1 softcover pamphlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wings: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e9×7×~0.5 in\u003c\/strong\u003e; Hutchinson booklet: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e~7×4.5×~0.3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003epictorial boards\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wings), paper wraps (Hutchinson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\/blue pictorial boards (Wings); multicolor wraps (Hutchinson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e• \u003cem data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eWings of Our Navy\u003c\/em\u003e — Coward-McCann, New York; printed by The Murray Printing Co., Wakefield, Mass.\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e• \u003cem data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eAircraft \u0026amp; Ships of the United States Navy\u003c\/em\u003e — Hutchinson (Made and Printed in Great Britain at Grayson, Watford, Herts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952 (Wings, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eSecond Printing\u003c\/strong\u003e); early\/mid-1940s (Hutchinson, “100th Thousand”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eMilitary Aviation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eNaval History\u003c\/strong\u003e, photo reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e62 pp\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wings), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e64 pp\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hutchinson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features (books)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wings — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eSecond Printing, 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e; Hutchinson — “\u003cstrong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e100th Thousand\u003c\/strong\u003e” wartime issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensive \u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eblack-and-white photo plates\u003c\/strong\u003e with captions and basic specs (examples shown: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eF7F Tigercat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003ePB-1W\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eHTE-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrier-borne aircraft; ships\/aircraft lists in Hutchinson).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e tucked in Wings (vintage news clippings\/TV listings) included as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eCondition Grade: Poor \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eWings of Our Navy (hardcover):\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy overall wear. Multiple \u003cstrong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003etape repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e on inner hinges and edges; rubbing, corner bumps, and spine wear. Toning and handling the soil on the pages. The binding is shaken, but the pages are present as viewed. Loose newspaper clippings laid in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eHutchinson booklet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eBack cover missing\u003c\/strong\u003e; front cover with losses, tears, and old tape; chips to edges; brittle, toned paper; small tears into margins; creases throughout. \u003cstrong\u003eNo guarantee of all pages present, as found.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003ePoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear, repairs, or missing parts; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eEstate-sourced Michigan collection. Offered as historically interesting \u003cstrong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003esalvage copies\u003c\/strong\u003e for researchers, modelers, and aviation buffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003eAbout the Author \/ Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eMaj. C. B. Colby, CAP\u003c\/strong\u003e authored numerous mid-century military and technology photo handbooks for young readers and enthusiasts. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eHutchinson\u003c\/strong\u003e issued compact wartime reference booklets for quick identification of Allied forces’ aircraft and ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eKeep the history, use the photos—salvaged, priced for readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3714\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3991\"\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4013\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.\u003cbr data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003ePlease note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4269\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62460689940850,"sku":"ddc1791382857126","price":17.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6912\/8818\/files\/vintage-us-navy-aircraft-photo-references-wings-of-our-navy-1952-2nd-aircraft-sh_1.jpg?v=1791382865","url":"https:\/\/www.foxtailmeadow.shop\/products\/vintage-us-navy-aircraft-photo-references-wings-of-our-navy-1952-2nd-aircraft-ships-of-the-united-st","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}