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Title: Aircraft Welding (Drake's Aircraft Mechanic Series) Author: Colonel Rollen H. Drake, B.S., M.A. Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York Publication Year: 1947 Original 1st Edition Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket Overview: Up for auction is a highly collectible, original 1947 first-edition printing of Aircraft Welding by Colonel Rollen H. Drake. Part of the esteemed Drake's Aircraft Mechanic Series, this historical text serves as both a functional manual and a rare artifact from the post-WWII golden age of aviation engineering. Written in accessible language, it covers essential technical fundamentals required for a historical aircraft mechanic license. It provides detailed instructions on the properties of metals, setting up welding gear, and structural assembly for parts like rudders, engine mounts, and stabilizers. It includes hundreds of clear vintage diagrams, structural drawings, and reference data tables throughout. Condition: • Dust Jacket: Present with visible wear along the edges, spine ends, and corners, showing age-appropriate distressing that enhances its authentic vintage character (original price mark of $4.00 intact). • Cover & Binding: Hardcover remains structurally sound. • Pages: Interior text pages and title pages are crisp, clean, intact, and securely bound. No heavy page-tearing or major ink notations present. • Please review the uploaded listing photos for exact details on cosmetic condition and dimensions.