Adams & Co. Legacy and Estate Services

Up for sale is a fascinating piece of World War II-era aviation history: a vintage copy of The Ground Engineer's Manual written by A. C. Robinson (Lecturer in Aircraft Construction) and published in London by George Newnes, Limited. According to the printing history page, while first published in March 1939 with 5,000 copies, this specific volume is from the substantial March 1941 reprint run of 20,000 copies—printed right in the midst of the Battle of Britain era when training ground crews and engineers was of vital strategic importance. Key Features & Content: • Historical Context: An essential manual geared toward students, RAF mechanics, and ground engineers specializing in wartime aircraft construction and field maintenance. • In-Depth Technical Chapters: Includes comprehensive sections covering: • Timber (wood species, defects, annual rings) • Metallurgy & Heat Treatment (Iron, steel, and aircraft alloys like duralumin) • Production & Fabric Advice • Core Engineering Processes (Welding, Testing, and Corrosion protection) • Instruments, Petrol, and General Reference data • Publisher: George Newnes, Limited, Tower House, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C.2. • Please reference the photos to assess the physical condition. • The binding remains intact with natural tanning/aging typical for a wartime paper production publication. • Features the classic tan dust jacket graphic printed directly onto the cover boards or structural wrapper. A great addition for collectors of militaria, early aeronautical engineering texts, or World War II aviation memorabilia!