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Bruce Graham |
Posted: Jun 15 2009, 02:50 PM
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Hello group,
I need to buy a copy of Meteor, Sabre and Mirage in Australian Service, by Stewart Wilson. ISBN 0 9587978 2 X. 1989. I'm not familiar with E-Bay or used book stores, so I'm hoping someone can help me locate a copy, and tell me what to do to get it. Thanks in advance, Wynnum. |
Luig |
Posted: Jun 15 2009, 07:06 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 ![]() |
If you enquire here you may be lucky to get a lucky last but sadly the pub is no longer listed:
http://www.ausaviation.com.au/books/updatedbooksindex.htm |
Michael Louey |
Posted: Jun 16 2009, 12:12 PM
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Hi Bruce,
The most comprehensive 2nd hand book web site is bookfinder - www.bookfinder.com Here is the specific search for the book you are after http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?ac=sl&st=sl&qi=MQgqc2EM9Lyod3V4zb3z1JaVSVI_0692386344_1:53:412&bq=author%3Dstewart%2520wilson%26title%3Dmeteor%252C%2520sabre%2520and%2520mirage%2520in%2520australian%2520service It looks like the softcover is now about $100. I know some of the series is still available new in places (e.g. Hylands in Melbourne) but this seems to be one of the rarer ones these days. It may be possible to stumble on one in an out of the way shop or at swap meets but that may take some time and searching. Best Wishes Michael |
Bruce Graham |
Posted: Jun 17 2009, 10:12 AM
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Luiq, Micheal,
Thanks for you replies - that bookfinder site is just the thing - interesting to see those prices. I have 13 of those Stewart Wilson books - didn't realise they had value like that. I need the copy as a gift - guess I'll have to copy the relevant pages of my book. Thanks again, Cheers, Wynnum, (aka Bruce) |
Rod Farquhar |
Posted: Jun 17 2009, 12:49 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05 ![]() |
Wow! I also have the full set, might have to get a bank vault for them.
Rod. |
Dean |
Posted: Jun 17 2009, 07:24 PM
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ADF Serials Aircrew Research ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 774 Member No.: 20 Joined: 18-June 05 ![]() |
I use bookfinder quite regularly and you have to be aware that some of the prices offered by some book sellers are way over inflated.
The thing with bookfinder is that it is a search engine for OTHER booksellers databases. It is not a "middleman" between the buyer and seller. |
Warhawk |
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ADF Serials Research Co-ord ![]() Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,989 Member No.: 82 Joined: 9-March 06 ![]() |
Hi Wynnum,
I too have a full set. need a page transcribed or any other service, just email me ;) Regards Gordy |
mark |
Posted: Jun 21 2009, 03:24 PM
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) ![]() Group: Members Posts: 151 Member No.: 54 Joined: 18-October 05 ![]() |
I also have 13 of the Stewart Wilson book series and books like Pentland's RAAF Cammo and Markings Vol 1 and 2, P-40 Kittyhawk in Service, etc....etc....it is amazing what some of these books are worth on bookifiner.com.au
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MarkN |
Posted: Jul 3 2009, 11:09 PM
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DH Tigermpth (A17) ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10 Member No.: 492 Joined: 22-August 07 ![]() |
Hi Just in case you want to have a good read until you can buy a copy, and if you are a local, the State Library at South Brisbane has a copy. Mark |
croweater |
Posted: Jul 25 2009, 02:40 PM
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They come up on evil bay from time to time, full set on there at the moment: search #390073270188.
Also a lot of the museums around have old copies still in stock and advertise the fact on their websites. I think the Raaf Museum is one and Bankstown is another. Check at your local museum. I keep an eye out as I need two more to complete the set. Regards Croweater |
mark |
Posted: Jul 28 2009, 10:08 PM
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) ![]() Group: Members Posts: 151 Member No.: 54 Joined: 18-October 05 ![]() |
Just saw a second hand hardback copy of this book at Hylands Bookstore in Mel yesterday.....
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Martin Edwards |
Posted: Jul 31 2009, 08:15 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05 ![]() |
The complete set of 13 softback books just sold on eBay for $165.05.
Sounds like someone got a bargain judging by the prices some of the second hand bookshops are asking for individual books. |
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