Hamilton Publishers, 1980. First edition. Blue hard cover has gilt titles on spine. There is some fading to the spine and edges of the boards. Contents tight. Previous owner inscription on front e/p. Also signed by author on front e/p. Contents otherwise clean. The book does have a slight musty odour. Dust jacket has faded spine and some edge-wear. Good signed copy.
The stories told in this book, lead the reader through the beginning of aircraft manufacturing in New Zealand; touch lightly on the imperfections of man and man made machines; record the world-wide, warm hearted friendship of the Amateur radio movement and vividly recount the hazards and frustrations, a small dedicated band of New Zealand pilots faced in their efforts to deliver New Zealand manufactured aircraft to international customers. - book jacket