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Part of a larger original estate collection belonging to WWII US Navy Aviator Lt. Please check our store for matching flight charts, certificates, and military ephemera from the same estate! Vintage Original WWII 1945 Hawaiian Area Booklet – Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet. Up for sale is an original World War II military aviation flight navigation document titled “HAWAIIAN AREA BOOKLET”, dated 1 July 1945, published by the Air Navigation Office for the Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet. This original WWII RESTRICTED manual was compiled to give naval aviators and pilots operational navigation data, airfields, radio frequencies, and island target charts across the Hawaiian Islands during the final months of WWII. Key Features & Included Pages. Official Identification: Cover marked RESTRICTED and issued under the authority of Commander Air Force Pacific Fleet. Radio Aids & Emergency Procedures: Contains detailed breakdowns for Radio Range Stations, VHF/DF, Ground Control, YG/YN Stations, Searchlight Beacons, Air-Sea Rescue Task Units, and “Lost Plane” / “Aircraft in Distress” emergency procedures (including Oahu beacon light instructions and Pearl/Kaneohe NAS radio frequencies). Navigational & Tactical Maps: Includes green and white lithographed charts of the Hawaiian Islands detailing military airfields Ewa, Ford Island, Kaneohe, Hickam, Wheeler, Bellows, etc. Format: Multii-page softcover booklet with maps, lithographed by the Air Navigation Office. Good vintage/historical condition overall. Shows minor shelf wear, light toning along page margins, and soft corner creasing consistent with age and military field/cockpit use. Binding remains intact, pages are clean and fully legible without major tears, heavy stains, or ink defacement. Please inspect all detailed photos for a close look at physical condition. Thank you for supporting my small home business. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND MOST OF MY ITEMS ARE VINTAGE/ANTIQUE AND USED AND WILL SHOW SOME SIGNS OF AGE. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE IN CASE I LEAVE OUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO YOU. If you have any questions, please ask. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to me!

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The Hawaiian Islands “The Paradise of the Pacific”1898 Photo Book w U. Topdog Presents: Always interesting stuff! This is a rare and historically significant book titled “THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS -‘THE PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC’ – REPRODUCTIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHS, ” published in 1898 by Belford, Middlebrook & Co. The book is an oversized hardcover album, likely bound with a separate cover titled U. Suggesting it was part of a larger collection or was rebound by a previous owner. Donnelley & Sons Co. The album includes captivating images of the Hawaiian landscape, harbors, and people, including portraits of key figures like King Kalakaua I, Queen Lili? Uokalani, and Sanford B. The photographs and accompanying text offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Hawaiian Kingdom on the cusp of a major political change. The presence of the U. Navy cover may indicate a connection to the annexation or military personnel of the time. The book also has a handwritten inscription Property of Willard C. The book is in good condition overall, with noticeable wear to the covers and some loss on the spine. The hardcover has a worn, aged patina, with some scuffs and abrasions. The interior pages and photographs are generally clean and well-preserved, with excellent detail. There are no major rips or tears. The binding is secure despite the spine wear. Historical Significance & Suggested Price. The unique combination of the U. Cover and the 1898 publication date makes it especially interesting to collectors of Hawaiian history, U. Naval history, and Americana. See the photos they are part of description. Payments are due within 7 days of auctions close, no exceptions. We always mark parcels as “used toys”. For lost parcels, you must wait for 21 days domestic (US) and. Damage claims can be filed immediately. All claims should be submitted. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee that the item is original and meets the detailed description! If item was damaged in transit you should not return it. Please do not send us back broken items. We do not do any pickups. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

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