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Evidence In Camera Special Edition On Photographic Reconnaissance And Photographic Intelligence (March 1945)

This is a scan of the facsimile of the final edition of the "Evidence in Camera" magazine from March 1945. "This special edition devoted to the history and development of P.R. and P.I. forms the final and closing number of the production 'Evidence in Camera'. Publication of this magazine has now been discontinued, and future material will be incorporated in the Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence summary." From the "Please Note!" on the inside cover. Available here (Internet Archive).

Bexley United V Tonbridge Saturday, Sept 12th 1964 ( Official Programme)

The official program for the 1964 match between Bexley United and Tonbridge held on the 12th September 1964. This match took place in the 1964- 1965 season as part of the Southern League (Premier Division) at the Welling ground. The uploaded version is available here (via the Internet Archive).

Have You Lost Your Silly Mid Off?

This one is just an addition to an existing item. I've added a better (more complete) scan of the BBC Field Placing Plan for a standard cricket pitch. I've attached this to the Armchair Cricket book. Scanning A3 documents remains a significant challenge. I'm currently using the Scanner Pro iOS app by Readdle. It is good, but there can be occasional blurring when you zoom in. Hence, the number of different scans. I have tried the Google PhotoScan app, but I haven't found that the results are an improvement (especially with lots of small text). Is there anything anyone recommends?!

Flying Simply Explained: A Simple Explanation of the General Procedure of Flying a Light Aeroplane

"Flying Simply Explained" by Malcolm Logan from the Pitman’s “Simply Explained” series. Probably from the 1950s. Flying Simply Explained is an accessible, non-technical introduction to the principles, operations, and practical realities of powered flight. Written for a general audience, it aims to remove mystique from aviation by breaking down how aircraft fly, how pilots control them, and what happens during a flight from take-off to landing. The book covers four broad domains: (1) basic aerodynamics, (2) aircraft components and control, (3) flight operations, and (4) supporting aviation systems. It uses clear diagrams, simplified explanations, and everyday analogies to ensure that readers with no scientific background can follow. Available here from the Internet Archive.