1st Edition* Last Hope, The Blood Chit Story by ‘R.E.Baldwin & Thomas Wm. McGarry. BO 425 1st Edition* Last Hope, The Blood Chit Story by ‘R.E.Baldwin & Thomas Wm. McGarry. BO 425 Books

A 1st Edition of ‘Last Hope, The Blood Chit Story’ by ‘R.E.Baldwin & Thomas Wm. McGarry published in 1997 by ‘Schiffer Military History’ books. More than three quarters of a century ago, in the skies over what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan, Royal Air Force flyers began carrying documents written in languages of the area promising to reward native peoples for the safe return of airman who were forced down amongst them. The descendants of those documents, known as ‘Blood Chits’ are routinely carried by both British and American air crews on operations worldwide. This book is the illustrated history of ‘Blood Chits’ from their infancy at the dawn of the air age through their maturity at the close of WWII. Hardback with slip, 219 illustrated pages. Included are three rare and original ‘Blood Chits’ printed on silk. An excellent piece of history for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. BO 425