R.V. Jones – Most Secret War – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1978
£35.00
An uncorrected proof copy of Most Secret War by RV Jones, published by Hamish Hamilton, London in 1978. A near fine copy, with creasing to the spine, toning to extremities of the soft boards, light rubbing and small stain to rear board, closed tear to upper edge of back matter. In a good wrapper with bumping and chipping to spine tips, bumping to upper edge and closed tear to upper edge of rear panel, browning to the spine and crease to lower corner of rear flap fold.
Most Secret War by R V Jones is a riveting firsthand account of Britain’s scientific intelligence during World War II. As Assistant Director (Science) to the Air Ministry from 1939, Jones masterminded countermeasures like radar jamming (“Battle of the Beams”), chaff deployment against Luftwaffe bombers, and anti‑V‑weapon strategies. His clever technical espionage helped thwart German innovations and shape the outcome of the war. Part memoir, part espionage thriller, it’s often hailed as a classic of wartime intelligence.
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An uncorrected proof copy of Most Secret War by RV Jones, published by Hamish Hamilton, London in 1978. A near fine copy, with creasing to the spine, toning to extremities of the soft boards, light rubbing and small stain to rear board, closed tear to upper edge of back matter. In a good wrapper with bumping and chipping to spine tips, bumping to upper edge and closed tear to upper edge of rear panel, browning to the spine and crease to lower corner of rear flap fold.
Most Secret War by R V Jones is a riveting firsthand account of Britain’s scientific intelligence during World War II. As Assistant Director (Science) to the Air Ministry from 1939, Jones masterminded countermeasures like radar jamming (“Battle of the Beams”), chaff deployment against Luftwaffe bombers, and anti‑V‑weapon strategies. His clever technical espionage helped thwart German innovations and shape the outcome of the war. Part memoir, part espionage thriller, it’s often hailed as a classic of wartime intelligence.
