The Woodpecker (Journal of the 42 Air School, South Africa), Seven Issues, Volume 3, Nos. 1 to 7, October 1943 to April 1944

Seven issues of the Woodpecker, the monthly journal of the 42 Air School, South Africa, from October 1943 to April 1944. Stapled booklets in light card covers. 8vo. Card covers a little rubbed at edges, slightly soiled and spotted. One issue has a corner crease on cover, and another has a previous owner's name pencilled on front cover. All are internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Packed full of news, articles and notices related to the 42 Air School and the South African Air Force. The 42 Air School was one of the Joint Air Training Scheme's training facilities - a major programme for training South African Air Force, Royal Air Force and Allied Air crews during the second world war. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa