The Air Ministry Survival Guide
The Air Ministry Survival Guide

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Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1405938196

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THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to British airmen in the 1950s the beautifully illustrated Air Ministry Survival Guide provides invaluable practical tips and instruction on how to keep calm and carry on in any hostile environment. Whether you're lost in the desert, arctic, jungle, or adrift on the open ocean, you'll be better off armed with sensible advice on how to: - Build a structurally sound igloo - Pull faces to prevent frostbite (and when to expect bits to fall off should you fail) - Fashion a mask to prevent snowblindness - Make a hat out of seat cushions - Behave in the event of meeting hostile locals - Stay safe from poisonous reptiles and insects - Use a 'fire thong' - Punch man-eating sharks (which are cowards)

Arctic Survival
Arctic Survival

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Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1405933917

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THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean. With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an insight to military survival techniques from a by-gone era. Packed with original line drawings and instruction in: - The best faces to pull to prevent frostbite and when you can expect bits of you to 'fall off', should you fail - How to build a structurally sound igloo - How to fashion a mask to prevent snowblindness Focussing on the harshest of situations one can find oneself in, Arctic Survival is one of four reprints of The Air Ministry's emergency survival pamphlets. Others include: Jungle Survival Desert Survival Arctic Survival

Jungle Survival
Jungle Survival

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Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1405933933

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THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean. With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an insight to military survival techniques from a by-gone era. Packed with original line drawings and instruction in: - What to do if 'jungle hiking becomes boring' - How to stay safe from poisonous reptiles and insects - The benefits of using a 'fire thong' Focussing on one of the most hostile environments on Earth, Jungle Survival is one of four reprints of The Air Ministry's emergency survival pamphlets. Others include: Sea Survival Desert Survival Arctic Survival

The Airman's Arctic Survival Guide
The Airman's Arctic Survival Guide

Author: Belmore Browne

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Published: 2014-10-15

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780989751209

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Belmore Browne, artist and mountaineer, prepared engaging, meticulous poster-sized illustrations and extensive, informative lectures for the training of survival techniques in northern climates to USAAF and USAF airmen during World War II and the Korean War. Never previously available to the public, these remarkable reproductions of 38 diagrams by one of America's great illustrators, demonstrate a unique combination of artistry and outdoor survival skills. The lectures and other writings fully explore the challenges and techniques for the crash-landed airman or the Boy Scout or weekend explorer. This book is a rich combination of practical outdoors information, history and creativity from a renaissance man of the 20th century. Assembled and edited by the granddaughter of Belmore Browne from family and other archival collections. Hardcover; large format, 10.5" x 13.75"; 152 pages; printed USA.

The Ultimate Survival Guide
The Ultimate Survival Guide

Author: Mike Flynn

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780330467254

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"This book will teach you everything you need to know to survive in the wilderness - whether it's the Arctic, the desert, the jungle or your own back garden!" - cover.

Special Forces Survival Guide
Special Forces Survival Guide

Author: Chris McNab

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781569756720

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SURVIVE HARSH TERRAIN, EXTREME CONDITIONS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS Packed with tips, tricks, and clear instructions, Special Forces Survival Guide presents the vital techniques used by the world's best trained soldiers to stay alive in the wild, including how to: •Find Food and Water •Build Shelter •Start a Fire •Craft Tools and Weapons •Navigate without a Compass •Signal for Help and First Aid This book presents the field-tested skills of the most elite commandos including the: •Navy SEALs •Army Rangers •Delta Force •Green Berets •Royal Marines •French Foreign Legion •Australian SAS

Arctic Homestead
Arctic Homestead

Author: Norma Cobb

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2003-02-24

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780312283797

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Chronicles a family's efforts to build a home near the Arctic Circle in Alaska, depicting their moving discovery of love and courage in a land of modern-day outlaws, feuds, grizzly bears, and unbelievably harsh winters.

Special Forces Survival Guide
Special Forces Survival Guide

Author: Alexander Stilwell

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781770853188

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Offers instructions for building shelter, finding food, emergency aid, and navigating various climates and terrains.

U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook
U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook

Author: United States Air Force

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 1347

ISBN-13: 1510709150

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Ideal for fans of History Alive United States books Survivalist handbook with pieces of Air Force history Essential piece of any aircraft survival kit This Air Force handbook was written to help pilots who find themselves in hostile environments. While it is designed for use in formal Air Force training, it is also useful for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and complete manual of outdoor survival techniques. Any US Army survival kit would also benefit from this handbook. Among other pieces of professional and expert advice, the US Air Force Survival Handbook tells readers about: Finding your way without a map First aid for illness and injury Finding food and water Building a fire Concealment techniques Using ropes and tying knots Survival at sea Signaling for help Animal tracking Predicting the weather Building shelters Released on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, this book outlines specific survival threats found in many different types of terrain and how to survive them. It is invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors and anyone who seeks insight into the training tactics of the US Air Force.

365 Essential Survival Skills
365 Essential Survival Skills

Author: Creek Stewart

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-12-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440247285

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Learn. Practice. Prepare. Survive. Survival situations can happen when least expected. The best defense is knowledge and confidence in the skills that will keep you alive--whether it's for a few hours, days or long term. 365 Essential Survival Skills comprises the best knowledge, tips and tricks available in the world today, and each skill is explained in fun, easy-to-learn ways that any student--greenhorn or seasoned--will pick up with a little practice. With 365 skills inside this book, there's plenty of practice to keep you busy year-round. The difference between life and death in a survival setting is a very slim margin. Don't take any chances--learn how to keep yourself and your family alive. FEATURING: • Skills relevant to all four seasons of the year and desert, woodland, prairie, mountain and urban environments • Vital insights on the four core survival needs--shelter, fire, water and food • Other topics such as navigation, first aid, tools, signaling, self-defense and more • Practical applications for campers, hunters, anglers, hikers, climbers, skiers and all who venture outdoors • Links to thorough, in-depth video demonstrations