Avro Lancaster: The Definitive Record

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{detailed description}Although much has been written about Britain's most famous World War Two bomber, the constant research that a large number of Lancaster enthusiasts carry out, is continually leading to new information. In this book, Harry Holmes, an ex-Avro employee, has gathered much newly discovered detail and blended it with his own extensive historical archives to create the most informative record yet published.
Amongst the hitherto unpublished material included are two interesting Roy Chadwick (designer) Lancaster variants - a high altitude bomber and a high-speed version. In addition to the outline story and history of the aircraft, much peripheral information is included - Chief test pilot's instructions, Victoria Cross awards for Lancaster operations and a letter from Barnes Wallis to Roy Chadwick are examples.
Operational and production records include a listing of the units that operated Lancasters; their code letters and individual aircraft; raids in which the aeroplane participated; losses due to enemy action or crashes; the order of battle - namely RAF Bomber Command aircraft, and the Lancaster's wartime record.
Also of interest will be the later period of the aircraft's life when it was used for civilian purposes, as test-beds for development flying and the aeroplane's service record overseas. A history of each individual Lancaster, surviving aircraft - plus a great deal more in-depth information and rare photographs make this book an invaluable reference unlikely to be improved upon for many years to come.
{Author / Publisher / Date}by Harry Holmes
Published by Airlife 1997 1st edition. 253pp profusely illustrated with b&w photos, line drawings, cutaways. 22x30
{condition}near fine, d/j very good.
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