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Lancaster: The Second World War's Greatest Bomber (Paperback)
$14.29 - Save $6.37 30% off - RRP $20.66 Free shipping worldwide (to United States and
all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 24 hours | |Short Description for LancasterA comprehensive history of Britain's greatest bomber plane
Full description- Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
- Published: 10 June 2010
- Format: Paperback 592 pages
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- Categories: Military Aircraft | Military History | Second World War | Aircraft
- ISBN 13: 9780719523632 ISBN 10: 071952363X
- Sales rank: 49,055
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Full description for Lancaster
The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber. Yet without the Lancaster, Britain would never have been able to take the fight to the German homeland. Highlights the scale of the bomber's achievements, including the famous Dambusters attacks. With its vast bomb bay, ease of handling and surprising speed, the mighty Lancaster transformed the effectiveness of the Bomber Command. Whilst addressing the political controversy surrounding the bombing offensive against Germany, Leo McKinstry also weaves individual tales into this compelling narrative. Rich characters are brought to life, such as Roy Chadwick the designer, who taught himself engineering at night school and Sir Arthur Harris, the austere head of the Bomber Command. This is a rich saga, a story of triumph over disaster and the history of an iconic plane.
