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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.
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Convincing...excellent book (The Daily Telegraph, Phillip Addison)
This thorough, engaging new history seeks to draw together all aspects of the bomber and its career...and the controversies which still surround it today (The Spectator, Daniel Swift)
'Brilliantly researched and sharply written' (News of the World)
'The saga is one of courage, tragedy and drama...all the more fascinating because of its rich cast of characters' (Kent Messenger / Kentish Gazette Group)
'Fascinating...rich cast of characters..the definitive record' (Driffield Leader)
(Leo McKinstry) describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book (The Literary Review)
'Impressive...storytelling. [McKinstry] describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book' (Literary Review, Keith Lowe)
'Brilliant' (International Express)
'This is one of the most interesting wartime books that I have read for many a day. I recommend it to others' (Dover Express / Folkestone Herald)
Extremely readable...rich narrative (Kent on Sunday)
Descrizione del libro
A comprehensive history of Britain's greatest bomber plane
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- EditoreJohn Murray Publishers Ltd
- Data di pubblicazione2009
- ISBN 10 0719523532
- ISBN 13 9780719523533
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine592
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002246755
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Lancaster : The Second World War's Greatest Bomber
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Hodder & Stoughton, 2009
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ISBN 13: 9780719523533
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