An Illustrated History of the Avro Lancaster

Mark A. Chambers

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HISTORY PRESS
01 February 2024

Second World War; Military aircraft; Aerospace & air transport industries; Aircraft: general interest

A photo-history of this pivotal and iconic World War Two bomber.

This new photo-history looks back at an aircraft that became an icon of British strategic air-power and contributed heavily to the securing of the Allied victory in World War Two. The ultimate British aerial strategic asset, the legend of the Avro Lancaster has endured. Tough, rugged, and able to perform effectively at high altitudes, the Lancaster proved to fit the RAF's need for a heavy, high-altitude bomber. From the risky, initial daylight bombing missions over Europe to the fire bombing of German cities, Dam Buster Raids, and sinking of the German Battleship Tirpitz, the Lancaster helped to profoundly secure victory for the Allies. This new book covers the fascinating story of Avro's aircraft design philosophy as well as its combat record and operational history in the post-war era.

AUTHOR: Mark A. Chambers is an avid WW2 enthusiast and a technical writer and editor who has worked as a contractor for the NASA Langley Research Center and won a number of awards for his work. He has previously written Building the Supermarine Spitfire and The SR-71 Blackbird Story and McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom for The History Press, as well as texts for NASA Langley Research Center, and articles for Aviation Magazine. He lives in Virginia USA.

110 b/w illustrations

By: Mark A. Chambers
Imprint: HISTORY PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 245mm,
ISBN: 9780750994651
ISBN 10: 0750994657
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

MARK A. CHAMBERS is an avid WW2 enthusiast and a technical writer and editor who has worked as a contractor for the NASA Langley Research Center and won a number of awards for his work. He has previously written Building the Supermarine Spitfire and The SR-71 Blackbird Story and McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom for The History Press, as well as texts for NASA Langley Research Center, and articles for Aviation Magazine. He lives in Virginia USA.