Lancaster Bomber Pocket Manual: 1941-1945

The Avro Lancaster was the RAF's most famous and successful heavy bomber of the Second World War, dropping 608,612 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties. This pocket manual provides a unique insight into the wartime operation of the aircraft, relying on training, experience, and pamphlets and manuals.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 14 December 2017
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Avro Lancaster, a legendary heavy bomber of World War II, stands as the RAF's most iconic and triumphant aircraft. Primarily deployed during nighttime missions, Lancasters conducted 156,000 sorties between 1942 and 1945, dropping an astounding 608,612 tons of bombs. Among these daring operations, the infamous dambusters raid of 617 Squadron on the Ruhr valley dams in May 1943 stands out as a remarkable feat. The remarkable success of these missions attests to the Avro Lancaster's exceptional durability and reliability, as well as the unwavering courage and expertise of its crew. These individuals, comprising pilots, navigators, bombardiers, flight engineers, and gunners, drew upon their extensive training and experience, complemented by a wealth of pamphlets and manuals meticulously produced throughout the war. These resources, enriched with illustrative plans and diagrams, offer a singular perspective into the wartime operations of this iconic aircraft.

\n Weight: 198g\n
Dimension: 189 x 129 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472830449\n \n