Veteran Lancs
Franks, Norman L. R.2016
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Aviation historians will know that the Avro Lancaster bomber is the most famous aircraft to have fought with RAF Bomber Command during World War Two. They will know too that, of the 7,366 that were built, over 3,400 were lost on operations and a further 200 plus were destroyed and written-off in crashes. With extensive losses on some night operations, occurring when bombers were pitted against a dedicated German night-fighter arm (as well as anti-aircraft fire) it is not surprising, or even incredible, that just 35 Lancasters managed to complete 100 or more sorties during the course of the war. A number of them actually achieved well over 100 sorties, and a few were tragically lost after reaching this amazing figure. This book covers the history of these 35 incredible Lancasters, featuring many photographs of both aircraft and crew members.
Main title:
Veteran Lancs / Norman Franks.
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Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2016.
Collation:
144 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781473847262 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.5'44941940.544941
Language:
English
BRN:
2295994
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