Lancaster

The star of the famous ''Dambusters'' raid, the Avro Lancaster also formed the backbone of the RAF''s Bomber Command during the large-scale night bombing campaign against occupied Europe during World War II. Unable to hit back on the ground, with the Lancaster, Britain could take the fight to Germany. This complete illustrated guide to one of Britain''s most iconic aircraft explores its history, strengths, weaknesses and combat performance in the war that would make it legendary. Featuring stunning artwork and contemporary photographs, this book reveals how the Lancaster became the RAF''s most successful heavy bomber of the war, and a symbol of British resistance and air power.>

Product details

• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781472819390
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-1939-0
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / Aviation, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, British & Irish history, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Air forces and warfare, Modern warfare, Military aircraft, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / Air, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater