The Lancaster heavy bomber was one of the most powerful and revered aircraft of World War II. Its ability to carry heavy bomb loads through the night skies of Europe is legendary and its use by No 617 Squadron on the famous 'Dambusters' raid ensured it a prime position in aviation history. The airplane was a direct four-engined development of the Avro Manchester. The success was due to the idea of Avro's chief designer, Tom Chadwick, to marry the strong airframe of the Manchester with the newly designed Rolls Royce Merlin engine. The resulting airplane eventually carried the heaviest bomb dropped during the war, the 22,000-pound 'Grand Slam'.

 

Softcover – very good.    

1st Edition.

Book has 96 clean white pages with colour & b/w photographs + index.

Condition:- No Markings, Name or inscriptions.  Minor shelf wear to book.

Illustrated covers with clear lettering.  No foxing.

Very minor creasing to leading edges NONE to spine

Tight binding. 

All images are from the actual book listed.

Book Size:- 24.5 x 19 x .8 cm