The Avro Lancaster WWII's Most Successful Heavy Bomber |
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| Author:
| Lepine, Mike |
| ISBN: | 978-1-912918-79-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2022 |
| Publisher: | Sona Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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The Avro Lancaster was one of the most important airplanes of WWII. This legendary bomber first saw action in 1942. Powered by 4 Merlin engines, it could deliver a huge payload and was the only aircraft to carry the Tallboy and Grand Slam earthquake bombs as well as the Upkeep 'bouncing' bomb on Operation Chastise-the famous Dam Busters raid
The Avro Lancaster was one of the most important airplanes of WWII. This legendary bomber first saw action in 1942. Powered by 4 Merlin engines, it could deliver a huge payload and was the only aircraft to carry the Tallboy and Grand Slam earthquake bombs as well as the Upkeep 'bouncing' bomb on Operation Chastise-the famous Dam Busters raid