Brookes, Andrew
Canberra Boys: Fascinating Accounts from the Operators of an English Electric Classic (The Jet Age Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911667155
- author:
- Brookes, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Grub Street Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The English Electric Canberra: A Story from the Men Who Flew It The English Electric Canberra has played a significant role in world events since its introduction in the late 1940s. This book tells the story of its history, as told by those who operated the aircraft. Contributors include Roly 'Bee' Beamont, the English Electric test pilot who first flew the aircraft in 1949. The Canberra has been used in a variety of roles, including photo-reconnaissance and long-distance flights. It has been operated by several air forces, including the RAF, USAF, and Australian air force. The aircraft has been involved in notable operations such as the Suez Campaign, the nuclear tests of Operation Grapple, and the Indonesian Confrontation. This book provides a detailed and fascinating history of the Canberra, alongside illuminating anecdotes from the men who served with it.
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