Nichol, John
Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471180491
- author:
- NICHOL, JOHN
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.9 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Lancaster: A Very British Legend The Avro Lancaster is an iconic aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Second World War. Its bravery and sacrifice are a testament to the courage of those who flew her. This book tells the inspiring story of the Lancaster bomber, its heroic crews, and the men and women who kept her airborne during the country's greatest hour of need. The Lancaster was a workhorse of the Royal Air Force, carrying out offensive operations from the first day of the war until its final sortie. With nearly 300,000 sorties and over a million tons of explosives dropped, the Lancaster was a force to be reckoned with. Yet, the human cost was staggering, with over 10,000 aircraft lost and 55,000 men killed. Former RAF navigator and author John Nichol brings to life the story of this legendary aircraft and its crew, shedding light on the bravery and sacrifice that defined the Lancaster's remarkable history.
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