The Avro Lancaster: Wwii's Most Successful Heavy Bomber

by Mike Lepine

The Avro Lancaster was one of the most important weapons of WW II. 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. At the height of production, over 1.1 million men and women were employed making 'Lancs'; more service personnel...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191291879X
• ISBN13: 9781912918799
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Sona Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.7" x 10.4"