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Lancaster
- The Second World War’s Greatest Bomber
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 25 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-26-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: John Murray
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.27
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Publisher's Summary
A comprehensive history of Britain's greatest bomber plane.
The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber. Yet without the Lancaster, Britain would never have been able to take the fight to the German homeland. Highlights the scale of the bomber's achievements, including the famous Dambusters attacks. With its vast bomb bay, ease of handling and surprising speed, the mighty Lancaster transformed the effectiveness of the Bomber Command.
Whilst addressing the political controversy surrounding the bombing offensive against Germany, Leo McKinstry also weaves individual tales into this compelling narrative. Rich characters are brought to life, such as Roy Chadwick, the designer, who taught himself engineering at night school, and Sir Arthur Harris, the austere head of the Bomber Command. This is a rich saga, a story of triumph over disaster and the history of an iconic plane.
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- Kev W.
- 09-21-18
Excellent
An excellent book, well written and well read. This book is a companion to the nook about the Spitfire.
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- Sean
- 10-17-18
Well read & well written
An awesome description of how the Lanc came about & designed by the brilliant Roy Chadwick
superbly written & an insight into the horrors of War.
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- Mr A N M Penfold
- 07-11-18
Interesting story of Bomber Commands use of the Lancaster in the Second World War
Not as good as the spitfire story, if your interested in the history of the development and use of the Lancaster. The book concentrate mostly on Harris and his use of the Lancaster, with fascinating first hand accounts from those involved. Perfectly read, however it’s quite repetitive. Personally I’d like to have heard more from the development of the platform and less analysing the morals of Bomber Commands actions with hindsight.
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- Robert Watkinson
- 08-27-18
Fantastic narration
Peter Noble's narration sustained my interest through to the end. The book is a holistic recounting of the plane from its conception to its highly praised and highly criticised role as part of Bomber Command in WW2.