Synopses & Reviews
The Avro Lancaster was the RAF's most successful heavy bomber of the Second World War. and#8220;Lancsand#8221; dropped 608,612 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties in the period 1942-1945. Some of these missions were incredibly daring--such as the famous and#8220;dam bustersand#8221; raid on the Ruhr valley in May 1943. This fascinating pocket manual, compiled from a wealth of authentic period sources, including pilot's notes and other Air Ministry publications, and supplemented with plans and diagrams, provides a unique guide to this awe-inspiring aircraft.
About the Author
Dr. Martin Robson is a Lecturer at the Defence Studies Department, King's College London, at the Joint Services Command and Staff College. He is the author of several works of maritime and naval history, including
The Battle of Trafalgar,
Lord Beresford and British Intervention in Portugal, 1807-1820 (with Malyn Newitt), and
The Spitfire Pocket Manual.