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This amazing aeroplane first flew in 1949 and is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of tactical bomber, photo-reconnaissance, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57 and has been exported to Argentina, Chile, India, Peru, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. This book looks at the development of the aircraft during the early days of jet power and especially at its Rolls-Royce Avon power-plant. Each of the many marks and variants are described and illustrated by many remarkable and rare photographs. The type's record of service with RAF squadrons throughout its service life is given together with descriptions of the many experimental models that were used in the development of a variety of weapons and avionic systems.
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Bruce Barrymore Halpenny served with the RAF on special security duties and has written several books on varying aspects of aviation history. His previous titles include Fighter Pilots in WWII and Bomber Aircrew in WWII.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I find that this author never ceases to amaze and certainly knows his subject. As he states in his intro he's set out to write a readable true account of this fine old aircraft and he's certainly kept to his word. In my opinion, he's written one of the best books on this aircraft and though showing her early faults he has only made you admire her more.
The bit that interested me the most was that of Wing Commander Wallis. This is something that other books on the Canberra have missed and quite frankly I think a very bad omission, for it's clear without W/Cdr Wallis, there wouldnt have been a Canberra now flying. Credit due to Bruce Halpenny for highlighting this out and giving proper credit to a truly great man.
The photographs are fantastic and many I've never seen before.
If you're interested in the Canberra then you have to buy this book. If you want to have just a good read then buy this book.
It now takes pride in my collection
The bit that interested me the most was that of Wing Commander Wallis. This is something that other books on the Canberra have missed and quite frankly I think a very bad omission, for it's clear without W/Cdr Wallis, there wouldnt have been a Canberra now flying. Credit due to Bruce Halpenny for highlighting this out and giving proper credit to a truly great man.
The photographs are fantastic and many I've never seen before.
If you're interested in the Canberra then you have to buy this book. If you want to have just a good read then buy this book.
It now takes pride in my collection
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Some really serious and genuine research and work has gone into this book. i love the color profiles and esp. the one of the NASA bird. cool.
i also love the easy reading style, just because i like aircraft doesn't mean i want to be bored with reams of data. this author seems to realise this and tho with plenty of data (and some thats new i think), has written a a very good book, maybe, dare i say it, one of the best on this really interesting bird.
i also love the easy reading style, just because i like aircraft doesn't mean i want to be bored with reams of data. this author seems to realise this and tho with plenty of data (and some thats new i think), has written a a very good book, maybe, dare i say it, one of the best on this really interesting bird.
Format:Hardcover
Got this as a Birthday present due to my working on this aircraft some, er years ago (this aircraft has stood the time better than I have). This is one of the best books I've read on the Canberra and certainly sheds light on areas that other books have missed.
If you are interested in the Canberra, which in my mind is an important part of our aviation history, then you have to have this book. To me, no other book "cuts it" as my grandson so put it.
If you are interested in the Canberra, which in my mind is an important part of our aviation history, then you have to have this book. To me, no other book "cuts it" as my grandson so put it.
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