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CANBERRA: THE GREATEST MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT OF THE COLD WAR VOLUME 2

by Ken Delve; John Sheehan

Published by Fonthill Media Limited. 1st. 2022

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. An aviation legend designed in the mid-1940s, this volume looks at overall development of the Canberra, and the role of the Operational Conversion Unit in training both RAF and overseas aircrew. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. 607 pages.

Absolute minimal shelf bumping else a fine copy.

ISBN: 9781781558751
Stock no. 1329864

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Contents

  • Dedication
  • Author's Note
  • Acknowledgements
  • Glossary
  • Introduction
  • 1. Design and Development
  • 2. No. 231 Operational Conversion Unit
  • 3. International Operators
  • 4. B-57: The American Canberra
  • 5. Trials and Testing
  • 6. Displaying and Canberra: RAF and Civilian
  • 7. Survivors
  • 8. Technical and Cockpit Details
  • 9. Colour schemes and Markings
  • 10. First Flights, Records, Anniversaries
  • 11. Production List and Conversions

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