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AVRO MANCHESTER: THE LEGEND BEHIND THE LANCASTER

by Robert Kirby

Published by Midland Publishing. 1st. 1995

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A huge depth of analysis and detail within the book. The heroism and determination of Manchester crews. Includes a large amount of material previously unknown. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 208 pages.

A lovely copy with no significant faults.

ISBN: 1857800281
Stock no. 1825681

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Contents

  • Chapters:
  • 1. A Difficult Birth
  • 2. Into Service
  • 3. First Operations
  • 4. Catastrophe
  • 5. A Faltering Return
  • 6. Against the Battle Cruisers
  • 7. New Tactics, New Owners
  • 8. The Thousand Raids
  • 9. Second Line Service
  • 10. Reckoning
  • Appendices:
  • A. General Arrangement Drawings
  • B. Manchester Units
  • C. Sortie and Dispatch Statistics
  • D. Aircraft Losses by Unit
  • E. Individual Aircraft Histories

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