ENGLISH ELECTRIC CANBERRA AND MARTIN B-57
Written by Barry Jones
Published by The Crowood Press
in 1999
ISBN: 1861262558
ENGLISH ELECTRIC CANBERRA AND MARTIN B-57
Written by Barry Jones.
Stock no. 2122907
1st.
1999.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The full story of the Canberra, starting with the design and covering its legendary Farnborough airshow appearances, record breaking flights and incredible service life that now sees some Canberras that are almost twice as old as their pilots. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. Crowood Aviation Series. ISBN: 1861262558. Wrapper is edge-creased with small tear to one corner.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Foundations of an Aircraft Company
- 2. Antipodean Dawn
- 3. The Prototype Quartet
- 4. Bomber Command goes Propless
- 5. A Matter of Record
- 6. More Squadrons and More Variants
- 7. Canberra Gets the Low-Down
- 8. Canberra 'Gets Its Knees Brown'
- 9. Altitude and Longevity
- 10. Canberra goes Oriental
- 11. Targets, Drones and Nose Jobs
- 12. Uncle Sam's Canberras
- 13. A Nice Little Earner
- 14. Specialized Canberras
- 15. Canberra Conclusions
- Appendix I Canberra Production and Serial Blocks
- Appendix II Canberra Squadrons
- Appendix III Canberra Conservation
- Index