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Lancaster Manual
An insight into restoring, servicing and flying Britain's legendary World War 2 bomber
By: Jarrod Cotter & Paul Blackah
The legendary Avro Lancaster receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique perspective on what it takes to restore and operate a Lancaster, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, this highly detailed and attractively designed book is based primarily around the major overhaul of the Battle of Britain Flight Lancaster at RAF Coningsby.

"A wonderful insight into the construction, engineering and flying of this remarkable aircraft" Flypast

"The incredibly detailed cutaway drawings alone kept us fascinated for hours" Classic Car Mart

"For anyone interested in the iconic Lancaster, this book is a must" Royal Air Force News

"Lots of workshop stripdown pics, it's ideal for boys of all ages" Octane


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As advertised in BBC History & Military Illustrated

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, 150 colour & 30 b&w illustrations
ISBN: 9781844254637
Book No: H4463
Web price: £17.99
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