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English Electric Canberra: The History and Development of a Classic Jet
Bruce Barrymore Halpenny
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This amazing aeroplane first flew in 1949, and as at 2005, is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of medium conventional bomber, tactical nuclear bomber, photo-reconnaissance, night intruder, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures, atomic cloud sampling and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57, and in Australia under liscence as the Canberra B-20. It has been exported to Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, India, Peru, Sweden, Venezuela, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. This book looks at the development ... Read more
This amazing aeroplane first flew in 1949, and as at 2005, is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of medium conventional bomber, tactical nuclear bomber, photo-reconnaissance, night intruder, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures, atomic cloud sampling and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57, and in Australia under liscence as the Canberra B-20. It has been exported to Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, India, Peru, Sweden, Venezuela, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. This book looks at the development ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783461905
SKU
V9781783461905
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About Bruce Barrymore Halpenny
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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