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Leo McKinstry writes regularly for the Daily Mail, Sunday Telegraph and Spectator . He has also written six books including Spitfire and a best-selling biography of the footballing Charlton brothers. Born in Belfast he was educated in Ireland and at Cambridge University.
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'Convincing...excellent book' -- The Daily Telegraph, Phillip Addison 20090912 'This thorough, engaging new history seeks to draw together all aspects of the bomber and its career...and the controversies which still surround it today' -- The Spectator, Daniel Swift 20090926 'Brilliantly researched and sharply written' -- News of the World 20090913 'The saga is one of courage, tragedy and drama...all the more fascinating because of its rich cast of characters' -- Kent Messenger / Kentish Gazette Group 20090913 'Fascinating...rich cast of characters..the definitive record' -- Driffield Leader 20090913 '(Leo McKinstry) describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book' -- The Literary Review 20090913 'Impressive...storytelling. [McKinstry] describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book' -- Literary Review, Keith Lowe 20090913 'Brilliant' -- International Express 20090913 'This is one of the most interesting wartime books that I have read for many a day. I recommend it to others' -- Dover Express / Folkestone Herald 20090903 'Extremely readable...rich narrative' -- Kent on Sunday 20090906 'There were a good number of high-quality books on military history published last year but none were better than LANCASTER by Leo McKinstry...this is a meticulously researched story ... a first-rate account of a unique British creation whose success and brave crews helped to keep Europe free' -- Sunday Express 20090906
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- PublisherJohn Murry (Publisher)
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0719523532
- ISBN 13 9780719523533
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages592
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber. Yet without the Lancaster, Britain would never have been able to take the fight to the German homeland. Highlights the scale of the bomber?s achievements, including the famous Dambusters attacks. With its vast bomb bay, ease of handling and surprising speed, the mighty Lancaster transformed the effectiveness of the Bomber Command. Whilst addressing the political controversy surrounding the bombing offensive against Germany, Leo McKinstry also weaves individual tales into this compelling narrative. Rich characters are brought to life, such as Roy Chadwick the designer, who taught himself engineering at night school and Sir Arthur Harris, the austere head of the Bomber Command. This is a rich saga, a story of triumph over disaster and the history of an iconic plane. Ref TTT 1. Seller Inventory # 033077
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