English Electric Canberra: The History & Development of a Classic Jet (Pen and Sword Large Format Aviation Books) - Hardcover

Halpenny, Bruce Barrymore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844152421 ISBN 13: 9781844152421

Publisher: Penn & Sword Books, 2005

Synopsis

This amazing airplane first flew in 1949 and is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of tactical bomber, photo-reconnaissance, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57 and has been exported to Argentina, Chile, India, Peru, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries.

This book looks at the development of the aircraft during the early days of jet power and especially at its Rolls-Royce Avon power plant. Each of the many marks and variants are described and illustrated by many remarkable and rare photographs. The type's record of service with RAF squadrons throughout its service life is given together with descriptions of the many experimental models that were used in the development of a variety of weapons and avionic systems.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Barrymore Halpenny is an author and historian.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penn & Sword Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844152421
• ISBN 13: 9781844152421
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320