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G-for-George is one of the only two genuine operational Avro Lancasters remaining in the world. 'G-for-George' flew 90 operations against targets in Occupied Europe and Nazi Germany 1943-44 while with 460 Squadron RAAF. The aircraft then was donated to Australia, flew from England to Australia and became the centre-piece of the Aircraft Hall at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. 'G-for-George' today is a memorial to the 3,500 Australians who gave their lives in the bombing offensive against Nazi Germany 1939-45.
The authors, Michael V. Nelmes and Ian Jenkins, researched and wrote the book while curators at the Australian War Memorial. The book describes the Avro Lancaster, and the construction of 'G-for-George', its arrival on squadron, and its operational life with 460 Squadron. As well as official reports, contributions from individual crew members and the vital ground crew are included to give a personal aspect to this history of a bomber, and the life and times of the young men who volunteered for air force service. Each operation is described, with separate crew lists for each sortie, while the effect on the target, 460 Squadron losses and RAF Bomber Command losses give the broader perspective. Details of German nightfighter activities and flak and radar defences are included.
How the four-engined Lancaster came to be installed inside the hall display area is fully described, and this section should explode some of the myths about how such a large item arrived in the hall, and about which many visitors have puzzled.
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G-For-George A Memorial to RAAF Bomber Crews, 1939-1945, 460 Squadron RAAF
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Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 2002
ISBN 10: 1875593217
ISBN 13: 9781875593217
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Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Small Quarto Size [approx 17x24cm]. A Near Fine copy. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Index. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 240 pages + Index. Lancaster G-for-George flew 90 bombing missions with a number of different crews from 460 Sqn. It is now an exhibit at the Australian War Memorial. This book details the wartime experiences of "G-for-George" and the men who flew it and who maintained it. Seller Inventory # 328582
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G-for-George - A Memorial to RAAF Bomber Crews 1939-45 : 460 Squadron RAAF
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout, security barcode sticker in back. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Seller Inventory # 009299
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G for-George : A Memorial to RAAF Bomber Crews 1939 - 1945
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Banner Books, 2000
ISBN 10: 1875593217
ISBN 13: 9781875593217
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 3,500 RAAF men died while operating with RAF Bomber Command. 460 Squadron RAAF alone lost 1,018 men, and 200 aircraft in three years of operations. This book details the wartime experiences of 'G-for-George' and the men who flew it, as well well as the flight to Australia, the War Bond flights and its installation inside the Australian War Memorial. Seller Inventory # 001358
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