THE BOOKS OF PETER C. SMITH
Avro Lancaster - Britain's Most
Famous Bomber.
Foreword by Ron Clark,
DFC, RAF - Lancaster pilot, 'The Phantom of the Ruhr'.
ISBN 1 84037 197 8. To be published 3 July 2008 by Midland
Publishing. H/B, 128 pages. ISBN-10 1857803051, ISBN-13 978-1857803051.
The famous Avro
Lancaster four-engined heavy bomber was developed from the failed Manchester, and quickly
established herself as the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command. A
strongly-constructed aircraft, she enjoyed the capacity to haul heavier and
heavier weights of ordnance of all types, including many special weapons, into
the heart of Nazi Germany.
Built in large numbers,
this versatile and rugged aircraft became well-known for a whole range of
exploits, including the epic Dam Busters mission, the raid on Peenemunde
rocket-development centre and the finishing-off of the German battleships Tirpitz
and Lutzow . The Lancaster
also increasingly shouldered the burden of the night-time Area Bombing attacks,
pressed home continuously, despite heavy casualties. She took the war to Berlin and beyond. As
such, the Lancaster became the symbol of Great Britain's
determination to hit back and win the war.
Profusely illustrated
with a whole range of photographs which illustrate the many marks and variants
of this aircraft, Avro Lancaster is a storehouse of information, a
pictorial record and a moving tribute to one of the really great aircraft of
World War II.
Just bombers "Davie" wrote a 5-star review of the book, stating that it was,
"One of the most comprehensive accounts of the Lancaster to date. Some excellent
photographs, where they all are now and how they got there. I have read many
books on the Lancaster
and this is one of the best. Thoroughly Recommended." Aeroplane magazine stated- "In his
latest book, Avro Lancaster: Britain's
Greatest Wartime Bomber, Peter C. Smith presents a collection of
stunning images and fascinating material......" while Model Airplane International praised the
book and gave it a "...highly recommended..." rating. Air Tattoo said that the book was,
"...a must for all who know the legend of the Lancaster..." The reviewer in Suffolk & Norfolk Life called the
book, "A lavish, large format new book...", and wrote that,
"Peter C. Smith provides a masterful study of this most famous aircraft,
thoroughly researched and well illustrated throughout..." Aircraft Illustrated called the book
"..stunning.." The Italian magazine JP4 Mensile di Aeronatuica likewise gave the book high
praise. Modelling Madness stated
"In all, it is a superb book, with tons of great photos, some of them in
color, and one that you really should consider for your next purchase." On
Amazon USA,
R. Tsujimura rated in a Five-Star effort and said: "If you are a Lanc
Lover this is a book for you. I have many and this was a good addition." Duncurin
reviewing the book on Amazon UK, rated it a 5-star volume. He wrote; “This
is a highly readable account of how this magnificent aircraft was created and
honed into a vital instrument of war. The information and detail it contains is
nicely balanced by a succinct and efficient writing style that at all times
describes accurately yet never seeks to moralise.”
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