English Electric Canberra: The History and Development of a Classic Jet (Paperback)

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 of the aircraft during the early days of jet power and especially at its Rolls-Royce Avon power-plant. It was Britain's first jet bomber. 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.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword Aviation
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	March 2014
Authors:	Bruce Barrymore Halpenny
Dimensions:	246 x 172 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-78346-190-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Promotions
LSN:	1-78346-190-X
Barcode:	9781783461905

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