English Electric Canberra: The History & Development of a Classic Jet - Couverture rigide

Halpenny, Bruce Barrymore

 
9781844152421: English Electric Canberra: The History & Development of a Classic Jet

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Bruce Barrymore Halpenny is an author and historian.

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9781783461905: English Electric Canberra: The History and Development of a Classic Jet

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  178346190X ISBN 13 :  9781783461905
Editeur : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2014
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