The Lancaster Bomber Pocket Manual 2nd Edition by Martin Robson ISBN 147283044X 9781472830449

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ISBN 10: 147283044X 
ISBN 13: 9781472830449
Author: Martin Robson

Part of the bestselling hardback pocket-book series, The Lancaster Bomber Pocket Manual collates authentic period sources, including pilot’s notes and other Air Ministry publications, to provide a unique guide to this awe-inspiring aircraft.

The Avro Lancaster was the RAF’s most famous and successful heavy bomber of the Second World War. Used predominantly at night, ‘Lancs’ dropped 608,612 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties in the period 1942-1945. Some of these missions were incredibly daring – notably the ‘dambusters’ raid of 617 squadron on the Ruhr valley dams in May 1943.

The success of such operations was testament both to the rugged, reliable qualities of this amazing aircraft and the bravery and skill of the pilots, navigators, bombardiers, flight engineers and gunners that crewed it. They relied on their training and experience, supplemented by various pamphlets and manuals that were produced throughout the war.

Supplemented with illustrative plans and diagrams, this fascinating pocket manual provides a unique insight into the wartime operation of this famous aircraft.

The Lancaster Bomber Pocket Manual 2nd Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: The Lancaster Bomber Overview

  • Design and Development
  • Key Specifications
  • Variants of the Lancaster Bomber

• Chapter 2: Crew and Crew Roles

  • Overview of Lancaster Crew Positions
  • Pilot
  • Navigator
  • Bomb Aimer
  • Wireless Operator
  • Flight Engineer
  • Rear Gunner and Other Roles

• Chapter 3: Aircraft Systems and Components

  • Engine and Propulsion System
  • Flight Controls and Instruments
  • Navigation and Bombing Systems
  • Defensive Armament and Radar
  • Electrical and Hydraulic Systems

• Chapter 4: Operational Use

  • Bomber Command and the Battle of Britain
  • The Night Raids and Strategic Bombing
  • Targeting and Bombing Techniques
  • Precision vs. Area Bombing
  • The Dambuster Raids and Special Operations

• Chapter 5: Flight Preparation

  • Pre-Flight Checks and Procedures
  • Loading and Preparing the Bombs
  • Fuel and Loadout Configurations
  • Weather Considerations and Mission Briefing

• Chapter 6: In the Air

  • Takeoff and Climbing to Operational Altitude
  • Navigating Over Enemy Territory
  • Engaging in Combat: Evading Enemy Fighters
  • Bombing Runs and Release Protocols
  • Defensive Measures: Evasive Maneuvers and Gunning

• Chapter 7: Emergency Procedures

  • In-Flight Emergencies: Engine Failure, Fire, and Structural Damage
  • Emergency Landing Procedures
  • Bailout Protocols
  • Handling Malfunctions: Communications, Navigation, and Bombing Systems

• Chapter 8: Post-Flight Operations

  • Debriefing and Intelligence Gathering
  • Maintenance and Refueling
  • Damage Assessment and Repairs

• Chapter 9: Training and Tactics

  • Bomber Training Programs
  • Combat Tactics and Group Formation
  • Psychological and Physical Preparation for Aircrews

• Chapter 10: The Legacy of the Lancaster Bomber

  • Impact on WWII and Post-War Aviation
  • The Lancaster in Popular Culture
  • Preserved Lancasters: Museums and Airshows
  • Continuing Influence in Military Aviation

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