Lancaster: The History of Britain’s Most Famous World War II Bomber by Christopher Chant

Lancaster: The History of Britain’s Most Famous World War II Bomber by Christopher Chant lands on the shelves of my shop.

Parragon, 2009, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

From the cover: The Avro Lancaster is the aircraft most associated with the heroic efforts of Bomber Command in World War II. During the course of the war, the Lancaster force flew more than 600,000 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties.

Developed from the twin-engined Avro Manchester, the Lancasters design was so essentially right from its first flight that there were only a few developments of the basic bomber, which proved itself capable of employing ever more sophisticated bombing aids for the delivery of ever-larger weapons, culminating in the 9979kg (22,0001b) Grand Slam, the largest single bomb dropped by the British in World War II.

This book traces the development and operational record of the Lancaster, from first-line bomber service in World War II to later developments including the Lincoln bomber, York and Lancastrian transports, and the Shackleton maritime reconnaissance aircraft, which itself evolved into an airborne early warning aircraft that remained in service up to 1992.

With over 110 colour and black-and-white photographs and artworks illustrating the Lancaster in action and from all angles, this book tells the spectacular and enthralling story of this legendary aircraft, and of the men who flew it to victory.

Very Good+ in Very Good+ Dust Wrapper.

Matching Pictorial boards. 96 pages. Index. 11½” x 9¼”.

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Showing by Jane Holderness-Roddam

Showing by Jane Holderness-Roddam lands on the shelves of my shop.

Kenilworth Press, 1997, Hardback in dust wrapper.

2nd (revised) edition, 1st printing, [First Published: 1989] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Black & White Drawings; Tables;

From the cover: This popular handbook, with its at-a-glance tables and charts, answers so many vital questions about turnout and ring procedure that it has established itself as a showing bible.

Crammed with expert advice based on first-hand experience, Showing tells you how to present your horse or pony at its best so that it catches the judges eye and ends up in the rosettes.

Whatever your chosen class, Jane Holderness-Roddam emphasises the importance of preparation and attention to detail in every aspect of the horses training and management. She describes how to avoid the common mistakes which could spoil your chances in the ring, and includes many tricks of the trade that will give your horse that truly professional touch.

The ready-reference charts provide guidelines for over 100 different classes, including hunters, hacks and cobs, show ponies, mountain and moorland ponies, Arabs, coloured horses and a wealth of individual breeds.

Whether you intend to show your horse in hand or ridden, the advice in Showing will enable you to enter the ring with confidence and compete alongside the professionals.

Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 176 pages. Index. 9¾” x 6¾”.

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