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Allan Publishing, Ian. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Allan Publishing, Ian ISBN 0711008477 9780711008472 [GB]

ISBN10: 0711008477, ISBN13: 9780711008472, [publisher: Ian Allan Publishing] Hardcover Tidy copy; Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine; pages appear clean overall; binding tight; dust jacket not price clipped. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket
[Cheltenham, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]
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ISBN10: 0711008477, ISBN13: 9780711008472, [publisher: Ian Allan Publishing] Hardcover First Edition Developed from the Lancaster and designed for use with the Allied Tiger Force in the Pacific, the Lincoln was the last piston-engined bomber to be used by the Royal Air Force. The surrender of Japan deprived it of a chance to prove itself in World War II but it became the main workhorse for the RAF bomber squadrons in the immediate postwar years, successfully bridging the gap between the Lancaster and the jet-age V-bombers. Not that the Lincoln's role was entirely peaceful. It was used in active policing and deterrent duties in all the trouble spots of the 1950s - Malaya, Aden and Kenya. It also played an important part in the field of development, as a test bed for new jet engines, equipment and techniques and was widely used for training. Perhaps its most important, and secret, position was as a test aircraft for the Bombing Trials Unit, Central Bombing Establishment and Bomb Ballistics Unit. Extensively modified by the Royal Australian Air Force, it showed its versatility in maritime reconnaissance duties as the Mark 31. Whilst the operational history of the Lincoln cannot match that of its glamorous wartime forebears, it was an important aircraft, and in this book the authors of Lancaster at War have done it full justice. Once again they have used their specialised knowledge and comprehensive files to produce a book whose many photographs from hitherto ...
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Ian Allan, Date: 1979., 1979-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. . 1979. Ian Allan, 1979. ISBN 0711008477 9780711008472 [US]

Ian Allan Publishing 2000 Hard cover Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Tidy copy; Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine; pages appear clean overall; binding tight; dust jacket not price clipped.

ISBN10: 0711008477, ISBN13: 9780711008472, [publisher: Ian Allan, 1979.] Hardcover
[Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1979]

ISBN10: 0711008477, ISBN13: 9780711008472, [publisher: Ian Allan, 1979.] Hardcover First Edition 1st ed. 144p. b/w Photos. Oversize. Price clipped. Fine/Near Fine Copy
[Washington, DC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1979]