This remarkable reference records the history of more than 90 significant aircraft that have seen service since 1914, including the B-17 Flying Fortress that gained renown over Europe in World War II and the Avro Vulcan used by the RAF during the Cold War. Ranging from single-engine divebombers to multi-engined strategic bombers, each aircraft featured is illustrated by rare historical photos, color profiles, and cutaway drawings, and accompanied by detailed development, production, and combat histories.
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Don't buy:
I deeply regret to buy. It is book of some bombers and that's all.
This book belongs in the dustbin:
This book falls into the category of the worst purchases I have ever made. Most of the information is 'cut and paste' accompanied by obsolete photos. Jon Lake's credibility has taken a hit as far as I am concerned with this publication.
The Great Book of Bombers::
I have been buying books published by Salamander/MotorBooks for the last twenty five years and most have been brilliant.
However this book is a real lemon and I will like asking for a refund - the reasons : 1. The book is more of a hurriedly patched up work with a mot;ey array of huge black and white photos of new bombers - I am sure a lot of colour photos were available.
2.The description of the book is real misinformation : there are hardly any cutaway drawings around 4 or 5 and certainly not 25... more info
