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CFBC
27th August 2004, 07:42
Having just acquired the new Flypast, inside is a flyer for a couple of books and as such THe Lancaster Manual, The Official Air Publication for The Lancaster Mk1 and Mk, 1942 - 1945.....

Has anyone seen this, got it or read it as I am very interesed in it, but not seen it at all......

Also, they have the Spitfire V Manual and Hurricane II Manuals......

Thanks :)
NeilD
27th August 2004, 13:34
they've got them in the BBMF shop if you want to peruse first.. or if you're goign to Duxford they have them there I think... they're A5 size soft covers.. not got any myself..

Neil.
CFBC
27th August 2004, 14:15
Aha - Thanks N/D.... They looked bigger actually on the leaflet, but that could be decievuing.... Thanx
Martin Bull
27th August 2004, 17:57
These were originally published by Arms & Armour Press in conjunction with the RAF Museum in the late '70s and became highly sought-after. The original series also featured the Mosquito ( :cool: ).

They are excellent books but hugely technical ; you could almost scratch-build an entire new aircraft. Illustrations are mainly drawings or photos of components. They also include loads of tech data about engines, fuel systems, etc.

They're Manuals - they do exactly what it says on the tin ! ;)
CFBC
27th August 2004, 18:57
Wow M/B - You mentioned the magic word there too.... "Mosquito".. Theres one for that also........ :)

Hunting I be going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thanks........ Hmmm. Take some building though......
Martin Bull
27th August 2004, 19:44
Problem is - that's the one they haven't got around to reprinting ! :o

Full of fascinating stuff for Mossie junkies, tho'..... :cool:
NeilD
6th September 2004, 23:49
CFBC.

heres the publishers site.. and they list Mossies..

http://www.crecy.co.uk/index.html?target=front.html&lang=en-us
CFBC
7th September 2004, 08:30
Whooohooo. Sorely tempted me Neild....... Lets see when I get home today..... Oh my.... Have to make time for all this...... :(
CFBC
7th September 2004, 14:35
I ended-up parting with some of my well earn't dosh and acquired Pilots Notes and Flight Engineers Notes for the Lancaster & Mosquito...... (I am in training, ok)...... Managed to pick them up locally.....

Same price as the web and I must say I have only had a quick flick through them sat at traffic lights, roadworks and any other excuse on my way home, but they look VERY good...... WELL worth the money....... :)