Lancaster: The Second World War's Greatest Bomber

Leo McKinstry

8 Reviews

Rated 0

Prose: non-fiction, General & world history, History: earliest times to present day, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Military history, Second World War

Imprint

John Murray
- Paperback Feb 1, 2011 | 9780719523632 | RRP $27.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 26, 2018 | 9781473689695 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 3, 2009 | 9781848543553 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
Play Sample
0:00
Imprint

John Murray
- Paperback Feb 1, 2011 | 9780719523632 | RRP $27.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 26, 2018 | 9781473689695 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 3, 2009 | 9781848543553 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
Play Sample
0:00
Imprint

John Murray
- Paperback Feb 1, 2011 | 9780719523632 | RRP $27.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 26, 2018 | 9781473689695 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 3, 2009 | 9781848543553 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
Play Sample
0:00

A comprehensive history of Britain's greatest bomber plane.

The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber. Yet without the Lancaster, Britain would never have been able to take the fight to the German homeland. Highlights the scale of the bomber s achievements, including the famous Dambusters attacks. With its vast bomb bay, ease of handling and surprising speed, the mighty Lancaster transformed the effectiveness of the Bomber Command.

Whilst addressing the political controversy surrounding the bombing offensive against Germany, Leo McKinstry also weaves individual tales into this compelling narrative. Rich characters are brought to life, such as Roy Chadwick the designer, who taught himself engineering at night school and Sir Arthur Harris, the austere head of the Bomber Command. This is a rich saga, a story of triumph over disaster and the history of an iconic plane.

Praise for Lancaster: The Second World War's Greatest Bomber

Convincing...excellent book - The Daily Telegraph, Phillip Addison
This thorough, engaging new history seeks to draw together all aspects of the bomber and its career...and the controversies which still surround it today - The Spectator, Daniel Swift
Brilliantly researched and sharply written - News of the World
The saga is one of courage, tragedy and drama...all the more fascinating because of its rich cast of characters - Kent Messenger / Kentish Gazette Group
Fascinating...rich cast of characters..the definitive record - Driffield Leader
(Leo McKinstry) describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book - The Literary Review
'Impressive...storytelling. [McKinstry] describes the Lancaster as a heavy machine rendered graceful by its elegant design. The same description might be applied to his own book' - Literary Review, Keith Lowe
Brilliant - International Express

Leo McKinstry

Leo McKinstry has been a successful, high-profile writer for almost three decades, winning praise for his fluent style, his range of subjects and his diligent research. He is the author of twelve non-fiction books, including a trilogy on the RAF during the Second World War, several football and cricket biographies, two of which won the WHSmith Sports Book of the Year awards, and a study of the 19th century Liberal Prime Minister Lord Rosebery, which was named as the Channel Four Political Book of the Year in 2006. He is also a national newspaper journalist. Since 2005 he has been a twice-weekly columnist on the Daily Express, while he has been a feature writer on the Daily Mail for 27 years. His articles have also appeared in the Daily Telegraph, Independent, The Spectator, The Oldie, New Statesman and The Cricketer.