Avro Shackleton by Chartres, John

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Good.

London: I. Allan, 1985. Book. VG. Hardcover. First Edition. The book is bound in black cloth-covered boards with gilt title on the spine. Only defects to note on the book is the back page is sticking to the rear end page from publisher, no defects on the dust jacket. The AVRO first flew in 1949 for the Royal Air Force and was still flying in 1985 perhaps marking the end of an era of four-piston "heavies". Numerous black and white photos and illustrations. 112 pages..

Ian Allan Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0711015139 . Postwar Military Aircraft: 3; 240x175mm; 112 pages .

Shepperton, Surrey: Ian Allan, 1999. 112 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings. "The Avro Shackleton completed 40 years of front-line service in the Royal Air Force. The first prototype (in shape and concept a direct descendent of the Manchester-Lancaster-Lincoln-Tudor lineage) first flew in 1949, and the AEW aircraft of No 8 Squadron were still operational in the early 1990s. The aircraft undoubtedly marked the end of an era of the RAF's four-piston-engined 'heavies', although it remained in service for nearly 30 years after it was first classified as obsolete. Built originally for anti-submarine warfare, the Shackleton had been used by the RAF for other roles, including search and rescue, colonial policing, troop and freight carrying, supplying weather ships, maritime surveillance and showing the flag. (T)he author not only traces the Shackleton's origins and activities in many different roles but brings out the deep affection… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Ian Allan Publishing, 1985-09-01. Hardcover. Like New. 1.3989 cent in x 23.7819 cent in x 17.5866 cent in.

I. Allan. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!