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Second World War booklet: Birth of a bomber

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Birth of a Bomber Photographic reproduction 38 x 40 cm 'This is the story of the production of the Handley-Page "Halifax" heavy bomber. The Air Ministry of Aircraft production tell the manufacturers what kind of aircraft they want, and what they require it to do. First comes the design which has to be worked out in all its details by large numbers of designers and draughtsmen...' Produced by the Ministry of Information, this pamphlet demystifies the processes that went into the design and manufacturing of the Second World War Halifax Bomber. The series begins with an engineer designing the blueprints of the aircraft and concludes with that very aircraft gliding through the skies. From the design, to the full-scale model, the testing, the assemblage and finally the flight, this pamphlet candidly brings to life each stage of the 'Birth of the Bomber', with accompanying captions detailing each step. The Halifax bomber was first introduced to combat in November 1940, three months after the first bombing raid in Germany took place. Throughout the war, both the Halifax and Lancaster bombers proved themselves as steadfast four-engine military planes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    38 x 40 cm Price: $2,180
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  • Condition:
    Generally very good.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU795315597572

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