Volume 6 of the "Warpaint Series". The second "Shacklton" prototype VW131 was used for handling and performance trials and also went to Khartoum for tropical trials in October 1950. In 1953 it went to Napiers at Luton for trial installation of the Nomad E.145 engine. Designed with both the aircraft enthusiast and the modeller in mind, this series offers a comprehensive and accurate account of a single aircraft type within each issue. Drawings provided in both colour side and plan view with 1:72 scale plans, kit decal and accessory lists, squadrons, units and individual aircraft serials in codes, etc.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Hall, Alan W.
Title
Avro Shackleton
Details
English text, paperback, many bw- and colour photos, 11 pages with colour profiles, some scale drawings and additional colour photos on a separate fold-out plan, large format. 24 pages.
