Volume 57 of the "Warpaint series". 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. The first Hampden production aircraft flew in May 1938 and on 28th June 1938 it became the first aircraft to be christened by Viscount Hampden at a ceremony at Radlett in Hertfordshire, The name was taken from the original John Hampden the 17th century defender of civil liberties.
The first production model of the Handley-Page "Hampden" flew in May 1938, and on 28 June of the same year it became the first aircraft to be christened at a ceremony in Radlett in Hertfordshire by the Viceroy Hampden. The aircraft was named after John Hampden, a 17th century fighter for the rights of civilians.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Hall, Alan W.
Title
Handley-Page Hampden and Hereford
Details
English text, paperback, many bw- and colour photos, colour profiles, 3 pages with scale drawings (1:72), large format. 32 pages.
