Personally I think Nichols is spot on with his assessment of what the Lancaster and those who flew it did during the war. As I enjoy most in history, he weaves the story of the Lancaster's wartime service around the threads of individual crew members' memories. In case you read this review and have not got the book I should read the flyleaf because this is about the crews and much less about the Avro design and its utilisation let alone detail of its "forging" as a weapon of war warts and all because it was a machine with its faults as much as its successes.

Given that the author is a retired bomber pilot, it comes as no surprise that he is sympathetic, although he does cover some of the anti-bombing point of view. Integrating our in-person provision with a strong digital presence extends the library's reach well beyond campus, so our resources, facilities and support are available wherever you are. Nichol is also not shy of relating the sheer physical and mental cruelty of the war in the air as fought by the Lancaster's crews, nor indeed what their bombing menat to them and to those on the ground. That Nichol shifts the potential agenda for this book away from a purely technical and academic consideration of the Avro Lancaster's history is signalled in the opening chapter of the book, wherein he narrates the experiences of just one Lancaster's crew on one bombing raid, late in the war. Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as the Spitfire by the same author but probably enjoyed it more and has inspired me to read more by this author.If you are looking to book a room for a Club or Society please see this information from Lancaster University Students' Union. You are considerate when booking group study spaces, and you use the space as a group during the busiest periods when group demand is high. If you're looking for the ideal wedding venue in Lancaster then our wedding team are also on hand to talk you through our wedding package options and ensure your big day is stress-free. e. the 'British' nature of the Lancaster's success), however it does a disservice both to the author and to the history.

Leave the crowds behind and embrace the true character of this story-filled region, one special place at a time. As shown from the beginning, he opens the narrative out to explore what Bomber Command's bloody bombing war meant to those in the sky and those on the ground. At an open event you can meet college staff, take a look around some of the unique college spaces and explore your accommodation options. The book is quite a disturbing read as he details both the thousands of civilians killed by the 'strategic bombing' campaign and the thousands of airmen killed in carrying it out.

Its position on the main west-coast road to and from Scotland has on numerous occasions led to the passage of hostile armies. The notion that many a hurried liaison may have taken place in the back of a partially assembled Lancaster on the Avro production lines, is an angle on history I had not seen before. Former RAF Tornado Navigator, Gulf War veteran and bestselling author John Nichol now tells the inspiring and moving story of this legendary aircraft that took the fight deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Our community is strong and at our open events you’ll start to meet some of the amazing people and teams dedicated to supporting our students.

Stories of the Lancaster in operation over the skies or Germany, as well as stories of the lives of the men and women who maintained and operated them. However, as shown in Nichol's narrative, the men who flew in the bomber were from the wider Commonwealth, from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Carribbean etc. It’s only recently that Bomber command have received the adulation they deserved and this book will tell you why. There are some lighter moments in Nichol's book, and they help broaden the readers' understanding of the aircrew's humanity.

Nichol is not so explicit in his discussion of the notorious raid on Nuremberg on March 31st 1944, where 95 Bomber Command aircraft were lost, thus helping to bring a temporary end to Air Marshal Arthur Harris's offensive campaign against Germany itself.