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'The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her'
— Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero
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'A wonderful homage to one of the most iconic aircraft ever built: compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama'
— James Holland, bestselling author of Normandy 44
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'Don’t miss this very special book; it’s so good. An extraordinarily powerful tribute to the Lanc’ that will leave you truly moved and humbled by the scale of what those young men endured night after night in that magnificent, faithful machine to defend freedom from tyranny. Lancaster is the book that they have always deserved.'
— Rowland White
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'Thrilling...it is rich with moving stories of the young airmen. Lancaster has everything from the thunder of Merlin engines to the courage of the crews. It's bang on target.'
— Bill Todd
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'His work will appeal to those fresh to this particular branch of Second World War heroism.... Nichol tells a succession of human stories well and clearly. Lancaster leaves us marvelling yet again at the bravery, stoicism and sheer level-headedness of our forebears.'
— Simon Heffer
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'This book excels in the gripping descriptions of the raids over Germany. 'I can relate to the fear, exhilaration and desperation of battle,' writes Nichol, and this understanding helps him paint a vivid picture of the atmosphere inside the cramped interior of a Lancaster... With his readable style and impressive credentials, Nichol is certain to have another winner with this book.'
— Leo McKinstry
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'A completely wonderful, brilliant book; surely Nichol’s best yet! I was continuously drawn into the personal stories; it’s an emotional roller coaster of a read and a brilliant tribute to the men who flew the Lancaster.'
— Clive Rowley, Squadron Leader and Former Officer Commanding, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
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'Lancaster - The Forging of a Very British Legend is a brilliant and engaging read. A superbly crafted account which is visceral, thought-provoking, sad, funny and completely absorbing. I thought I knew quite a lot about the legendary Lancaster bomber, but this book showed the aircraft in a whole new light.'
— Andy Saunders, Editor, Iron Cross magazine