canberra kid Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Hi AllĀ Canberra book(s) release dates. Fonthill have now announced dates for the 2-volume Canberra set by Ken Delve and John Sheehan, and their website https://www.fonthill.media/collections/aircraft even has a pre-order deal! Volume 1 deals with the RAF's use of the Canberra from the Bomber Wings of Bomber Command from 1951, through interdictors in Germany, Middle East and Far East, the global PR presence - right up to 2006 (!), and the many and varied support roles in EW, target towing, etc. Volume 2 covers the overseas users, including the B-57, plus the Operational Conversion Unit, trials use, displays, preserved aircraft, a full production list with histories, and more. The reason it is 2 volumes is that the whole package is around 380,000 words and 800+ photos, so a single volume would have been tricky! Watch out for details of launch events where you can buy the book(s), get them signed, view Canberra displays, and hear 'Canberra chats'. John 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 And ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 4 hours ago, Des said: And ordered. Thanks Des, I hope you enjoy them. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Volume 1 was delivered within the past hour , quick flick through and looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Thanks Des, enjoy!Ā Ā John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 my Vol 1 due to be delivered today! CHeers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 On 6/16/2022 at 11:01 AM, Ptmvarsityfan said: my Vol 1 due to be delivered today! CHeers, Paul Nice one Paul, I hope you are enjoying it!Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Well impressed with Vol 1, have now pre- ordered Vol 2! Good discount from Foothill Media too! Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 46 minutes ago, Ptmvarsityfan said: Well impressed with Vol 1, have now pre- ordered Vol 2! Good discount from Foothill Media too! Cheers, Paul Hi Paul, Really glad you enjoyed it! We've just finished our last check through of Vol.2 and it's now back with the publisher, it should be winging it's way to the book shelf soon(ish)Ā Ā We are planning two book signings in September in Doncaster and the other at Mahram. Ā Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcB Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Ordered today...can't wait.. Ā Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 (edited) 7 hours ago, MarcB said: Ordered today...can't wait.. Ā Marc Thanks Marc John Edited July 4 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Ordered today and got a further 10% off, so ordered another title. Ā free bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 4 hours ago, speedy said: Ordered today and got a further 10% off, so ordered another title. Ā free bump Thanks speedy, I hope you enjoy!Ā Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Ordered mine today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 41 minutes ago, dwh said: Ordered mine today Nice one, thanks! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwh Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Volume 1 arrived today, volume 2 on pre order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 19 hours ago, dwh said: Volume 1 arrived today, volume 2 on pre order. I hope you're enjoying it?Ā John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 Vol. 2 is winging it's way to the publisher, then off to the printers, all being well it shouldn't be too long now. In the mean time another book signing event is happening. JohnĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari Lumppio Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) Hello! Ā Does the Vol 2 have details of the Swedish Tp 52 EW equipment? And explanation for their venturi outlets (made of steel for heat resistance?) at rear bomb bay? Ā Regards, Ā Kari Edited August 21 by Kari Lumppio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 9 hours ago, Kari Lumppio said: Hello! Ā Does the Vol 2 have details of the Swedish Tp 52 EW equipment? And explanation for their venturi outlets (made of steel for heat resistance?) at rear bomb bay? Ā Regards, Ā Kari Hi Kari We do cover the Tp.52's but due to space only in a general way, I have the Tp.52 manual but it does not have details of that part. Is it on both Tp.52's? I can look at my photos. Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari Lumppio Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Hi! The outlets are on both Tp 52 which I have seen in museums. They have venturi tunnel over (actually under) them. I guess for augmenting suction. Heater related? Ā Cheers, Kari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 Hi Kari Is it this are in red on the photos? I'm not sure what they are, perhaps chaff dispensers or heat vents for the electronic recon suite? What ever they are they were a Swedish modification as they are not in the photos of the aircraft when they left Warton.Ā John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari Lumppio Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) Yes. Exactly those outlets. I believe the venturi-profiled cover created suction for the outlet inside it. Each a/c had two such things. Chaff or heat&exhaust is my guess, too. The engineer in me would like to know for certain. Ā I should have close up photos (also venturi interor) but not easily accessible as they are among holiday pictures from several years ago. Ā Cheers, Kari Edited August 23 by Kari Lumppio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 Looks like we have a date for Vol.2 We are hoping it may be earlier so we can take some to the signing at Mahram. Ā Ā John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Vol. 1 also arrived here a couple of weeks ago, but not yet had time to do a real look inside. @canberra kid: Do you happen to know whether Fonthill take part in one of the import VAT up-front collecting schemes? Probably not, that's why I bought mine off a platform (but still at a great price), as that handling fee for collecting the VAT on delivery that all carriers apply just about kills off every direct (non-platform) purchase outside the EU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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