{"product_id":"flying-barn-door-paul-fearn-9798285144915","title":"Flying Barn Door: The Story of the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber: With over 200 pages of detailed history, photographs, and technical data","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was never glamorous-but it was indispensable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften overlooked in WWII aviation history, this early-war British heavy bomber was the first monoplane of its kind to enter RAF service. Though eventually eclipsed by the Wellington, Halifax, and Lancaster, the Whitley helped carry Britain's bombing effort through the most critical early years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFlying Barn Door: The Story of the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber, \u003c\/i\u003e author \u003cb\u003ePaul Fearn\u003c\/b\u003e presents a \u003cb\u003efully illustrated, technically rich reference\u003c\/b\u003e to this remarkable aircraft. With over \u003cb\u003e200 pages\u003c\/b\u003e of thoroughly researched narrative, detailed specifications, and rare imagery, this volume covers every aspect of the Whitley's life and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eDesign and Development\u003c\/b\u003e - Air Ministry Specification B.3\/34, John Lloyd's design philosophy, and innovations in aircraft construction\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eOperational Deployment\u003c\/b\u003e - From leaflet raids over Germany to the Battle of France, Blitz-era bombing missions, and anti-submarine patrols\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eVariants and Modifications\u003c\/b\u003e - Mk I to Mk VII, including engine transitions, armament changes, and glider-tug adaptations\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eSquadron Histories\u003c\/b\u003e - Focus on No. 10, 58, 102, and 612 Squadrons, with mission details and unit-specific operations\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eCrew and Cockpit Life\u003c\/b\u003e - Firsthand accounts from aircrew and ground personnel, navigation techniques, and flying characteristics\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eAccidents, Losses, and Lessons Learned\u003c\/b\u003e - Training crashes, combat losses, and legacy evaluations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eH\u003cb\u003eistorical photographs\u003c\/b\u003e with detailed captions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete performance charts, dimensions, and armament data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaps and operational summaries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive bibliography and recommended further reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a \u003cb\u003emilitary historian\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eaviation modeller\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWWII researcher\u003c\/b\u003e, or simply fascinated by forgotten aircraft, this volume is an \u003cb\u003eindispensable addition to your library\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Fearn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798285144915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Paul Fearn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089356828927,"sku":"9798285144915","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a1eb2fd-49d6-40f8-88ff-c31a462e8afc.jpg?v=1769109744","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/flying-barn-door-paul-fearn-9798285144915","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}