The Avro Shackleton by Richard A Franks
Shackleton, Guardian of the Sea Lanes is the first in a series of detailed and well-illustrated accounts of classic aircraft in service from the prototype to the few remaining preserved examples.The introduction is written by an ex- Shackleton pilot who was the first to be on the scene at the fire and sinking of the Lakonia who was instrumental in saving many lives. This book contains over thirty-five specially commissioned accurate side, 4 view and squadron badge illustrations in full colour, with many previously unpublished photographs. A full listing of all airframes and their histories is also included.
After completing his service in the Marine Corps, Richard Franks became a state court judge in Missouri and then sought a congressional seat in 1974, narrowly losing to the incumbent. After a brief stint practicing law, he became a general counsel for a local construction company in Springfield, MO, eventually working for a variety of national and international concerns as both a project manager and legal counsel on projects across the US, North Africa, and Europe. He now practices law in Denver and lives on a horse property on the eastern plains outside Denver with his domestic partner, Betsy Hook, and their animals, all of which are adoptions.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905414017 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905414013 |
| Title | The Avro Shackleton |
| Author | Richard A Franks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dalrymple and Verdun Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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