This book completes the process of revising Tony Buttler's successful
British Secret Projects titles, which have described the design and
development of the UK's military aircraft since the mid-1930s. The
original single volume has now been split into two separate titles: the
already published British Secret Projects 3: Fighters 1935-1950 and
this new book examining the design and development of the British bomber
from roughly the introduction of monoplane designs through to the start
of the jet era. This split has allowed space for the inclusion of much
new information and many additional photographs.
Concentrating on designs that were never built, the projects and
programs explored here start with designs that were prepared in the
knowledge that war was approaching and go right through to the last
generation of British piston-engine bombers that appeared after the war
had ended. As well as the 'heavies', this book also includes medium and
light bombers, torpedo bombers for the Navy and anti-submarine types
including flying boats.
The book includes many three-view drawings plus numerous photographs of
models or original artist's impressions to show how these unbuilt
designs would have appeared, all ideal reference material for modelers
in particular. The text includes full data available on the various
types while additional appendices summarize the projects and their
covering contracts and specifications.
