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Boeing CH-47 Chinook: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Explore the best illustrated books on the Boeing CH-47 Chinook. Discover the history, models and evolution of Boeing military helicopters.

RAF Chinook Manual - 1980 onwards (Marks HC1 to HC3) - An insight into the design, construction and operation (Haynes Aircraft Manual)

The RAF's rugged twin-rotor Chinook support helicopter has been involved in most of the UK's military operations stretching back to the Falklands Conflict, Northern Ireland and in both Gulf Wars, to peacekeeping in Bosnia, operations in Kosovo, the evacuation of Sierra Leone, and most recently its high profile missions in Afghanistan.

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Pages of the book "RAF Chinook Manual - 1980 onwards (Marks HC1 to HC3) - An insight into the design, construction and operation"

Author Chris McNab has been given full access by the RAF to its Chinook helicopters and crews to give an unprecedented insight into their operation and maintenance, fully illustrated with a stunning selection of photographs and technical drawings.

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Author:Chris McNab
Details:160 pages, 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.55 in (27.5 x 21 x 1.4 cm), hardback
Illustrations:25 b&w and 250 color photos
Language:English (technical dictionaries in 19 languages are available for free download here)
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015)
Series:Haynes Aircraft Manual
ISBN:9780857334015
Book cover: RAF Chinook Manual - 1980 onwards (Marks HC1 to HC3) - An insight into the design, construction and operation | Haynes Aircraft Manual | Haynes (GB)

RAF Chinook Manual - 1980 onwards (Marks HC1 to HC3) - An insight into the design, construction and operation

Language: English

CH-47 Chinook Boeing's Tandem-Rotor Heavy Lifter (Legends of Warfare)

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a large, tandem-rotor cargo helicopter used in military and civilian operations for 60 years. Known for its high cargo capacity, speed, and reliability, it remains essential worldwide.


This book traces the evolution of the Chinook from the Vertol V-107 and examines its operational history from Vietnam to today. It covers various models, with dedicated chapters on the D, F, and MH-47 variants. The text is complemented by over 270 black-and-white and color images.

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Author:David Doyle
Details:144 pages, 9.25 x 10 x 0.75 in (23.5 x 25.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:270 b&w and color photos
Language:English
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2023)
Series:Legends of Warfare
ISBN:9780764367854
Book cover: CH-47 Chinook Boeing's Tandem-Rotor Heavy Lifter | Legends of Warfare | Schiffer

CH-47 Chinook Boeing's Tandem-Rotor Heavy Lifter

Language: English

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