{"product_id":"westland-lynx-1976-to-present-has-mk-2-mk3-and-hma-mk-8-models-owners-workshop-manual","title":"Westland Lynx - 1976 to present (HAS Mk.2, Mk3 and HMA Mk.8 models) Owners' Workshop Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Lee Howard, Hardbound, 164 Pages, H5814, ISBN: 9780857338143 - First published , July 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a design that originated in the early 1960s, initially for an Army battlefield helicopter, the Westland Lynx first entered service with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm in 1976, ahead of its Army counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing action in major operations such as the Falklands War of 1982 and the Gulf War of 1991, the Lynx has proved its mettle as an all-round, versatile and capable small helicopter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe final Rolls-Royce Gem-powered version of the Lynx in the maritime role, the HMA Mk.8, is the focus of this book and has become synonymous with - and achieved significant success in - counter-narcotic, counter-piracy and humanitarian assistance roles in recent years, helping to keep international sea lanes safe and protecting British assets all around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by helicopter engineer and historian Lee Howard and published with the full cooperation of the Royal Navy, the Haynes Westland Lynx Manual is illustrated with more than 300 photographs and technical drawings and gives a unique insight into operating, flying and maintaining the Royal Navy's HMA Mk.8 version of this most versatile of helicopters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the cessation of Lynx operations with the Royal Navy in 2017, this unique helicopter has earned its place in the annals of military aviation history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Author Accomplished aviation historian, author and photographer Lee Howard has over 25 years of experience in military helicopter engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe has a special interest in the Fleet Air Arm and has co-written several books on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLee is author of the \u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Westland Sea King HU Mk 5 Manual \u003c\/strong\u003eand is a regular contributor to the specialist aviation press.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe lives in Somerset.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haynes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628436537564,"sku":"9780857338143","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/9780857338143__70253.1594781816.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772098265","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/westland-lynx-1976-to-present-has-mk-2-mk3-and-hma-mk-8-models-owners-workshop-manual","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}