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ROLLS-ROYCE ARMAMENTS

by David Birch

Published by Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. 1st. 2000

Slightly better than very good condition. Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos and diagrams.

Cover edges slightly rubbed.

ISBN: 1872922155
Stock no. 1605630

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Chapter One: The First World War
  • Flechettes
  • Artillery shells
  • Cartridge-gauging machines
  • The Madsen gun
  • Interrupter gear
  • Chapter Two: The Second World War and beyond
  • Formation of the Armament Division
  • The Type BA gun
  • The Type BB gun
  • The Type BC gun
  • The Type BD gun (Navy Mk. XIV)
  • Production Planning
  • Mountings In Service
  • The Type BE gun
  • The Type BF guns
  • Air services
  • 20 round magazine
  • Land service
  • Naval service
  • The Type BH guns
  • Mk. I
  • Mki. II
  • Mk. IV (Belt fed)
  • Stress tests
  • Land Service
  • Naval Service
  • The Littlejohn projectile
  • The Type AA gun
  • The Type AB gun
  • The Type CB gun
  • Flash Eliminators
  • Bofors sights
  • The Type PR gun
  • The Type GA gun
  • Miscellaneous projects
  • Epilogue
  • The Helmover torpedo
  • SLAM
  • Appendices
  • Index

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