Comments: Hardcover, 289 pages, 83 color photos and illustrations, 18 black-and-white photos
ISBN: 9-781473-862517
Price: $44.95
Publisher: Pen and Sword
From the publisher: The story of an incredibly capable naval aircraft, based primarily on the words of those who flew and maintained it. Beginning with the Lynx’s entry into service in 1976, it goes on to discuss its remarkable performance in the Falklands War, where it was used in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare as well as several other roles for which it had never been designed, such as Airborne Early Warning and anti-Exocet missile countermeasures. The Lynx has been continuously employed in the Persian Gulf since 1980. What is not generally known is that these helicopters effectively destroyed the Iraqi navy, sinking more than 15 warships in a matter of weeks.
Also included are accounts of operations conducted around the world, including anti-drug interdiction, Arctic deployments, search and rescue, and hurricane relief, along with a few notable mishaps. The development of the aircraft is traced from the Mark 2 to the current Mark 8 (SRU), bringing the narrative fully up to date. Although only a snapshot, this narrative offers a real understanding of the capabilities of a truly remarkable aircraft and its distinguished service.
FSM says: Deep background for modelers of the Westland Lynx, the all-purpose helicopter performing countless duties from South America to Scandinavia to South Korea and points between. Appendices include a glossary, a list of variants and specifications, and a general guide to chopper lingo.