Though its achievements have remained largely unsung, the Argosy gave loyal service in the United Kingdom as well as in the Near, Middle and Far East, acquitting itself with honour, even when operating in zones that proved inaccessible to other aircraft. This book gives an insight into all this, as well as details of operators and colour schemes relating to this subject which for the most part has remained neglected. 2 colour 5-views. 29 colour profiles. 18 colour and 59 black and white photographs. 1:72 scale foldout plans.