Vulcan: God of Fire Paperback / softback
by Tim McLelland
Paperback / softback
Description
Vulcan: God of Fire is a historical account of Britain's nuclear deterrent force, the development of atomic/thermonuclear weapons and the bombers.
It includes a description of the design, development and manufacture of the Vulcan, the flight-testing programme and entry into RAF service.
There is also a full account of the Vulcan's career, including its primary role as a nuclear bomber and as a key participant in the 1982 Falklands conflict.
Further coverage includes the use of the Vulcan as a refuelling tanker and reconnaissance platform, and the Vulcan XH558, whose last flight was on 28 October 2015.
Historical information is combined with first-hand accounts from former air and ground crews, and a full description of the service history or disposal of every Vulcan aircraft manufactured is included.
This book comprises a comprehensive work on the Vulcan aircraft and its role in British aviation, with many stunning images to accompany this definitive account.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:50 Illustrations, color; 170 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:04/07/2016
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- ISBN:9780750967839
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Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:50 Illustrations, color; 170 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:04/07/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9780750967839