Vulcan

Vulcan
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : 9780752476957
ISBN-13 : 0752476955
Rating : 4/5 (955 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Vulcan by : Tim McLelland

Download or read book Vulcan written by Tim McLelland and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 recent project to restore a Vulcan to flying condition, funded by the National Lottery Fund. Historical information is combined with first-hand accounts from former air and ground crews, and a full description of the service history/disposal of every Vulcan aircraft manufactured.


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