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Published: 15th September 2011
ISBN: 9781848842847
Number Of Pages: 328
The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict. It is the most popular of the three and one aircraft has recently become airborne again after a long period of rejuvenation. It has always been a major attraction at air shows throughout the world, attracting crowds who delight in its unique delta-wing shape and amazing manoeuvrability. The book examines the origins of the design, the prototypes and experimental aircraft, and goes on to explain the modifications that were made to the last of the breed. A leading member of the Avro Historical Society, the author has discovered many photographs and experimental design plans in their archives which are here published for the first time. SELLING POINTS: ?Contains many unseen design plans and photographs. ?A large audience of Vulcan devotees around the would ?The book recounting the Vulcan's final raid in the Falklands war was in the best-seller chart for months ILLUSTRATIONS: Approx 300 colour and mono *
A marvellous compendium. It is a tremendous book for dipping into and for finding yet another serendipitous piece of fascinating information. The content and the price of the book are right. Like clever clogs I tried to find some howlers to point up, but I couldn't. Royal Aeronautical Society Journal
ISBN: 9781848842847
ISBN-10: 1848842848
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 328
Published: 15th September 2011
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 17.2
x 3.81
Weight (kg): 1.42
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