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.
| ISBN: | 9780750967839 |
| Publication date: | 4th July 2016 |
| Author: | Tim McLelland |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 212 pages |
| Genres: |
Military vehicles Military history: post-WW2 conflicts Air forces and warfare Nuclear weapons Aircraft and aviation |
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.
Vulcan features in the following genres: Military vehicles, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Air forces and warfare, Nuclear weapons, Aircraft and aviation
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Vulcan was written by Tim McLelland and published by The History Press
Vulcan has 212 pages
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