Vulcan Boys: From the Cold War to the Falklands: True Tales of

Vulcan Boys: From the Cold War to the Falklands: True Tales of the Iconic Delta V Bomber (The Jet Age Series)
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The Vulcan, the second of the three V bombers built to guard the UK during the Cold War, has become an aviation icon like the Spitfire, its delta shape instantly recognizable as is the howling noise it makes when the engines are opened for takeoff. Vulcan Boys is the first Vulcan book recounted completely first hand by the operators themselves. It tells the story of the aircraft from its design conception through the Cold War when it played out its most important job as Britainâ€™s nuclear deterrent; before unbelievably, at the end of its service life, also playing a significant role, with its bombs and missiles, in liberating the Falkland Islands for which it gained much celebrity. The individual accounts detail how hours at a time were spent on readiness, waiting to be scrambled to defend their country in the event of a third world war. In addition how their aggressive skills were honed by carrying out Lone Ranger sorties flying to the States and westward around the world, and taking part in Giant Voice and Red Flag, competitive exercises against the United States Strategic Air Command. The attacks in the Falklands using Shrike missiles are described accurately and in great detail for the first time including the landing at Rio de Janeiro alongside a vivid account of Black Buck 2. Vulcan Boys is a fascinating and completely authentic read reminding us of the Cold War, how it was fought and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.

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an excellent addition to any aviation library. The work reads well and provides valuable insights.
20th Century Aviation Magazine
Country USA
Brand Grub Street
Manufacturer Grub Street Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber MAN5-1909808083
ReleaseDate 2014-07-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781909808089

Country	USA
Brand	Grub Street
Manufacturer	Grub Street Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	MAN5-1909808083
ReleaseDate	2014-07-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781909808089

Vulcan Boys: From the Cold War to the Falklands: True Tales of the Iconic Delta V Bomber (The Jet Age Series)

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