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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101846032970

ISBN-139781846032974

eBay Product ID (ePID)60687207

Product Key Features

Book TitleVulcan Units of the Cold War

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMilitary / Aviation

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes, Davey, Chris

GenreHistory

AuthorAndrew Brookes

Book SeriesCombat Aircraft Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight9.5 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"As with all books in the Osprey Combat Aircraft series, there are several pages of color aircraft profiles, in this case by aviation artist Chris Davey. These highly detailed profiles chronicle the Vulcan from its early days sporting the glossy white anti-flash paint to the time when doctrinal changes dictated a switch to overall earthtone camouflage. Each color plate is accompanied by a comprehensive caption. The Avro Vulcan was fielded to fulfill a specific mission, was regularly adapted to the ever changing arena of the Cold War, and finally bowed out after decades of frontline service. Andrew Brookes does an excellent job covering the history of the operational employment of the Vulcan, both the machine itself and the men who flew it, all the while keeping the global context in mind. A first class addition to any Aviation Bookcase." -- Logbook, "As with all books in the Osprey Combat Aircraft series, there are several pages of color aircraft profiles, in this case by aviation artist Chris Davey. These highly detailed profiles chronicle the Vulcan from its early days sporting the glossy white anti-flash paint to the time when doctrinal changes dictated a switch to overall earthtone camouflage. Each color plate is accompanied by a comprehensive caption. The Avro Vulcan was fielded to fulfill a specific mission, was regularly adapted to the ever changing arena of the Cold War, and finally bowed out after decades of frontline service. Andrew Brookes does an excellent job covering the history of the operational employment of the Vulcan, both the machine itself and the men who flew it, all the while keeping the global context in mind. A first class addition to any Aviation Bookcase." -Logbook

Dewey Edition22

Series Volume Number72

Dewey Decimal623.7463094109045

Table Of ContentForging the hammer - development of the Vulcan/Cold War deterrent - high level lay down/Long range stand-off/Low level sanctuary/Colonial adventures/The Versatile Vulcan (MRR and tanking)/Black Buck - the Falklands bombing/SEAD missions

SynopsisThe best of the three RAF jet bombers in the early years of the Cold War (1946-1991), the Vulcan was designed as the Avro 698, and possessed fighter-like maneuverability at low level despite its size. First flown in August 1952, the Vulcan entered service in February 1957. Most were equipped to carry the Blue Steel stand-off missile, but in 1966 around 50 Vulcans were redeployed in a tactical low-level bombing role. Three flew during the Falklands War, and the last Vulcans in service were used as aerial tankers until April 1984. This book examines the design of the Vulcan, looking at the improvements made to its engine and its evolving combat role. The illustrations include many in-flight photographs and detailed color profiles.

LC Classification NumberUG1242.B6