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Avro Vulcan: The Early Years 1947-64

Avro Vulcan: The Early Years 1947-64

Fildes, David W.

Paperback

Series: Historic Military Aircraft

Air CombatBritish History

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ISBN10: 1802820280
ISBN13: 9781802820287
Publisher: Key Publishing
Published: Jun 20 2022
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.50 Depth: 9.50
Language: English
Avro Vulcan emerges as a pivotal breakthrough, redefining bomber design through daring delta-wing innovation.

Advances in aerodynamics and jet engine technology after World War Two led to the RAF Air Staff producing an Operating Requirement (OR229) for a bomber that could use these new technologies. To meet this requirement, the Avro Initial Projects team adopted a Delta wing design. This was a major change in aircraft design, as little was known about the Delta wing. The design of the Delta wing Vulcan was a major gamble by all concerned. However, it proved an incredibly valuable asset, especially during the Cold War. It was used in both high- and low-level roles and performed some of the longest bombing and anti-radar missions by the RAF during the Falklands War in 1982. After serving over three decades with the RAF, the Vulcan was retired in1984, but it continued display flying with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust until 2015, delighting the public with its noise and maneuverability. Fully illustrated with over 150 images, this book explores the history of the Vulcan, from concept to manufacture to service, providing insight from those who developed, designed, and flew it.

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