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Vulcan Units of the Cold War

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Combat Aircraft - Bombers

MSRP old price: $22.95


Product Info

Title
Vulcan Units of the Cold War
Publisher
Category
Author
Andrew Brookes
Publish Year
2009
Pages
96
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397766
MFG. Part #
OSPCOM072
Type
Softcover
Series
COM72

Description

The best of the three RAF jet bombers in the early years of the Cold War, 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 re-deployed 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, exploring the improvements made to its engine and its evolving combat role. The illustrations include many in-flight photographs and detailed color profiles. This is a timely examination of a distinctive and ground-breaking aircraft.