Vulcan Units Of The Cold War (combat Aircraft)
by Andrew Brookes /
2009 / English / PDF
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The 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.
The 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.
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.
