Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan - WarbirdTech Volume 26 (Paperback)

~ Kev Darling (Author)

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Product Description

One of the most pleasing shapes in the sky and Britain's famous nuclear deterrent, the Vulcan bomber flew a long and colorful life in European skies. This book includes information on the development of the "V" Force, details of the B.1 and the B.2, and subscale aerodynamic testbeds. Covers the Vulcan at war, Vulcan tankers, Blue Steel, and Skybolt.

About the Author

Kev Darling spent more than 20 years in the Royal Air Force, engineering aircraft ranging in size from the Tiger Moth to the TriStar. Medically discharged after the first Gulf War, he strengthened his writing career, which he had begun in 1986. He lives in Barry, South Wales. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Specialty Press; illustrated edition edition (November 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158007023X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580070232
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,705,355 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, September 6, 2001

By	cpt matt (tanktown, DE) - See all my reviews

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I have been pleased with Warbird Tech series overall, this book is no exception. A nice niche - not just a photo book for modelers, not a dull, overly detailed description of every nuance in the history of the planes at great expense to the reader.

Kev Darling writes in an easy, enjoyable style. The post WWII bomber development is covered, creation of the prototypes, testing, production & varients. Good clear line drawings & captions are interesting & informative. 7 photos are in color - it's not Detail & Scale level of photos, but for its size & price, I would definately recommend this book. Interesting, informative & affordable.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steve Pace is not a co-author of this book., October 11, 2000

By	Steve Pace (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Yours truly is not in any way associated with this book. The author is Mr. Kev Darling - period.