Avro Vulcan: Design and Development (Paperback)

David W. Fildes

ISBN 10: 1473886678 / ISBN 13: 9781473886674

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict. It is the most popular of the three and one aircraft has recently become airborne again after a long period of rejuvenation. It has always been a major attraction at air shows throughout the world, attracting crowds who delight in its unique delta-wing shape and amazing manoeuvrability. The book examines the origins of the design, the prototypes and experimental aircraft and goes on to explain the modifications that were made to the last of the breed. The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives. AUTHOR: Historian David W Fildes is an award winning graphic designer and illustrator. After serving several years in the Advertising Industry he joined at Hawker Siddeley Aviation in 1972, working at both the Chadderton and Woodford factories previously known as A.V. Roe & Co Ltd. (Avro). In 1995 he was tasked to set up a Heritage Centre at BAE Systems Woodford which is going from strength to strength. Now known as the Avro Heritage Centre it records the many achievements of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd. and successor Company's. He is a keen enthusiast of Avro and the iconic Vulcan which he continues to research. The book recounts the Vulcan's final raid in the Falklands War and sat in the best-seller charts for months after initial publication. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Avro Vulcan: Design and Development (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473886678
• ISBN 13: 9781473886674
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Avro Vulcan's enduring allure stems from its delta-wing prowess and storied development.

The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict. It is the most popular of the three and one aircraft has recently become airborne again after a long period of rejuvenation. It has always been a major attraction at air shows throughout the world, attracting crowds who delight in its unique delta-wing shape and amazing maneuverability.

The book examines the origins of the design, the prototypes and experimental aircraft and goes on to explain the modifications that were made to the last of the breed.

The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives.