Haynes Avro Vulcan Owners' Workshop Manual (1952 onwards – B2 model): An Insight into Owning, Restoring, Servicing and Flying Britain's Legendary Cold War Bomber.
The awesome Avro Vulcan is an enduring image of the Cold War era when the world stood on the brink of nuclear annihilation. For many years the RAF's delta-wing jet bomber was the cornerstone of Britain's nuclear deterrent. Read about the Vulcan's operational history and take a close-up look at its construction. Discover what it takes to own and fly the mighty V-bomber, and find out how engineers keep it airworthy. Centrepiece of the manual is Vulcan XH558 – the world's only flying example of an Avro Vulcan.
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The first classic combat jet aircraft to be given the Haynes Manual treatment. Fascinating insight into owning, restoring, flying and maintaining the RAF's legendary Cold War bomber. Includes the restoration to flight of Vulcan XH558. Expert team of three authors, one of whom, as test pilot, flew 105 of the 136 Vulcans made. Fully endorsed by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust.
Author Biography
The expert author partnership comprises Tony Blackman, ex-RAF aircrew officer and Vulcan test pilot, Andrew Edmondson, chief engineer on the restored-to-flight Vulcan XH558, and Alfred Price, acclaimed aviation author and former Vulcan RAF aircrew officer.