Vulcan 607: The Epic Story of the Most Remarkable British Air

Vulcan 607: The Epic Story of the Most Remarkable British Air Attack Since WWII
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The dramatic account of the last British bomber raid â€” the long-range attack on Stanley airfield that opened the Falklands War.

Before dawn on May 1st, 1982, a lone RAF Vulcan B2 bomber made its way towards the runway at Port Stanley airport. It was aiming to strike the first blow of Britainâ€™s campaign to retake the Falklands. The flight was the culmination of a huge military effort and was the longest-range attack in aviation history. It was also the last time that the RAF flew heavy bombers into combat, before the old techniques and equipment were replaced with the digital, fly-by-wire, precision-guided weaponry of modern warfare.

When war broke out, the Vulcan was already facing retirement. The aircraft had to be completely overhauled, and the story of how a seemingly endless list of problems and unexpected difficulties was overcome is a story of true British ingenuity.

The mission came perilously close to disaster. Two Vulcan bombers took off in the late evening of April 30th to begin a twelve-hour round trip to the Falklands. Within minutes of take-off, the lead Vulcan was forced to turn back because of mechanical difficulties, leaving Vulcan 607 and her crew alone to undertake a mission. Vulcan 607 is the dramatic retelling of this singular mission. Using extensive interviews with the combatants, residents of Stanley, and military command, Rowland White has reconstructed the flight and its preparation in gripping detail.
Country USA
Brand Corgi
Manufacturer Corgi
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1669405
ReleaseDate 2012-06-04
Format International Edition
EANs 9780552152297

Country	USA
Brand	Corgi
Manufacturer	Corgi
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	1669405
ReleaseDate	2012-06-04
Format	International Edition
EANs	9780552152297

Vulcan 607: The Epic Story of the Most Remarkable British Air Attack Since WWII

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