Vulcan: God of Fire

Tim McLelland

Vulcan: God of Fire
Format
Paperback
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
1 September 2016
Pages
240
ISBN
9780750967839

Vulcan: God of Fire

Tim McLelland

‘Vulcan: God of Fire’ is a historical account of Britain’s nuclear deterrent force, the development of atomic/thermonuclear weapons and the bombers. From its design and development through to its RAF service and career history, this book is the definitive work on the aircraft. Historical information is combined with first-hand accounts from former air and ground crews, and a full description of the service history or disposal of every Vulcan aircraft manufactured is included. This book comprises a comprehensive work on the Vulcan aircraft and its role in British aviation, with many previously unpublished images to accompany this fascinating account. AUTHOR: Tim McLelland is an experienced author specialising in military aerospace subjects. He is the writer of numerous well-known titles and contributor to many leading aerospace magazines. Having flown in a wide range of military aircraft and taken part in four Red Arrows display routines, McLelland is a Vulcan specialist and has many contacts connected with the aircraft type, including crew and designers. SELLING POINTS: . Covers XH558, the famous publicly funded Vulcan, set to perform its last flypast over 10 and 11 October 2015 . First-hand accounts from pilots and ground staff . Rare images not published elsewhere . Detailed appendices covering full production lists and service squadrons 170 b/w , 50 colour illustrations

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