Avro Vulcan B.Mk2 by David Fildes
In 2022, the Avro Vulcan celebrated the 70th anniversary of its first flight on 30 August 1952. The Vulcan's chief designer was Technical Director Roy Chadwick, who unfortunately was killed on a test flight in 1947 and never got to see one of his most famous designs take to the skies. A member of the V Force, the Vulcan proved an incredibly valuable asset, especially during the Cold War. It was used in both high- and low-level roles and performed some of the longest bombing and anti-radar missions by the RAF during the Falklands War in 1982. After serving over three decades with the RAF, the Vulcan was retired in 1984. XH558 continued display flying with the RAF Vulcan display flight until 1992, and later with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust until 2015, delighting the public with its noise and maneuverability. Following on from Avro Vulcan: The Early Years, 1947-64, and illustrated with over 120 images, this book explores the Vulcan B.Mk2, its systems and variations from the Mk1, and the Blue Steel missile program. This book showcases why the Vulcan has cemented its place in aviation history.
Fildes, David W.: - 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.
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781802822687 |
| ISBN 10 | 1802822682 |
| Title | Avro Vulcan B.Mk2 |
| Author | David Fildes |
| Series | Historic Military Aircraft Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Key Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |