The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and 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.A leading member of the Avro Historical Society, the author has discovered many photographs and experimental design plans in their archives which are here published for the first time.
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The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and 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.A leading member of the Avro Historical Society, the author has discovered many photographs and experimental design plans in their archives which are here published for the first time.
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The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and Development

The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and Development

by David W. Fildes
The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and Development

The Avro Type 698 Vulcan: The Secrets Behind its Design and Development

by David W. Fildes

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Overview

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.A leading member of the Avro Historical Society, the author has discovered many photographs and experimental design plans in their archives which are here published for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781783469024
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date: 01/24/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 328
File size: 89 MB
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About the 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.

Table of Contents

Bibliography 8

Part One Design and Development 11

Part Two Concept to Reality 149

Part Three Progress through Development 169

Part Four Into Service - Vulcan B.Mk1/1A 291

Part Five B.Mk2 Development 325

Part Six Conceptual Projects 391

Part Seven Types for all Tasks 427

Part Eight Final Chapter 435

Part Nine B.Mk2 Specifications 457

For the Model Maker 481

Abbreviations 486

Rainbow Codes 487

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