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goes on to explain the modifications that were made to the last of the breed.The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives.
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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 manoeuvrability. 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. The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives. 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. The book recounts the Vulcan's final raid in the Falklands War and sat in the best-seller charts for months after initial publication. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781473886674
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. very clean softcover. no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs. Codice articolo mon0000153891
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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. S/B Copy in Very Good Condition. The Book is in Very Good Condition. No Inscriptions. Free Postage with the UK. Codice articolo 006014
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Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 487 pages. 10.00x6.75x1.25 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo __1473886678
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Da: GENERATIONS GONE BY, Manchester, Regno Unito
Soft cover. Condizione: New. No Jacket. Avro Vulcan: Design and Development: Origins, Experimental Prototypes and Weapon Systems. Codice articolo 013872
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Da: Peter White Books, Alton, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Reprinted edition. Origins, experimental prototypes and weapons systems. 487 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and drawings. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 24.5 Cm x 17.5 Cm. Codice articolo 21422
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Da: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
[978-1-47388-667-4] 2012. (Trade paperback) Near fine. 487pp. Illustrations, photographs, tables. A printing anomaly shows ghosting of unaccounted for content on pp. 8 / 9 and 486 / 487. (Military, Avro Aircraft, Avro Vulcan--Type 698, Military Aircraft). Codice articolo 156957
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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 manoeuvrability. 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. The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives. 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. The book recounts the Vulcan's final raid in the Falklands War and sat in the best-seller charts for months after initial publication. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781473886674
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Da: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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 manoeuvrability. 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. The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs and experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Historical Society and discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives. 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. The book recounts the Vulcan's final raid in the Falklands War and sat in the best-seller charts for months after initial publication. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781473886674
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