Blackman, Tony

Vulcan Test Pilot: My Experiences in the Cockpit of a Cold War Icon

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ISBN 13:: 9781906502300
author:: Blackman, Tony
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Grub Street
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 23 x 15.6 x 2 cm
Genre:: Aircraft & Spacecraft: General Interest
Condition:: New
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The Avro Vulcan Mark 2 - XH558 - is an iconic delta-wing aircraft that dominated the history of the late 20th century. In this memoir, Tony Blackman recounts his experiences as a test pilot for this monumental plane.

Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, Tony's story offers a highly personal account of life in the cockpit of such an incredibly powerful machine. With previously unpublished photographs and vivid descriptions, he shares the excitement and danger of handling the Vulcan, always mindful of the responsibility that came with being in complete charge.

Through his words, Tony brings to life the development, demonstration, incidents, and accidents of the Vulcan, placing them firmly within their political and historical context. A unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, this memoir is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in aviation, military history, or the Cold War era.

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