Vulcan: God of Fire

Vulcan: God Of Fire' Is A Historical Account Of Britain's Nuclear Deterrent Force, The Development Of Atomic/thermonuclear Weapons And The Bombers. It Includes A Description Of The Design, Development And Manufacture Of The Vulcan, The Flight Testing Programme And Entry Into Raf Service. There Is Also A Full Account Of The Vulcan's Career, Including Its Primary Role As A Nuclear Bomber And As A Key Participant In The 1982 Falklands Conflict. Further Coverage Includes The Use Of The Vulcan As A Refuelling Tanker And Reconnaissance Platform, And The Recent Project To Restore A Vulcan To Flying Condition, Funded By The National Lottery Fund. Historical Information Is Combined With First-hand Accounts From Former Air And Ground Crews, And A Full Description Of The Service History/disposal Of Every Vulcan Aircraft Manufactured.