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Vulcan Boys
- From the Cold War to the Falklands: True Tales of the Iconic Delta V Bomber
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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The Vulcan, the second of the three V bombers built to guard the UK during the Cold War, has become an aviation icon like the Spitfire, its delta shape instantly recognizable, as is the howling noise it makes when the engines are opened for takeoff. Vulcan Boys is the first Vulcan book recounted completely firsthand by the operators themselves. It tells the story of the aircraft from its design conception through the Cold War, when it played out its most important job as Britain's nuclear deterrent - before unbelievably, at the end of its service life, also playing a significant role, with its bombs and missiles, in liberating the Falkland Islands, for which it gained much celebrity. The individual accounts detail how hours at a time were spent on readiness, waiting to be scrambled to defend their country in the event of a third world war. In addition they detail how their aggressive skills were honed by carrying out Lone Ranger sorties flying to the States and westward around the world and taking part in Giant Voice and Red Flag, competitive exercises against the United States Strategic Air Command. The attacks in the Falklands using Shrike missiles are described accurately and in great detail for the first time, including the landing at Rio de Janeiro alongside a vivid account of Black Buck 2. Vulcan Boys is a fascinating and completely authentic listen, reminding us of the Cold War, how it was fought, and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.
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- JOHN
- 07-06-17
Vulcanites must read!
Excellent story. Some repetition from different people but this does not detract from the overall impression. I now know an AEO from a WO! The diversion to Rio was quite exciting, the hatch being opened at 43k feet, scary stuff. Very recommended for pilots, engineers and other egg heads.
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- Phil
- 03-01-22
Brilliant
Fantastic history of the vulcan, well worth the listen if you have the slightest love of aviation
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- Steven C. and Holley E.
- 15-09-18
Fascinating stories about a true British icon
Great listen if you want to know about the Vulcan.
Having seen several Vulcan displays over the years and growing up as a RAF Brat it is really interesting to hear some of the stories of the aircraft in development and services as well as from the massive return to flight effort from Vulcan To The Sky.
The stories about the Black Buck sorties as part of Operation Corporate were particularly enthralling.
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- Steve
- 13-08-16
Excellent listening
this book is a brilliant account of the vulcan from test flight the its disbandment.. well read out
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- phil rice
- 21-02-23
Superb
Well, what can I say all I can say is that this book has been put expertly together by the people that have contributed to it that are flown, the Queen of the skies as I called her a grand old lady of the sky. Shall I say long live, VULCAN, memories in all our life.
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- Shakin' Stevens
- 07-02-17
Detail!
I thought I knew a bit about the Vulcan, turns out I'd barely scratched the surface. this book has stories and information from all aspects of the development, testing, service of the bomber. It includes details that on the surface appear to be less glamorous than nuclear bombing and Port Stanley etc, but it turns out these were some of the most enjoyable sections, full of detail about parts of the cold war, nato and close work with other airforces. I really enjoyed it, it's great to hear accounts from navigators, ground crew, testers etc. I love the vulcan even more now, what a machine!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-20
Disappointing, sadly
My father was a Nav Plotter on Vulcans at the height of the Cold War and that piqued my interest. Only he and his fellow crew members would have understood half the jargon and acronyms used throughout. The narrator was very irritating at times and the writing quite childish at others. I felt like an outsider listening in! The writing seemed designed to make me feel that way. Didn’t enjoy it!
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- Nigel Hynes
- 12-07-16
Essential reading for Vulcan Enthusiasts
This book is both well written and very informative on all aspects of the Avro Vulcan from its design stages through operational service, it last hurrah in the Falklands conflict and its final flying years ending with Vulcan to the sky trust and the other two "live"Vulcans.
Simply superb!
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- Thermonuclear
- 23-05-17
Superb
This is brilliant from start to finish. I was sceptical as I prefer purely technical accounts, but I was riveted by this book. I will give nothing away other than to say if you love the Vulcan, buy this book!
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- richardingreece
- 30-04-16
A Fascinating insight
A detailed & sometimes humorous history of the iconic V force bomber in all its glory - warts & all.
A difficult book to stop listening to. We all know some of the history but to have the gaps filled was very rewarding.
Roger Davis narrated this book with a genuine love & knowledge of this subject
All round a superb listen. If the Vulcan story is your passion then this is NOT TO BE MISSED
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