{"product_id":"vulcan-boys-from-the-cold-war-to-the-falklands-true-tales-of-the-iconic-delta-v-bomber-the-jet-age-series-9781909808089","title":"Vulcan Boys: From the Cold War to the Falklands: True Tales of the Iconic Delta V Bomber (The Jet Age Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 first hand 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 Britains 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 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 read reminding us of the Cold War  how it was fought and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280468402229,"sku":"ByrdShop_1909808083","price":39.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781909808089.jpg?v=1780637715","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/vulcan-boys-from-the-cold-war-to-the-falklands-true-tales-of-the-iconic-delta-v-bomber-the-jet-age-series-9781909808089","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}