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Victor Boys (PB)Discover the thrilling story of the Handley Page Victor in 'Victor Boys', a must have paperback for aviation enthusiasts. This compelling book delves into the history of the Victor, the third of the celebrated V Bombers, renowned for its unique legacy and extraordinary service in the Royal Air Force (RAF) until 1993. With dimensions of 135 x 234 mm and 198 pages of captivating firsthand accounts, 'Victor Boys' explores the aircraft's pivotal role
Discover the thrilling story of the Handley Page Victor in 'Victor Boys', a must-have paperback for aviation enthusiasts. This compelling book delves into the history of the Victor, the third of the celebrated V Bombers, renowned for its unique legacy and extraordinary service in the Royal Air Force (RAF) until 1993. With dimensions of 135 x 234 mm and 198 pages of captivating firsthand accounts, 'Victor Boys' explores the aircraft's pivotal role during significant historical events, including the Falklands War and the 1982 Vulcan bombing missions. This book is not just a tale of war; it encapsulates the dedication of both aircrew and ground crew, featuring insights from test pilot Johnny Allam and renowned author Tony Blackman, whose extensive knowledge as the former chief test pilot enriches the narrative. Perfect for collectors and aviation history fans alike, this paperback edition is a treasure that highlights the superb performance and crucial contributions of the Victor as a vital air-to-air refueling tanker. Add 'Victor Boys' to your collection today and immerse yourself in the remarkable legacy of a truly iconic aircraft. Enjoy fast shipping from Auckland, NZ, with no unexpected import fees, custom duties, or taxes.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 135 x 234 mm
Pages: 198
Bind: paperback
Author: Tony Blackman Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 30-04-2019
The Handley Page Victor was the third of the three V Bombers and the longest lasting, serving in the RAF until 1993, and still doing invaluable service in the first Iraq war. Moreover, in 1982 it was only the Victor tanker fleet based on Ascension Island that made possible the Vulcan Black Buck bombing of Port Stanley airfield and the long-range reconnaissance of Argentina by Nimrods. Victor Boys tells the story of all the great things that were achieved, recounted first hand by the operators themselves, aircrew and ground crew. Starting with accounts by test pilot Johnny Allam, who undertook the major development of the aircraft, through its work as a nuclear bomber during the cold war, testing Blue Steel in Australia, to its superb performance during the Falklands war and later as a first class air-to-air refuelling tanker and vital support tool for fighters and other aircraft. The stories are collated and set in context by Tony Blackman, ex-chief test pilot of Avros who helped develop the Vulcan and initiated the development of the Victor K2 tanker. For him, initially, the Victor seemed a competitor but he now readily admits what a wonderful aircraft the Victor became.
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I buy this for everyone I know how gets into nursing school. It helped me as a resource while in school. Topics are a few pages, unlike your textbook where they are 30-60 pages
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