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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Grub Street (31 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1906502307
  • ISBN-13: 978-1906502300
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 243,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Military Illustrated, October 2007

The Avro Vulcan enjoys near legendary status as one of the RAF's renowned V Bombers... Tony Blackman knows the aircraft as well as anyone for in a distinguished career as a test pilot he clocked up 1,327 hours on the Vulcan. In this book he shares his memories, intertwined with the story of the bomber. It is stuffed with technical detail, and air buffs will love it. It is no criticism to say that Vulcan Test Pilot is a book for the serious enthusiast rather than the casual reader --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Aviation News Literary Supplement, November 2007

Tony Blackman is the right choice for a full test pilot's view of flying this aircraft... One of the most absorbing parts of the book is his discussion of each Vulcan incident and accident, a pilot perspective in which he pulls no punches and spares no embarrassment ... Very difficult to put down ... a valuable complement to existing literature on this fascinating aircraft
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is truely awesome. Full of detail about the testing of the Vulcan which the author did himself. There is also a chapter about the accidents that happened to the vulcan, explained in detail. Also the author gives his account on a tour he did to the States and the various displays he did at Farnborough. I would recommand this book to every vulcan enthusiast since it gives you a feel about how the aircraft handled. 5 stars!!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Vulcan Flying 13 April 2009
By T. Lynn
Format:Hardcover
As an ex Vulcan B Mk2 Navigator I found this book to be both informative and well written giving a good grasp of what it was like to fly in an iconic aircraft. I hope others will get as much enjoyment from this book which will appeal to the general aviation enthusiast.
Terry Lynn
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of those few books that you just don't want to put down.

Always fascinated with 'anything Vulcan' and this book certainly holds your interest..... excellent reading

Highly recommended.....only regret that I was too late for an autographed copy

Eagerly awaiting latest book from Tony Blackman "Test Pilot my extraordinary life"
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