Britain's Cold War aircraft had to navigate accurately without the aid of modern GPS, and the tools and techniques they used are explained in one of these personal reminiscences about the V-bombers. Other stories include dropping the last UK H-bomb, a friendly fire incident in the Falklands and a Vulcan engine failure that resulted in the crew dramatically abandoning the aircraft before it crashed.
V Force Boys comprises of a fascinating collection of previously unpublished stories by V Force ground and aircrew for all three V bombers. Among other highlights, the book includes a first-hand account of dropping the last UK H Bomb, a description of how all the aircraft navigated before the days of GPS, the training the crews received and an armourer's account of how the nuclear weapons were moved with complete safety but not in the regimented way that might be expected.
In addition there are chapters which tell of incidents that would not be found in the RAF historical annals but show how the vigilant guarding of the UK had its lighter moments.
A must for all Vulcan, Victor and Valiant enthusiasts.
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