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Vulcan 607: A True Military Aviation Classic Paperback – November 16, 2017

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THE THRILLING #1 BESTSELLING STORY OF ONE OF THE GREATEST COMBAT MISSIONS EVER FLOWN

Shoulder to shoulder with Strategic Air Command B-52s throughout the Cold War, the big delta-winged Vulcans of the Britain's V-bomber force faced down the Soviet threat to the West. In 1982 they were just months from retirement when they flew in anger for the first time.

It was a to be a record-breaking mission of breathtaking audacity: a single bomber launched from a remote island airbase to carry out what would be the longest-range air attack in history. An eight thousand mile round trip. Her crew of six would be flying into a hornet's nest of modern weaponry: radar-guided anti-aircraft guns and missiles.

There would be no second chances.

Vulcan 607 tells the gripping true story of that legendary raid for the first time - an operation that many thought would turn out to be a real life Mission Impossible.

'A masterwork of narrative history' Clive Cussler

'Vulcan 607 deserves to become an aviation classic' Len Deighton

'White's gripping narrative reads like a suspense thriller, yet every word is true' Stephen Coonts

'I read the book in one sitting ... an utterly compelling war story, brilliantly written' Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman

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    Silvertail Books
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    November 16, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 1.28 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1909269824
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1909269828
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Silvertail Books (November 16, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1909269824
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1909269828
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.43 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.28 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dorian Iaconis
5.0 out of 5 stars This book keeps you on the seat of your pants and the attention to detail is impressive
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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If you love military books and attention to detail, this is the one for you. I have vague recollections of the Falklands war, as I was 10 years old at the time. This book fills in a lot of details, about the conflict, politics, military equipment and the people involved.

As I have no military background of my own, I have no way of knowing if the book's entirely accurate, but it certainly seems plausible, in my opinion.

I like to space out my reading, over the course of a few weeks, so that I can get maximum enjoyment out of it. That said, I can see how someone might read this book in its entirety in the course of a weekend!

Be careful when you sit down to read this, as you may become caught up in it and forget to do anything else!
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Bvh
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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A remarkable feat which was well researched and well presented. The determination of thy he crews and all I involved is well portrayed.
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David P. Graf
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good read but there are some things you should know...
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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This is a good read but there are some things you should know before purchasing this book. If you are wanting to read about the actual raids carried out by the Vulcan bombers then you should start with chapter 31. The first thirty chapters deal with the background including how the Falklands war came to be and all the improvisation that had to be done to get the Vulcan bombers ready to make the raids. Acronyms like SNAFU and FUBAR describe how hard of a task it was to set up the raids. The only thing I can compare it too is what I've read of the Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal where people did some incredible and trying things to keep our planes in the fight. Kudos to the RAF and everyone who took part in the effort.
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BeeCee
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale of get-it-done regardless
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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The mission to bomb the Port Stanley runway took a lot more cajones on the part of the aircrews involved than I had ever realized, before reading this highly readable account. The crews of both Vulcan 607 and the long slot Victor are heroes, although that's not to downplay the other tankers involved in the complex air to air refueling that made the mission possible in the first place. Having been a Vulcan ground crew member back in the Cold War days, I am very familiar with the features of the Vulcan's cramped cockpit, so could visualize their discomfort during the many hours the crew spent in there.
The later Black Buck 6 anti-radar sortie that had to divert to Rio on the return leg was interesting, not least because the reason given for the diversion is slightly different from that given in "The Vulcan Boys" book. In "Vulcan 607," it was supposed to be a sheared off refueling probe, whereas the "The Vulcan Boys" blames it on the Vulcan's probe causing damage to the tanker's hose drogue basket that not only made the drogue unusable, but also sent splinters of aluminum into the Vulcan's engine intakes, damaging the inlet guide vanes. Both reasons, however, are laid at the feet of the exhausted Vulcan's captain. I wonder what really happened?
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Michael E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, wow, wow.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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Really did not know what to expect when I purchased this book. Reviews can be tricky at best but I figured this was worth a shot as the story sounded fascinating. A long forgotten aspect of a minor conflict from almost 40 years ago.

The book will grab you from the first page through the very end. The author's writing style is superb to say the least. His ability to paint a picture and tell the story never falters.

I live in NYC and read on the subway each day during my commute. This was the type of book that I would literally wake up on a Monday and be excited to go to work because I would get the chance to continue reading the story.

Military history enthusiasts aside, this is a great book for anyone who wants to hear about a true life amazing story of how human ingenuity and resolve can accomplish the nearly impossible.

Great story and amazing writing. Just buy it, you will not be disappointed.
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MLS
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2011
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I ordered this book before Xmas and it got lost in the mail. Jwbasilbooks were great when I contacted them and they offered to immediately send another copy. I was in no rush so I was glad I waited because it eventually did show up. The postmark date showed the correct shipping date so it was definitely a post office problem. 10 stars for jwbasilbooks service!

Anyway the book is a great read about an unbelievable story! It covers from just before the Falklands war to just after Vulcan 607s mission. As well as the main story there are interesting highlights on where and how they scavenged parts for this ancient aircraft which was only months away from being retired. The refueling plan alone was amazing! This book has whetted my appetite for more stories on the Falklands War -the logistics involved for fighting such a long distance from England!
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Dale B. Woodhouse
3.0 out of 5 stars Air Power
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
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I love reading about the Falkland War and this story is particularly interesting as it was a gamble that paid off. Flying past all recommended distances with old jets the RAF pulls off a daring attack on a critical airfield.
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cosmicray
4.0 out of 5 stars Old technology that delivered
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2013
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When I read the story of Vulcan 607 it brought back vivid memories of watching the Falklands War being played out on the television news. What this book provided was the intimate detail of the planning and execution of a hugely complex operation using outdated aviation and electronic technology. The successful bombing raid on Port Stanley was a remarkable achievement given the age of the technology being used. The coordination of the Victor refuelling armada was a major achievement in its own right and as important as the role played by Vulcan 607 and its crew. My only disappointment with the book was the writer's attempt to convey the innermost thoughts and mindset of the various crewmembers which at times seemed at odds with the factual nature of the story. Nevertheless it is a good account of the courage and determination of the RAF Vulcan and Victor crews.
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JH
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story, well researched and brought to life
Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2024
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One important point, the kindle version seems slightly broken. Around page 32 I kept getting sent to the book complete page and at page 298 or so the next page button moved me back to 290. Of course you can work around these oddities with jump to page functionality but that was disappointing for me.
The book itself is amazing. Very easy to read with huge amounts of detail, lots of excitement and much respect for the many many people involved.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars First class true adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2023
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I could not put this down. Fast paced and well researched, Rolland White has produced another fine story of the Falklands war. Also insights of the Arginine response to the Vulcan attack.
Read it now.
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E. Scherer
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing reading!
Reviewed in Brazil on December 2, 2020
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Well written and so addictive - read it in a pace I have been missing.
Highly recommended to anyone with passion about aviation and curiosity about this gigantic effort of the Falklands War.
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dave
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For All Scholars of Air Warfare
Reviewed in Australia on May 9, 2021
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On the face of it the invasion of the Falkland Islands may appear small fry, but the planning, logistics and execution of the longest ever air raid in aviation history should not be ignored or taken lightly. The account is factual and easy to read, it makes no attempt to make hero's of flight crew that are 100% hero's.
I read the book at record speed and lost one full night's sleep on the way. Then I read it again at a more leisurely pace and loved both readings.
Recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a explosive action thriller, but is ...
Reviewed in India on November 4, 2016
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This is not a explosive action thriller, but is a well told story of an operation of the RAF in the Falklands war in 1980's. The buildup to the finale is well narrated and the language used by the author does not bore the reader.
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