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Confederate Submarines and Torpedo Vessels 1861–65 (New Vanguard)

DOC Confederate Submarines and Torpedo Vessels 1861–65 (New Vanguard) by Angus Konstam in History

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The first volume of Roger Brooks’ detailed reference to the Victor covers the conception; design and test-flying of the prototype HP 80 and then the production and operation of the Mark 1 in its many roles. This second volume completes the history of the aircraft by describing the improved Mark 2 that was primarily conceived to carry Britain’s Blue Steel nuclear deterrent. The aircraft was to be re-engined with the Rolls-Royce Conway and the enlargement of the air intakes in the wing are one of the more noticeable external differences on these models. When the V-Bomber Force lost its primary raison d’etre as the delivery vehicle for the nuclear deterrent; the Victors were adapted for the air-to-air refueling tanker role; a task they successfully carried out until their airframe life was exhausted.This volume also includes lengthy appendices on all Marks that include a mass of detailed historical information; the testing of many new systems; modifications throughout service life; the author’s first-hand experiences as a Victor crew chief; operational records and a complete list of all Victor accidents with a detailed analysis and official reports.


#159553 in Books Osprey Publishing 2004-08-20 2004-08-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.68 x .8 x 7.26l; .36 #File Name: 184176720448 pages


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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Osprey goes into some interesting detail in the CSN's war ...By Feldmar TwomblebeeOsprey goes into some interesting detail in the CSN's war efforts. There was more to it than the VIRGINIA nee MERIMACK.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Resource BookBy Darwin F. ConconAn excellent resource for those interested or researching the submersibles and torpedo boats of the US Civil War.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not badBy Arthur W. MaconThere are only a few books that cover these vessels so if you want basic information to get started this is not a bad one to have. Some of the illustrations I felt were not as accurate as they could have been; but overall a good starting point for further explorations.

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