An in-depth history of the postwar jet bomber, the Vulcan. This book blends personal anecdotes, interviews and memories with hard technical fact and operational detail. It covers complete design genesis, construction and prototype testing, the evolution through all variants, development of Britain's nuclear capability and worldwide service. Appendices include every individual aircraft history as well as an official manual for the Vulcan, all illustrated with rare photos of the aircraft in flight, testing and deployment.