Name: Vulcan God of Fire
Uploaded: 2015-01-01
Duration: 35 min 2 s
Description: With its huge delta wing, the Vulcan was easily one of the most recognizable British bombers ever built. As Britain's frontline nuclear deterrent through the 1950s and early 60s, the Vulcan proved itself to be an effective high and low level penetration bomber.

With its huge delta wing, the Vulcan was easily one of the most recognizable British bombers ever built. As Britain's frontline nuclear deterrent through the 1950s and early 60s, the Vulcan proved itself to be an effective high and low level penetration bomber.

Discover how the Avro Vulcan became Britain’s frontline nuclear deterrent through the 1950s and early 1960s, from its radical delta-wing design to its high and low level penetration role. Through firsthand accounts and pivotal moments, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Falklands, this film reveals the strategy, pressure, and human stakes behind one of Britain’s most recognizable bombers.

Inside Britain’s delta-wing bomber built for the nuclear edge of the Cold War.

Vulcan God of Fire

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Inside Britain’s delta-wing bomber built for the nuclear edge of the Cold War.

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Inside Britain’s delta-wing bomber built for the nuclear edge of the Cold War.

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