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OverviewThe scrapping of the Nimrod programme has been one of the most controversial events in the military aviation world for many a year. For most of its operational life, from 1969 to date, its contribution to the defence of the realm and its role in offensive duties was, of necessity, often shrouded in secrecy. It was the 'eye in the sky' which was absolutely vital to a host of activities - from anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, to support of land battles throughout the world, to the Falklands campaign, to combating drug-running, the Nimrod's unsung role was paramount. And now the UK is bereft of such a multi-tasking reconnaissance aircraft. The full story of the Nimrod, and its significance, has now been told. Tony Blackman, who was there at the beginning, test-flew nearly every aircraft and was at Kinloss on the very day the project was cancelled, has written this timely book, covering every facet of its history, its weapons system developments and its tragic accidents. He writes in an approachable way, making technical subjects understandable but his conclusions will, inevitably, not be welcomed by everyone. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony BlackmanPublisher: Grub Street Publishing Imprint: Grub Street Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.717kg ISBN: 9781909166028ISBN 10: 1909166022 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 June 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews..covers every facet of Nimrod's history, its weapons systems, developments and its tragic accidents... Tony Blackman writes in an approachable way, making the technical jargon easy to understand... stunning book --Airfix Model World .. covers every facet of Nimrod's history, its weapons systems, developments and its tragic accidents... Tony Blackman writes in an approachable way, making the technical jargon easy to understand... stunning book --Airfix Model World Author InformationTony Blackman has spent his life in the aircraft industry as a test pilot, as an avionics specialist and then on the Board of UK Civil Aviation Authority as the Technical Member. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |