| Nimrod: Rise and Fall Contributor(s): Blackman, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 1909166022 ISBN-13: 9781909166028 Publisher: Grub Street Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 623 |
| LCCN: 2019462010 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.78" W x 9.7" (1.58 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The scrapping of the Nimrod program 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 defense 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. Now the UK is bereft of such a multitasking 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 canceled, 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blackman, Tony: - Tony 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. |