The Vulcan Story
Military & War • 50m
The Vulcan was designed in response to a specification issued in 1947 - a four engine nuclear bomber was required as the growing menace of the Soviet Union made itself felt. Avro's chief designer, Roy Chadwick immediately began work on an unusual design. From British Pathé TV's Military Collection.
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