Vulcan 607
by Rowland White · first published 2006
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When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands Islands in 1982, it took the British government by surprise. They needed a fast response, and military chiefs came up with a plan of action - Operation Black Buck. This is an account of the last British bomber raid, recalling the long-range attack on Port Stanley that opened the Falklands War.
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…Wikipedia article are well worth reading as a pair, as apart from both being very enjoyable, they offer opposing takes of the Vulcan raids: Sharkey Ward's Sea Harrier over the Falklands and Rowland White's Vulcan 607.
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on “Ask HN: Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2019?” ↗Perfect job of a news site. If I had known Rowland White had a book out about mosquitos I would have read it already. I highly commend him to the HN crowd. His Vulcan 607 book is a masterwork. It explained the situation, the technology, and the human element too.
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