Flying the Buccaneer: Britain's Cold War Warrior by Peter Caygill Zeppelin Aerial attack by Zeppelin was

Aerial attack by Zeppelin was a daunting spectre in Britain as the prospect of war came closer

Alan Munro reflects on his time in the RAF and the Cold War jets which he flew

Between May and November 1941

A View from the Wings will appeal to those whose memories embrace the sound barrier-breaking years and the leap of faith and technology that saw Concorde defeat the Americans in the race to produce a practical supersonic airliner

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Flying the Buccaneer: Britain's Cold War Warrior by Peter Caygill Zeppelin Aerial attack by Zeppelin wasOriginally conceived as a carrier born maritime attack aircraft, the Blackburn design included many original features such as Boundary Layer Control, a system which blew hot air over the flying surfaces to increase lift when landing. The rotating bomb bay was also new and enabled easier maintenance, accessibility and reduced drag. The first model, the S Mk 1, entered operational service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1961. S Mk 2 became operational in