BHT announces launch of a book - “Vickers Viking - The definitive history”

We are excited to announce the publishing of “Vickers Viking - The definitive history”, by Rayner GC Kittle.

The book comes in 2 volumes, in A4 format, with colour and black-and-white images, and totals nearly 900 pages.

Volume 1 covers the design, development, production and operation of the type. Each operator’s use and experience of Viking operations is detailed, along with individual reminiscences of flight crew and ground staff.

Volume 2 lays out the full detail and history of each individual aircraft in Construction Number order. Several hundred photos are included.

This epic title is available for order at the links below, at £32 for each volume, plus packaging and posting.

Volume 1 -https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/vickers-viking-the-definitive-history-volume-1?_pos=1&_sid=d7da1ad33&_ss=r

Volume 2 -https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/vickers-viking-the-definitive-history-volume-2?_pos=2&_sid=d7da1ad33&_ss=r

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