Nimrod's Genisis - RAF Maratime Patrol projects and weapons since 1945

[Captain Canada]

Yes, thanks for the review ! Defo somat I'd be into.

[McColm]

A new book due in October from Chris Gibson 

To counter the threat from a Soviet 'blue water' navy, a large investment was made in the years from 1945 until the 1960s, to develop maritime patrol aircraft. For years the Air Staff and Ministries had argued over what type should replace the Shakleton, including variants of the Vulcan, Britannia, VC10 and Trident, before one man strode into the MoD building in 1964, settling the argument with what became Nimrod.

To seek and destroy Soviet submarines, Shackletons and Nimrods carried many advanced weapons and sensors, but also played a role in saving lives at sea. Then, after forty years' service, the Nimrods were withdrawn without replacement after one of the most expensive procurement disasters.

Chris Gibson examines the post-war genesis of the RAF's maritime patrol aircraft, a process that led to Nimrod. From the last flying boats, attempts to improve then replace the Shackleton and ultimately the Nimrod itself, Gibson provides a fascinating insight into the aircraft, weapons and sensors developed to counter the Soviet submarine threat.


Available October 2014


Product description

ISBN: 978 19021 09473

Binding: Hardback

Dimentions: 297 x 210

Pages: 176

Photos/Illus: Over 150

http://www.crecy.co.uk/nimrod-s-genesis

I might be wrong, but the nose/cockpit of the Maritime Vulcan looks similar to that of the Valiant. Although you could use the glazing from an Airfix BAe Nimrod instead.

[Thorvic]

No sign of the book yet, The review copies are sent from the printers to publishers airmail, so they can check the print and distribute review copies to stoke up interest. the main shipment however is sent by sea, so were awaiting the ship to dock and the container to arrive at Ringway before they can be distributed  .

So it should be anytime this month and certainly one to look forward too 

[Thorvic]

well got my copy yesterday direct from Crecy, and it looks like those who ordered from Amazon should get theirs soon.

Initial look through is good, right up my street and plenty of build ideas for real projects  , will give further feedback when I get to read it although the 1 week GB will delay that for the next week.

[lenny100]

well got my copy yesterday direct from Crecy, and it looks like those who ordered from Amazon should get theirs soon.

Initial look through is good, right up my street and plenty of build ideas for real projects  , will give further feedback when I get to read it although the 1 week GB will delay that for the next week.

belive it or not i recived the email from amazon thats its on the way seconds after i read your post

[GeorgeC]

Amazon delivered today! Reading now.....

[McColm]

A new book due in October from Chris Gibson 

To counter the threat from a Soviet 'blue water' navy, a large investment was made in the years from 1945 until the 1960s, to develop maritime patrol aircraft. For years the Air Staff and Ministries had argued over what type should replace the Shakleton, including variants of the Vulcan, Britannia, VC10 and Trident, before one man strode into the MoD building in 1964, settling the argument with what became Nimrod.

To seek and destroy Soviet submarines, Shackletons and Nimrods carried many advanced weapons and sensors, but also played a role in saving lives at sea. Then, after forty years' service, the Nimrods were withdrawn without replacement after one of the most expensive procurement disasters.

Chris Gibson examines the post-war genesis of the RAF's maritime patrol aircraft, a process that led to Nimrod. From the last flying boats, attempts to improve then replace the Shackleton and ultimately the Nimrod itself, Gibson provides a fascinating insight into the aircraft, weapons and sensors developed to counter the Soviet submarine threat.


Available October 2014


Product description

ISBN: 978 19021 09473

Binding: Hardback

Dimentions: 297 x 210

Pages: 176

Photos/Illus: Over 150

http://www.crecy.co.uk/nimrod-s-genesis

I might be wrong, but the nose/cockpit of the Maritime Vulcan looks similar to that of the Valiant. Although you could use the glazing from an Airfix BAe Nimrod instead.

I think that I have built something similar to the bottom picture. I changed the wings from the Magestic AEW.1 and fitted them to the Mystic AEW amphibious flying boat. The fuselage and windscreen are from the Revell Breguet Br1150 Atlantic ATL1 kit which sits on top of the Hasegawa Martin Marlin hull. The build also has the Cammett BAe Nimrod AEW.3 front and rear resin radomes,  although the rear one is slightly out of line. The wings have been clipped.
Renamed the Breguet-Avro Br.1250 Mystic MkII or Avro Vulcan AEW.3 amphibious flying boat.