PHOTOS: Vulcan in skies over Lincolnshire
Published Date:
08 July 2008
THOUSANDS flocked to the RAF Waddington air show at the weekend and for many the big draw was the restored Vulcan bomber.
- Avro Vulcan XH558 is the last airworthy example of the 134 delta wing subsonic bombers operated by the RAF from 1953 until 1984.
- It was based at RAF Coningsby from 1962 until 1964 and operated by 9, 12 and 35 Squadrons.
- In its role as a long-range strategic bomber, the Avro Vulcan was a direct descendent of the Avro Lancaster.
- The Vulcan shares the advantages of a delta wing with the state of the art swing-role Typhoon, also stationed at RAF Coningsby.
- A Vulcan last landed at Coningsby in June 1992 for a flying display in its last season as an RAF display aircraft.
- Avro Vulcan XH558 was restored by the Vulcan Operating Company with help from the Vulcan to the Sky club.
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Last Updated:
08 July 2008 8:44 AM
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