12 results found
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:649288Submit Correction
View count: 75
Built for the RAF as Vulcan B.2 XH537 in 1959. Retained as a devlopment aircraft and delivered in 1965. Converted to a Vulcan B.2(MRR) in 1978. Last flight to Abingdon in 1982 for use as a ground trainer and allocated maintenance serial 8749M. Scrapped in 1991. Nose preserved. To Bournemouth Aviation Museum in 2001.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:649288Submit Correction
View count: 75
Built for the RAF as Vulcan B.2 XH537 in 1959. Retained as a devlopment aircraft and delivered in 1965. Converted to a Vulcan B.2(MRR) in 1978. Last flight to Abingdon in 1982 for use as a ground trainer and allocated maintenance serial 8749M. Scrapped in 1991. Nose preserved. To Bournemouth Aviation Museum in 2001.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525531Submit Correction
View count: 246
XJ823 is the only complete example of the B.2(MRR) maritime reconnaissance variant that has been preserved. Retired to Carlisle Airport in 1983 and now looking splendid after a repaint almost finished, complete with 27 Sqdn badge. My third Vulcan in as many days while on a long weekend in the north.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525531Submit Correction
View count: 246
XJ823 is the only complete example of the B.2(MRR) maritime reconnaissance variant that has been preserved. Retired to Carlisle Airport in 1983 and now looking splendid after a repaint almost finished, complete with 27 Sqdn badge. My third Vulcan in as many days while on a long weekend in the north.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1982
Photo Date:4 September 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:459970Submit Correction
View count: 210
Arriving at Finningley on its final flight during the annual air show for preservation as the gate guard. It was scrapped in 1988. It wears a white rose of Yorkshire on the fin.
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 September 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1982
Photo Date:4 September 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:459970Submit Correction
View count: 210
Arriving at Finningley on its final flight during the annual air show for preservation as the gate guard. It was scrapped in 1988. It wears a white rose of Yorkshire on the fin.
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 September 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:27 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:357308Submit Correction
View count: 257
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:27 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:357308Submit Correction
View count: 257
Registration / Serial:XJ782
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XH563
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET17
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:27 Sqn
City / Airport:Scampton (EGXP / SQZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:353965Submit Correction
View count: 416
Registration / Serial:XH563
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET17
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Scampton (EGXP / SQZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XH563
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET17
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:27 Sqn
City / Airport:Scampton (EGXP / SQZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:353965Submit Correction
View count: 416
Registration / Serial:XH563
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET17
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Scampton (EGXP / SQZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 July 2020
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:264500Submit Correction
View count: 200
Beautifully preserved XJ823, at the fantastic Solway Aviation Museum. So nice to see.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2020
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 July 2020
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:264500Submit Correction
View count: 200
Beautifully preserved XJ823, at the fantastic Solway Aviation Museum. So nice to see.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2020
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2019
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:207255Submit Correction
View count: 812
On display at the new site opposite the airport.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 September 2019
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 September 2019
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:207255Submit Correction
View count: 812
On display at the new site opposite the airport.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 September 2019
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Photo Date:22 June 2005
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:206758Submit Correction
View count: 125
Preserved on the old site.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 June 2005
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Photo Date:22 June 2005
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:206758Submit Correction
View count: 125
Preserved on the old site.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET 5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 June 2005
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:29 June 2019
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:148861Submit Correction
View count: 203
One of the best preserved Vulcans I have ever seen. Fantastic museum, well worth a visit.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 2019
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:29 June 2019
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:148861Submit Correction
View count: 203
One of the best preserved Vulcans I have ever seen. Fantastic museum, well worth a visit.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 2019
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:84260Submit Correction
View count: 215
This Vulcan arrived at Carlisle in January 1983 with 5,953.30 hours on the airframe.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:84260Submit Correction
View count: 215
This Vulcan arrived at Carlisle in January 1983 with 5,953.30 hours on the airframe.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:80992Submit Correction
View count: 648
Later broken up, though the nose section was preserved. Note the stored ex-BA Super VC10s on the airfield.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:80992Submit Correction
View count: 648
Later broken up, though the nose section was preserved. Note the stored ex-BA Super VC10s on the airfield.
Registration / Serial:XH537
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET5
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XH534
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:30 July 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70273Submit Correction
View count: 432
Built at Woodford in Autumn 1959 serving with 230 OCU and then 27 Squadron in the maritime reconnaissance role. The squadrons insignia is on the fin. Displayed at the Queens Silver Jubilee air show at RAF Finningley.
Registration / Serial:XH534
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH534
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:30 July 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70273Submit Correction
View count: 432
Built at Woodford in Autumn 1959 serving with 230 OCU and then 27 Squadron in the maritime reconnaissance role. The squadrons insignia is on the fin. Displayed at the Queens Silver Jubilee air show at RAF Finningley.
Registration / Serial:XH534
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield