Aircraft Photo of XH481 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #409683
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XH481
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A
C/n (msn):PS32
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Richmond / New South WalesMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSRI   IATA: XRH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:June 1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 409683
Photo Comment

XH481 flew 18,500km non-stop from RAF Scampton to RAAF Richmond in 20 hours refuelling from Valiant tankers stationed along the route. It is seen here departing for RAAF Edinburgh. The return flight to the UK made regular fuel stops at RAF stations. XH481 was withdrawn from use in 1968 and scrapped in 1977. Photo from: State Library of New South Wales

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