Aircraft Photo of XL443 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #506389
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XL443
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET46
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:35 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Glenview - NAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNBU   IATA: -   Local: NBU   Other: -
Event:Chicago Air and Water Show 1980
 
Photo Date:25 July 1980
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 506389
Photo Comment

This Vulcan was in the U.S. to perform in the Chicago Air and Water Show along the Lake Michigan waterfront in Chicago on 26 & 27 July 1980. All the military aircraft staged out of NAS Glenview, IL. which was just north of the city and a short flight to the show site. XL443 was in RAF service from 1962 through 1982.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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