| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XH498 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS36 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | OhakeaMap |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: NZOH IATA: OHA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 1959 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 656982 |
| Photo Comment |
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XH498 was part of a three Vulcan flypast that was the star event at the opening of Wellington airport (NZWN). But when it tried to land it struck an embankment. The left main landing gear was left dangling and the Vulcan diverted to RNZAF Ohakea, where the damaged left undercarriage collapsed. XH498 was repaired and returned to service.Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand This photo was added on 19 February 2024, and has since been viewed 717 times. |