
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | XM606 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
C/n (msn): | SET 70 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Bossier City - Barksdale AFBMap |
Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBAD IATA: BAD Local: BAD Other: - |
Collection: | 8th Air Force Museum |
Photo Date: | 10 March 2017 |
Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
Photo ID: | 817270 |
Photo Comment |
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First flying in 1963, XM606 was retired by the Royal Air Force on June 7, 1982. Donated to the 8th Air Force Museum at Barksdale AFB, this aircraft remains a survivor. It does, however show some signs of 40+ years displayed outside like the collapsed nose gear strut. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 June 2025, and has since been viewed 63 times. |