Aircraft Photo of XM606 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #817270
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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