Aircraft Photo of XM612 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #818985
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XM612
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET76
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Norwich - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSH   IATA: NWI   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:City of Norwich Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:16 June 2025
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 818985
Photo Comment

Built 1964, operating with 9, 44 and 101 Sqdns. One of five Vulcans flown to Ascension Island during the Falklands conflict in 1982, acting as reserve aircraft for two 'Black Buck' missions. Retired in December 1982 and ferried to Norwich for preservation in January 1983

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

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