| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XA894 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS6 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FarnboroughMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLF IATA: FAB Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1962 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman Collection |
| Photo ID: | 824636 |
| Photo Comment |
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An impressive low pass by XA894, testbed for the Olympus 22R engine, intended to power the TSR2. The aircraft was destroyed by fire at Filton on 3rd December 1962 when a low pressure turbine disc failed during a ground run at maximum power. (photo by John Fox) This photo was added on 11 July 2025, and has since been viewed 188 times. |