| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XL427 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET45 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 230 OCU |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Coltishall (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYC IATA: CLF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 847024 |
| Photo Comment |
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XL427 was completed in September 1962 before being equipped to carry the Blue Steel missile and issue to 83 Sqdn. In 1969 it was transferred to the Scampton Wing and 617 Sqdn and is seen here with 230 OCU. In August 1982 it was retired to RAF Machrihanish for fire practice as 8756M and at one point had its undercarriage deliberately blown off in an explosion This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 September 2025, and has since been viewed 32 times. |