588 results found
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Spirit of Great Britain |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847220Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
Another view of '558 over the Cambridgeshire countryside during her penultimate flight
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | The Spirit of Great Britain |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847220Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
Another view of '558 over the Cambridgeshire countryside during her penultimate flight
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM653 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET85 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Waddington Wing |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day Bentwaters 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847219Submit Correction |
| View count: | 605 |
Delivered to the RAF in September 1964 and having operated with the Scampton and Waddington Wings, XM653 was sold for scrap in July 1981
| Registration / Serial: | XM653 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET85 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM653 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET85 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Waddington Wing |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day Bentwaters 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847219Submit Correction |
| View count: | 605 |
Delivered to the RAF in September 1964 and having operated with the Scampton and Waddington Wings, XM653 was sold for scrap in July 1981
| Registration / Serial: | XM653 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET85 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET75 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 101 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
First serving 9 Sqdn, XM611 went on to the Cottesmore and Waddington Wings and is seen here with 101 Sqdn insignia. Struck off in January 1982 and scrapped
| Registration / Serial: | XM611 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET75 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET75 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 101 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 99 |
First serving 9 Sqdn, XM611 went on to the Cottesmore and Waddington Wings and is seen here with 101 Sqdn insignia. Struck off in January 1982 and scrapped
| Registration / Serial: | XM611 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET75 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM575 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET56 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847041Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
XM575 was delivered to the RAF in May 1963, entering service with 617 Sqdn and going on to serve with the Scampton and Waddington Wings, 101, 50, and 44 Sqdns. The aircraft took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in October 1982 and was retired the next year, flying into East Midlands Airport for preservation at the Aeropark. It is seen here in the airport maintenance area soon after arrival, before being moved off to the museum's site
| Registration / Serial: | XM575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET56 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM575 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET56 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847041Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
XM575 was delivered to the RAF in May 1963, entering service with 617 Sqdn and going on to serve with the Scampton and Waddington Wings, 101, 50, and 44 Sqdns. The aircraft took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in October 1982 and was retired the next year, flying into East Midlands Airport for preservation at the Aeropark. It is seen here in the airport maintenance area soon after arrival, before being moved off to the museum's site
| Registration / Serial: | XM575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET56 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Open House 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847039Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
XM605 entered service with the RAF at the end of 1963 with 9 Sqdn, going on to serve with the Coningsby, Cottesmore and Waddington Wings before progressing to 101 Sqdn in 1973 and then finally 50 Sqdn in 1979. Vulcans regularly visited the USA as part of the NATO nuclear deterrent on lone ranger missions, bombing competitions and squadron deployments. XM605 was one such and when selected for preservation upon retirement was flown to Castle AFB in September 1981 for the Castle Air Museum. The following year the RAF borrowed its refuelling probe for use in the Falklands campaign
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Open House 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847039Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
XM605 entered service with the RAF at the end of 1963 with 9 Sqdn, going on to serve with the Coningsby, Cottesmore and Waddington Wings before progressing to 101 Sqdn in 1973 and then finally 50 Sqdn in 1979. Vulcans regularly visited the USA as part of the NATO nuclear deterrent on lone ranger missions, bombing competitions and squadron deployments. XM605 was one such and when selected for preservation upon retirement was flown to Castle AFB in September 1981 for the Castle Air Museum. The following year the RAF borrowed its refuelling probe for use in the Falklands campaign
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 August 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
Delivered to the RAF in January 1963 and serving 27 Sqdn, the Cottesmore and Waddington Wing/44 Sqdn, this Vulcan was ferried to Cardiff for the Wales Aircraft Museum in January 1983. The climate was not kind to the airframe and when the museum closed in 1996 it was scrapped, although the nose was saved and is now at Staverton. The aircraft is seen here having encountered some kind of emergency.
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 102 |
Delivered to the RAF in January 1963 and serving 27 Sqdn, the Cottesmore and Waddington Wing/44 Sqdn, this Vulcan was ferried to Cardiff for the Wales Aircraft Museum in January 1983. The climate was not kind to the airframe and when the museum closed in 1996 it was scrapped, although the nose was saved and is now at Staverton. The aircraft is seen here having encountered some kind of emergency.
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 100 |
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
| Registration / Serial: | XL427 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET45 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 100 |
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
| Registration / Serial: | XL427 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET45 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL444 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET47 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 617 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976 |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847017Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
XL444 first flew from Woodford in October 1961, being delivered in the all-white scheme to 27 Sqdn the following month but was apparently prone to technical issues, so spent a fair bit of time on maintenance. It was back at Woodford inh September 1964 for a refit before going to the Scampton Wing in June 1965. It served with 617 Sqn as part of the Scampton Wing before receiving the squadron's 'Dambusters' emblem in 1971 as seen here. Other units served were 35 Sqdn, 230 OCU and Waddington Wing. It was sold for scrap at the end of 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XL444 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET47 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL444 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET47 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 617 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976 |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847017Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
XL444 first flew from Woodford in October 1961, being delivered in the all-white scheme to 27 Sqdn the following month but was apparently prone to technical issues, so spent a fair bit of time on maintenance. It was back at Woodford inh September 1964 for a refit before going to the Scampton Wing in June 1965. It served with 617 Sqn as part of the Scampton Wing before receiving the squadron's 'Dambusters' emblem in 1971 as seen here. Other units served were 35 Sqdn, 230 OCU and Waddington Wing. It was sold for scrap at the end of 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XL444 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET47 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-VJET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Waddington Wing |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1987 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
Delivered in September 1962 and serving 83 Sqdn, Scampton Wing, 27 & 617 Sqdns, 230 OCU and 50 Sqdn/Waddington Wing, this Vulcan made its last flight to Southend for preservation in December 1986. Registered as G-VJET in 1987 in the hope of a return to display flying, the aircraft is no longer airworthy but is maintained by the Vulcan Restoration Trust in taxiable condition
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-VJET |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1987 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-VJET |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Waddington Wing |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1987 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 847009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
Delivered in September 1962 and serving 83 Sqdn, Scampton Wing, 27 & 617 Sqdns, 230 OCU and 50 Sqdn/Waddington Wing, this Vulcan made its last flight to Southend for preservation in December 1986. Registered as G-VJET in 1987 in the hope of a return to display flying, the aircraft is no longer airworthy but is maintained by the Vulcan Restoration Trust in taxiable condition
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-VJET |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1987 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL391 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET41 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846990Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
XL391 did not enter squadron service till 1968, as from 1963 it was retained for trails at Boscombe Down with the new Olympus 301 engines. After use by the BCDU (Bomber Command Development Unit), it saw service with the Cottesmore Wing, 9, 101 and 44 Sqdns. Struck off in February 1983, it was flown to Blackpool for preservation that month but funds were insufficient to look after it suitably so it rotted until sold for scrap in 2006
| Registration / Serial: | XL391 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET41 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL391 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET41 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846990Submit Correction |
| View count: | 93 |
XL391 did not enter squadron service till 1968, as from 1963 it was retained for trails at Boscombe Down with the new Olympus 301 engines. After use by the BCDU (Bomber Command Development Unit), it saw service with the Cottesmore Wing, 9, 101 and 44 Sqdns. Struck off in February 1983, it was flown to Blackpool for preservation that month but funds were insufficient to look after it suitably so it rotted until sold for scrap in 2006
| Registration / Serial: | XL391 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET41 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
Units served by this Vulcan were 27, 35 & 50 Sqdn, Cottesmore Wing, Akrotiri Wing and Waddington Wing. Converted to K.2 in 1982, it was allocated 8810M at Waddington in 1984 and eventually broken up after battle damage repair training in 1992
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 122 |
Units served by this Vulcan were 27, 35 & 50 Sqdn, Cottesmore Wing, Akrotiri Wing and Waddington Wing. Converted to K.2 in 1982, it was allocated 8810M at Waddington in 1984 and eventually broken up after battle damage repair training in 1992
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH559 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET13 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846976Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
Served 230 OCU and the Scampton Wing's 35 Sqdn as seen at the 1977 Royal Review. Broken up 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XH559 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET13 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH559 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET13 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846976Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
Served 230 OCU and the Scampton Wing's 35 Sqdn as seen at the 1977 Royal Review. Broken up 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XH559 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET13 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ XH500 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846969Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
Delivered to the RAF in 1958 and during its tenure with 617 Sqdn, this Vulcan was converted to B.1A. Later with 50 Sqdn and the Waddington Wing, it was allocated for fire practice at Scampton in 1968 as 7994M and lasted till 1981
| Registration / Serial: | XH500 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ XH500 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ XH500 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846969Submit Correction |
| View count: | 78 |
Delivered to the RAF in 1958 and during its tenure with 617 Sqdn, this Vulcan was converted to B.1A. Later with 50 Sqdn and the Waddington Wing, it was allocated for fire practice at Scampton in 1968 as 7994M and lasted till 1981
| Registration / Serial: | XH500 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A |
| C/n (msn): | [ XH500 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 50 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | North Weald (EGSX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Fighter Meet 1989 |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1989 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 845556Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
Delivered to the RAF as Vulcan B.2 XH558 in 1960. Converted to a B.2MRR in 1973 then to a K.2 in 1982 and back to a B.2 in 1985. Sold and flown to Bruntingthorpe for preservation in 1993. Registered as G-VLCN in 1995 and returned to airworthy condition in 2007. Last flight to Doncaster in 2015 and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | North Weald (EGSX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1989 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 50 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | North Weald (EGSX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Fighter Meet 1989 |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1989 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 845556Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
Delivered to the RAF as Vulcan B.2 XH558 in 1960. Converted to a B.2MRR in 1973 then to a K.2 in 1982 and back to a B.2 in 1985. Sold and flown to Bruntingthorpe for preservation in 1993. Registered as G-VLCN in 1995 and returned to airworthy condition in 2007. Last flight to Doncaster in 2015 and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | North Weald (EGSX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 May 1989 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 844737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 844737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 843961Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 843961Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 843942Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
Taken from Lightning XS458
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 843942Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
Taken from Lightning XS458
| Registration / Serial: | XH560 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL387 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET37 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF St Mawgan International Air Day 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1973 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Photo ID: | 840390Submit Correction |
| View count: | 140 |
Tony Lloyd photo
| Registration / Serial: | XL387 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET37 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1973 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XL387 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET37 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF St Mawgan International Air Day 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1973 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Photo ID: | 840390Submit Correction |
| View count: | 140 |
Tony Lloyd photo
| Registration / Serial: | XL387 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET37 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Newquay - Cornwall (EGHQ / NQY)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1973 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XH563 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET17 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1975 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 826140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH563 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET17 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1975 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH563 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET17 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1975 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 826140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH563 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET17 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1975 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1962 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 824636Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
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)
| Registration / Serial: | XA894 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS6 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1962 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1962 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 824636Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
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)
| Registration / Serial: | XA894 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS6 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 September 1962 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman CollectionContact |