538 results found
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Gloucestershire - Staverton (EGBJ / GLO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Jet Age Museum |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2011 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 78672Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
After the Wales Aircraft Museum at Cardiff disbanded their B2 Vulcan was scrapped with only the nose section being spared from the axeman. It is now on loan to the Jet Age Museum at Staverton where hopefully it will have a more secure future.
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Gloucestershire - Staverton (EGBJ / GLO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2011 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Gloucestershire - Staverton (EGBJ / GLO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Jet Age Museum |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2011 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 78672Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
After the Wales Aircraft Museum at Cardiff disbanded their B2 Vulcan was scrapped with only the nose section being spared from the axeman. It is now on loan to the Jet Age Museum at Staverton where hopefully it will have a more secure future.
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Gloucestershire - Staverton (EGBJ / GLO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2011 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 78292Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1982 |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 78292Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET50 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 78183Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1293 |
Delivered in July 1961 as a Vulcan B.2 bomber. After conversion in 1982 it served for almost two years as a flight-refuelling tanker, before retirement in March 1984. It was eventually broken up at Waddington in 1992 after being used for battle damage repair training.
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 78183Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1293 |
Delivered in July 1961 as a Vulcan B.2 bomber. After conversion in 1982 it served for almost two years as a flight-refuelling tanker, before retirement in March 1984. It was eventually broken up at Waddington in 1992 after being used for battle damage repair training.
| Registration / Serial: | XJ825 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET25 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 50 Sqn |
| 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: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 359 |
In the markings of No. 50 Squadron, RAF as a Vulcan K.2 tanker and before acquiring the wrap-around paint scheme she wore for the air display circuit.
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 50 Sqn |
| 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: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76979Submit Correction |
| View count: | 359 |
In the markings of No. 50 Squadron, RAF as a Vulcan K.2 tanker and before acquiring the wrap-around paint scheme she wore for the air display circuit.
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan K.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Valley Open Day 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76257Submit Correction |
| View count: | 295 |
Just about to touch down on runway 14.
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Valley Open Day 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76257Submit Correction |
| View count: | 295 |
Just about to touch down on runway 14.
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| 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: | 1 Group |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1988 |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1988 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76177Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Operated by the Vulcan Display Flight. Here it is beginning to taxi for its display. The crowd experienced a lot of noise and jet blast as the aircraft passed by, but no one was complaining!
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1988 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| 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: | 1 Group |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1988 |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1988 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76177Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Operated by the Vulcan Display Flight. Here it is beginning to taxi for its display. The crowd experienced a lot of noise and jet blast as the aircraft passed by, but no one was complaining!
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1988 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL359 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET31 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
Seen in the scrapping area after withdrawal from service.
| Registration / Serial: | XL359 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET31 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL359 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET31 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
Seen in the scrapping area after withdrawal from service.
| Registration / Serial: | XL359 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET31 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Scampton (EGXP / SQZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 1982 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM648 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET80 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 485 |
Seen here in the markings of No. 9 Squadron; this Vulcan was withdrawn from service in September 1982 and sold for scrap in December of that year. Its flying time during its career totalled 5,384 hours.
| Registration / Serial: | XM648 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET80 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM648 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET80 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 76048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 485 |
Seen here in the markings of No. 9 Squadron; this Vulcan was withdrawn from service in September 1982 and sold for scrap in December of that year. Its flying time during its career totalled 5,384 hours.
| Registration / Serial: | XM648 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET80 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| 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: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2009 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 75118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
This Falklands war veteran (note the two bomb symbols on the nose) is now displayed at this smashing little museum.
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2009 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2009 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 75118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
This Falklands war veteran (note the two bomb symbols on the nose) is now displayed at this smashing little museum.
| Registration / Serial: | XM597 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | PS61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2009 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET42 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 74649Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1090 |
Partly burnt on the airfield fire dump. Note the No. 35 Squadron tail marking.
| Registration / Serial: | XL392 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET42 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL392 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET42 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 74649Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1090 |
Partly burnt on the airfield fire dump. Note the No. 35 Squadron tail marking.
| Registration / Serial: | XL392 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET42 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map | Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM573 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET54 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Group |
| City / Area: | Ashland / SAC Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Nebraska, United States |
| Collection: | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 73338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 283 |
This Vulcan was delivered to the RAF in March 1963 and, after retirement, ferried to the Strategic Air Command Museum at Offut AFB in Omaha in June 1982. In 1997, XM573 was moved thirty miles down the road to be ready for the opening of the brand new Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum at Ashland. It is currently in storage behind the museum, out of display.
| Registration / Serial: | XM573 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET54 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Ashland / SAC Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Nebraska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM573 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET54 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Group |
| City / Area: | Ashland / SAC Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Nebraska, United States |
| Collection: | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 73338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 283 |
This Vulcan was delivered to the RAF in March 1963 and, after retirement, ferried to the Strategic Air Command Museum at Offut AFB in Omaha in June 1982. In 1997, XM573 was moved thirty miles down the road to be ready for the opening of the brand new Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum at Ashland. It is currently in storage behind the museum, out of display.
| Registration / Serial: | XM573 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET54 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Ashland / SAC Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Nebraska, United States |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XH534 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 70273Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Built at Woodford in Autumn 1959 serving with 230 OCU and then 27 Squadron in the maritime reconnaissance role. The squadrons insignia is on the fin. Displayed at the Queens Silver Jubilee air show at RAF Finningley.
| Registration / Serial: | XH534 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XH534 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 70273Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Built at Woodford in Autumn 1959 serving with 230 OCU and then 27 Squadron in the maritime reconnaissance role. The squadrons insignia is on the fin. Displayed at the Queens Silver Jubilee air show at RAF Finningley.
| Registration / Serial: | XH534 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR) |
| C/n (msn): | SET2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 69062Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
Vulcan rolling on Runway 27 at 1055 on RIAT Monday departures day. (Canon 40D 105mm)
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 69062Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
Vulcan rolling on Runway 27 at 1055 on RIAT Monday departures day. (Canon 40D 105mm)
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 68732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 420 |
Arriving at Fairford for the Airshow and landing on Runway 27 at 3-50pm. (Canon 40D 90mm)
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 68732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 420 |
Arriving at Fairford for the Airshow and landing on Runway 27 at 3-50pm. (Canon 40D 90mm)
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Scottish International Airshow 2014 |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | David UnsworthContact |
| Photo ID: | 64885Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
G-VLCN Avro 698 Vulcan B2 lined up for departure from Prestwick on the 7th of September 2014. A real aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | David UnsworthContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Scottish International Airshow 2014 |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | David UnsworthContact |
| Photo ID: | 64885Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
G-VLCN Avro 698 Vulcan B2 lined up for departure from Prestwick on the 7th of September 2014. A real aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | David UnsworthContact |
| 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: | 1 Group |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Sky Pageant 1992 |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1992 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 64815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1992 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| 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: | 1 Group |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Sky Pageant 1992 |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1992 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 64815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
| Registration / Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1992 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 115 |
FFD has a very long runway and it is expensive to deploy the braking chute, therefore, XH558 can safely use only her airbrakes to slow down before vacating rw09 at the end. RIAT 2012 had a high quality flying display this year but 'the Spirit of Great Britain' was still one of the highlights.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 115 |
FFD has a very long runway and it is expensive to deploy the braking chute, therefore, XH558 can safely use only her airbrakes to slow down before vacating rw09 at the end. RIAT 2012 had a high quality flying display this year but 'the Spirit of Great Britain' was still one of the highlights.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Leuchars Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 62562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 289 |
Displaying at the Leuchars Airshow. Just so happened to be the dullest part of the day but a little break in the clouds lit it up against a dark sky.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Leuchars Airshow 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Photo ID: | 62562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 289 |
Displaying at the Leuchars Airshow. Just so happened to be the dullest part of the day but a little break in the clouds lit it up against a dark sky.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | F SeggieContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| 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: | 50 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | August 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 59989Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
First flying in 1962,Vulcan XL426 was demobbed in 1986 and sold privately. Flown to London Southend airport, it was stored then refurbished to ground running condition. It remains at Southend under care of the Vulcan Restoration Trust.
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | August 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| 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: | 50 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | August 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 59989Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
First flying in 1962,Vulcan XL426 was demobbed in 1986 and sold privately. Flown to London Southend airport, it was stored then refurbished to ground running condition. It remains at Southend under care of the Vulcan Restoration Trust.
| Registration / Serial: | XL426 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET44 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map | Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Photo Date: | August 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Waddington Airshow 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2008 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 58634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
Impressive performance of this iconic aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2008 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Waddington Airshow 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2008 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 58634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
Impressive performance of this iconic aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
| Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET12 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2008 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |