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The 'V' Bombers - Avro Vulcan B.2
Images copyright © Graham K Cook. Click on the entry for a larger version
Description
The most famous of the V bombers, and an aircraft to stir the heart of many an airman and enthusiast alike, this Vulcan XL319 served with the famous 617 Sqn in a nuclear strike role. It was able to carry a Blue Steel nuclear missile or 21 x 1,000lb conventional bombs and was on standby during the Falklands War.
Location
North East Aircraft Museum, Sunderland, England. Spring 2004.
