“@IanDProctor @ROD558 Talking of Javelins, trying to out turn a Vulcan B1A......i don't think so #twitterVforce”
Pictures, marking the centenary of the RAF have been released, highlighting the highs, the lows and the heroism of countless airmen who defended Britain in times of crisis.
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The winter weather has allowed me to scan some of my 'back catalogue' dating back many years. Here is the RAF flypast of 3 Vulcans, 4 Lightnings and 2 Phantoms over Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London in June 1980. A Vulcan aircraft can still be seen in the air - XH558 flies regularly during the summer air show season, but it does need support as it costs approx £16,000 per hour to fly ! See : www.vulcantothesky.org/ There is also one (XM655) that doesn't fly but gets as far as 'fast taxi'. see : www.xm655.com/ and several other non working ones in museums. June 1980 (Slidescan 1980 - June 031)
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The Red Arrows, RAF Waddington Airshow
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British aerobatic team Red Arrows has performed a majestic flypast with XH558, the last of the Vulcan bombers, for the final time at the Southport Air
The UK's last flying airworthy Vulcan bomber takes to the skies for a final flypast before retirement.