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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
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Avro Vulcan
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
From Bomber to Tanker: a quick look at Mighty Vulcan’s last Operational Role before being Retired from Active Service
by Dario LeoneAs a direct result of the Falklands conflict, the RAF suddenly, had a huge requirement for air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft, to…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Black Buck 6 and ACME Missions: a quick look at British operations on Latin American soil during the Falklands War
by Dario LeoneThe spotlight was thrown on Chile’s cooperation with the UK when, on May 18, Westland Sea King ZA290 carrying an SAS…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Shocking video shows Avro Vulcan VX770 disintegrating during fast pass at RAF Syerston in 1958
by Dario LeoneThe tragic loss of Avro Vulcan VX770 at Syerston in September 1958 was caused by a simple case of over-exuberance, flying…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Project E and the cooperation between USAF’s SAC and RAF’s Bomber Command during the Cold War
by Dario LeoneAlthough SAC had 380 B-52s and 1,367 B-47s by the end of 1958, compared with Britain’s three V-Bombers, it is worth…
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AirshowsCold War EraMilitary Aviation
A representative description of an air display routine by Vulcan XH558
by Dario LeoneThose who have seen Vulcan XH558 display can’t fail to have been impressed. Few aircraft have had such an impact on…
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Cold War EraLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
The controversial crash of Vulcan XA897, the first Vulcan B1 to be delivered to the Royal Air Force
by Dario LeoneA few hundred yards short of the runway, Vulcan XA897 hit the ground before bouncing back into the air… Although the Vulcan had…
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Aviation HistoryCold War EraMilitary Aviation
HERE’S HOW YOU COULD SCRAMBLE A VULCAN STRATEGIC BOMBER IN 2 MINUTES
by Dario LeoneVulcan aircraft featured a rapid start system to allow the bombers to take-off in very short time to head for enemy targets…
