XL426 is a B2 Vulcan and was the 44th of the 88 Vulcan B2s built. Now preserved, by the Vulcan Restoration Trust, at the former RAF Rochford, now London Southend Airport, Essex. Returning to base after an engine test.
XL426 is a B2 Vulcan and was the 44th of the 88 Vulcan B2s built. In common with all other Vulcans, she was constructed by A V Roe & Co. at its Chadderton, and Woodford plants, and made her first flight, lasting 95 minutes, from Woodford on August 23rd, 1962. After four further test flights, XL426 was collected by an RAF crew and entered service with 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton on September 13th, 1962.
XL426 was delivered to her new owner at Southend Airport on December 19th, 1986.
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XL426 is a B2 Vulcan and was the 44th of the 88 Vulcan B2s built. Now preserved, by the Vulcan Restoration Trust, at the former RAF Rochford, now London Southend Airport, Essex. Returning to base after an engine test.
XL426 is a B2 Vulcan and was the 44th of the 88 Vulcan B2s built. In common with all other Vulcans, she was constructed by A V Roe & Co. at its Chadderton, and Woodford plants, and made her first flight, lasting 95 minutes, from Woodford on August 23rd, 1962. After four further test flights, XL426 was collected by an RAF crew and entered service with 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton on September 13th, 1962.
XL426 was delivered to her new owner at Southend Airport on December 19th, 1986.
A TimeLine Events photocharter.