The Vulcan lacked the range to fly to the Falklands without refuelling several times, as it had been designed for medium-range stand-off nuclear missions in Europe. The RAFs tanker planes were mostly converted Handley Page Victor bombers with similar range, so they too had to be refuelled in the air. A total of 11 tankers were required for two Vulcans, a huge logistical effort as all aircraft had to use the same strip
The famous Black Buck Raid completed by Avro Vulcan Bomber XM607
An Avro Vulcan Bomber practicing low level flight over the misty countryside
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 breaks to land in the setting sun
Avro Day. The last fling Vulcan Bomber with the worlds last two Lancaster Bombers
Avro Lancaster Bombers alongside Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558
Avro Vulcan XH558 together with Avro Lancaster Bomber
Avro Vulcan XH558 taxis out as Lancaster PA474 and FM112 of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
The Iconic Avro Vulcan and Avro Lancaster Bomber in formation. Vulcan Bomber and Lancaster Bomber.
Avro Vulcan XH558 passing the White Cliffs at Beach Head
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During Operation Black Buck 1, Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers and his crew aboard Vulcan 607 and its Victor K2 tankers find themselves flying through a violent electrical storm over the South Atlantic or their way to Port Stanley.
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The famous Vulcan Raid on Port Stanley. Vulcan XM607 low level over the sea.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 over a field of poppies.
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During Operation Black Buck 1, Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers and his crew aboard Vulcan 607 and its Victor K2 tankers find themselves flying through a violent electrical storm over the South Atlantic or their way to Port Stanley.
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Avro Vulcan and Avro Lancaster Bombers above the clouds in formation
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Avro Lancaster Bombers with Avro Vulcan XH558 at sunset.
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Avro Vulcan low level flight
A Vulcan scrambles from RAF Waddington during a harsh storm.
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Raf Cold War Relics the Avro Vulcan and English Electric Lightning
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Avro Vulcan Bombers caught out in the snow at Raf Finningley
Landing at Doncaster for the final time. Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558.
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Landing at Doncaster for the final time. Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 power climbing out
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 cruising through the cloud base. XH558 was the worlds last flying Vulcan Bomber.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 over Lincoln Cathedral. XH558 was the worlds last flying Vulcan Bomber.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 about to touchdown for the last time
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 'The Spirit of Great Britain'
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 takes off in to the sunset
Avro Vulcan Bombers scramble in the misty dawn light.
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For the final time the Red Arrows lead Avro Vulcan XH558 in a tribute fly past before the big delta bomber lands for the final time.
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 in to the setting dun with The Red Arrows.
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Vulcan Bomber XH558 in formation with The Red Arrows.
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Avro Vulcan XH558 with the Red Arrows breaking behind
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 with the Red Arrows
Avro Vulcan XH558 and The Red Arrows in big V formation of the London.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 getting airborne as the sunset turns the sky red
Avro Vulcan Bombers, part of the RAF's V-Force break to land for the final time.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber trailing vapour from its wing tips
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 heads home as the sun starts to dip in the sky.
October 2015 and Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 flies for the final time.
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 bids farewell to her flying career on a cold October afternoon in 2015
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Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 and the lightning storm of the gods
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 taking off at sunrise
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 cruising over the clouds
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
Avro Vulcan Bomber. The legendary V-Bomber in service with the RAF
The iconic Avro Vulcan Bomber sitting in a ray of light
Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 takes off from an overcast Runway at Former RAF Finningley
The sublime Avro Vulcan Bomber performing the famous ‘Wingover’ in a moody sky
