From the drawing boards of Roy Chadwick and Stuart Davies - designers of the Lancaster.
First flew in 1952.
Entered service in 1956.
Held the record for the longest distance bombing raid - a total distance of 7,778 miles - from 1982-2003.
Retired from service in 1984.
The nuclear bomber that handled like a fighter.
Named after the Roman god of fire.
The Avro Type 698... better known as the Vulcan
An extraordinary aircraft flown by extraordinary crews. Famous of course for the Black Buck raids in 1982, but less well known are its exploits at Red Flag and its successful penetration of US airspace during Operation Sky Shield I and Sky Shield II.
If the plane is going to crash..the pilot and co-pilot have ejection seats...the navigator and any other crew members...well, it was nice knowing you guys...you go down with the ship since they do not have escape means built in.
- I know those voices in my head are not real, but man they have some good ideas.
- I never killed anyone, but I have read a large number of obituaries with great satisfaction.
- If I cannot make it to your funeral, I will certainly send a message indicating my approval.
If the plane is going to crash..the pilot and co-pilot have ejection seats...the navigator and any other crew members...well, it was nice knowing you guys...you go down with the ship since they do not have escape means built in.
You're kidding..
I guess if you are the navigator/bombardier or whatever you get real chummy with your maintainers and make sure they are happy.