Aircraft Photo of XH498 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 | UK - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	XH498
Aircraft Original Type:	Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:	Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:	Avro 698 Vulcan B.1
C/n (msn):	PS36
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:	617 Sqn

Location
City / Airport:	OhakeaMap
Country:	New Zealand
Airport Codes:	ICAO: NZOH IATA: OHA Local: - Other: -

Photo Date:	October 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	414309

Photo Comment
XH498 was involved in a very embarrassing incident when on October 25, 1959, it clipped an embankment while attempting to land during the opening of Wellington's new international airport. The port landing gear was left dangling. XH498 diverted to Ohakea where it landed safely albeit with the port gear collapsed. Repaired it continued in service until 1967. Photo from: RNZAF/Air Force Museum of New Zealand This photo was added on 22 November 2021, and has since been viewed 481 times.

Photo Comment

XH498 was involved in a very embarrassing incident when on October 25, 1959, it clipped an embankment while attempting to land during the opening of Wellington's new international airport. The port landing gear was left dangling. XH498 diverted to Ohakea where it landed safely albeit with the port gear collapsed. Repaired it continued in service until 1967. Photo from: RNZAF/Air Force Museum of New Zealand

This photo was added on 22 November 2021, and has since been viewed 481 times.

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