| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XD822 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Valiant |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Valiant |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers Valiant BK1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ XD822 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 28 May 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin) |
| Photo ID: | 427394 |
| Photo Comment |
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Entered service in 1956 with 49 Sqn and in 1958 took part in Operation Grapple which saw it drop nuclear bombs called Orange Herald and Flagpole at the Christmas Island test range. Struck off charge in 1965 and scrapped. This photo was added on 4 January 2022, and has since been viewed 550 times. |