Aircraft Photo of XL390 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #503178
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XL390
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET40
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:617 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Newquay - CornwallMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGHQ   IATA: NQY   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAF St Mawgan International Air Day 1974
 
Photo Date:6 August 1974
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 503178
Photo Comment

Arriving for the following days International Air Day. Destroyed and all 4 members of the crew killed when it crashed during a display rehearsal at Glenview NAS, Illinois, 4 years later on 11 August 1978.

This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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