| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Group |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | WaddingtonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXW IATA: WTN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 1981 |
| Photo by: | Shaun Connor |
| Photo ID: | 730524 |
| Photo Comment |
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The 1 Group panthers head badge has been applied on the fin along with the Union Flag. Replicating the markings applied to Vulcan aircraft that were sent to the USA to compete in the 'Giant Voice' SAC Navigation and Bombing competitions. XM605 departed Waddington a few days after the photo was taken (September 2nd 1981) to be presented to the USAF at Castle AFB, Ca for their museum. This photo is copyright © Shaun Connor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 September 2024, and has since been viewed 115 times. |