There are up to 5 solar eclipses every year and a total solar eclipse about every 18 months. One of those total solar...
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English Electric Canberra WK163 is one of Britain’s most important Cold War jet-age aircraft. She spent most of...
30 June 2023
On Saturday 30 August 1952, history was made as Avro Type 698, VX770, took to the sky for the first time. It was the ...
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On Saturday 30 August 1952, history was made as Avro Type 698, VX770, took to the sky for the first time. It was the ...
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Test beds
Aside from regular duties, several Vulcan airframes were put to use in test and development roles. XA894...
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On 27 July 1971, during his Royal Air Force training to become a jet pilot, King Charles III (HRH Prince Charles at t...
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From February 1962 onwards two jets in every major RAF base, armed with nuclear weapons, were on standby for Quick Re...
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