RIAT 2009 Avro Vulcan B2

Without doubt the star of this years Air Tattoo, it looked like the Vulcan was lost to airshows for good. However after a lot of hard work it returned in 2008 and made RAF Fairford this year. Sadly a possible lack of money may once again see it dissapear from the skies. Hopefully it will still be around for years to come so enjoy watching this classic British Aircraft.

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• RIAT
• 2009
• Royal
• International
• Air
• Tattoo
• RAF
• Fairford
• Gloucestershire
• Avro
• Vulcan
• Bomber
• Classic
• British
• Aircraft

[gunnerbrockin]

Wow!! Didn't know there weren't windows. It was amazing to see it flying once again, Thank you for the comments, stars and the add, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[argentotenebre]

@stormspinner1 Which make of Vulcan is that? There is a XL361 Vulcan B.2 on static display in my base, but I've never seen any others up close. The XL361 has a windowed cockpit, and a periscope looking downward on each wing. Your comment has me wondering now if there is a periscope under the cockpit, I guess I'll have to check it out!

[stormspinner1]

OH my gosh, I haven't seen one of these since 1983! One was on static display at Carswell Air Force Base (now NAS Fort Worth), during their annual air show - got to climb up and see inside - do you know there are no windows in the cockpit? They use a periscope! Amazing aircraft, 5/5 stars and an add to my "Veterans' playlist. Thank you so much for uploading this incredible aircraft!