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Old 28th Sep 2011, 15:42
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Yes, the casualties were the four man crew of the Vulcan: Keith Sturt 29, Richard Ford 35, William Howkins 25 and Flt Lt Raymond Parrott 28 and Sgts Edmund Simpson 39 and Charles Hanson 35 who were ATC assistants in the runway caravan and SAC John Tonks 23 a fireman.

This aircraft had the more powerful engines installed and the wing leading edge broke back due to pressure before a more general disintegration.

The still photo makes it look almost 'calm' but the film clip shows how rapid the breakup was and why nobody made any attempt to eject.

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