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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Nov 2022, 18:13

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Vulcan Fiasco in Washington

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Posted By chevvron

There was another novel dating to about 1970ish...

There was another novel dating to about 1970ish whereby a BEA operated Trident (which flew faster than most other airliners at over 500 kt true) was 'shadowed' by a Buccaneer which could fly about...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Nov 2022, 18:01

Replies: 17

Vulcan Fiasco in Washington

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Posted By chevvron

My older brother, training at Cosford in...

My older brother, training at Cosford in 1961/62, told me about it first then when I myself was training at Lindholme in '73 I was told about it too seemingly confirming the story..

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Nov 2022, 12:22

Replies: 17

Vulcan Fiasco in Washington

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Posted By chevvron

I only know basic details but in about 1960 or...

I only know basic details but in about 1960 or '61 I think, Vulcans managed to penetrate US airspace by flying above the radar coverage of the US defences, so the USA beefed up its high level radar...

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