Avro Vulcan XL426 | |
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General information | |
Type | Avro Vulcan B2 |
Manufacturer | Avro |
Status | Preserved in taxiable condition |
Registration | G-VJET |
Serial | XL426 |
Total hours | 6,236 |
History | |
First flight | 23 August 1962 |
Last flight | 19 December 1986 |
Preserved at | London Southend Airport, England |
Avro Vulcan XL426 is one of three remaining taxiable Avro Vulcan strategic bombers, the other two being XH558 and XM655. It has been owned and maintained by the Southend-on-Sea-based registered charity the Vulcan Restoration Trust since 1993 and carries out regular taxi runs at London Southend Airport.[1] It served with the Royal Air Force from 1962 to 1986.[2]