Final Vulcan formation pictures
Posted: 25 Dec 2024, 21:06
This is lifted straight from the RAF Association Facebook page:
"In 1982, the Final Vulcan Squadron was disbanded, marking the end of an era. Below are images captured during their final journey as a squadron. These rare photographs were shot by RAF Photographer Sergeant Brian Lawrence. Witness four Avro Vulcan B2 Bombers from No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron soaring over the English Countryside for the last time before their disbandment. On December 21, 1982, No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron officially disbanded, signifying the closure of not only the last Vulcan bomber squadron but also the final strategic bomber squadron within the RAF."
"All of these airframes still survive in preservation, except for XL391 on the far side which was preserved at Blackpool until 2006 when it was cutup due to extensive deterioration."
"In 1982, the Final Vulcan Squadron was disbanded, marking the end of an era. Below are images captured during their final journey as a squadron. These rare photographs were shot by RAF Photographer Sergeant Brian Lawrence. Witness four Avro Vulcan B2 Bombers from No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron soaring over the English Countryside for the last time before their disbandment. On December 21, 1982, No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron officially disbanded, signifying the closure of not only the last Vulcan bomber squadron but also the final strategic bomber squadron within the RAF."
"All of these airframes still survive in preservation, except for XL391 on the far side which was preserved at Blackpool until 2006 when it was cutup due to extensive deterioration."
