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V-Force Reconnaissance
The role of Britain’s V-Force deterrent is well known but less so the reconnaissance versions of the three British bombers. Dr Kevin Wright examines the wide variety of often secret reconnaissance tasks these aircraft performed for the RAF.
Handley Page Victor: A complete history
The Victor ably served the RAF for 35 years. Doug Gordon examines the design, development and service of the futuristic-looking V-bomber.
Vickers Valiant recce missions revealed
No 543 Squadron’s motto was highly appropriate when it came to operate the Vickers Valiant in the strategic reconnaissance role. Whether mapping large swathes of the soon-to-be-former British Empire, locating Soviet Navy ships or — possibly — gathering intelligence for the CIA about Cuba, this unit kept a close Cold War watch
Edging the Atlas Forward
Nigel Pittaway tells the story of how an RAF A400M Atlas C1 recently completed a round-the-world tour
RAF Maritime Shackleons - ’Growlers’ on the Prowl
The different variants and operational service of the RAF’s maritime Shackletons are detailed by Dr Kevin Wright.
74 Sqn and the Lightning F.3
Tony Clay describes the Lightning F.3 and its time with the RAF’s famous ‘Tigers’, 74 Squadron
The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook
RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.
Vulcan and Victor - their mini delta precursors
Tony Buttler examines the scale test-beds that preceded the Victor and the Vulcan – and V-bombers that might have been
Meteoric Rise
After standing outside at Yorkshire Air Museum for many years, Meteor WS788 is being restored. Graham Buckle describes the project
Night-fighter Meteor project advances at Elvington
Graham Buckle and his team at Elvington in Yorkshire have taken...