https://www.ipernity.com/tag/ronslog/keyword/678923 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/19/49/18713.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/ronslog/keyword/678923 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:07:43 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:07:43 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364401 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364401 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:45:22-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364401"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/01/5364401.fa66ba89.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8355) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364401"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/01/5364401.fa66ba89.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364400 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364400 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:43:40-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/00/5364400.1bf4e36c.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8354) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/00/5364400.1bf4e36c.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364399 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364399 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:43:05-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364399"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/99/5364399.ca1e364b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8353) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364399"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/99/5364399.ca1e364b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364398 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364398 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:42:31-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/98/5364398.c0594ffc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="93" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8352) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/98/5364398.c0594ffc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="93" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364397 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364397 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:41:40-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364397"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/97/5364397.4a9798c7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8351) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364397"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/97/5364397.4a9798c7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364404 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364404 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:48:30-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364404"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/04/5364404.5b117399.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8358) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364404"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/04/5364404.5b117399.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364403 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364403 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:46:41-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364403"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/03/5364403.7fcd83cd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="81" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8357) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364403"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/03/5364403.7fcd83cd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="81" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364392 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364392 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T11:04:51-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364392"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/92/5364392.d5e15860.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (2990) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364392"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/92/5364392.d5e15860.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364391 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364391 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T11:01:36-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364391"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/91/5364391.374b6134.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (2989) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364391"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/91/5364391.374b6134.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364402 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364402 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:45:52-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/02/5364402.ddb105ca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8356) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/44/02/5364402.ddb105ca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364395 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364395 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T11:07:55-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364395"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/95/5364395.3664c584.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="153" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (2993) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364395"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/95/5364395.3664c584.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="153" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364394 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364394 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T11:07:34-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364394"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/94/5364394.f0f7fbd4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (2992) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364394"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/94/5364394.f0f7fbd4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364393 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364393 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T11:07:23-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364393"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/93/5364393.40dc7692.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (2991) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364393"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/93/5364393.40dc7692.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364396 tag:ipernity.com,2009-07-11,doc-5364396 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:40:05 +0000 2009-07-02T10:38:49-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Ron's Log) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364396"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/96/5364396.1ff44ac4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="118" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 (8350) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/ronslog">Ron's Log</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/ronslog/5364396"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/111/43/96/5364396.1ff44ac4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="118" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During post WWII modernization, Britain wanted an aircraft with speed, altitude and bomb-carrying ability equal to anything in existence. The Vulcan went into operation in 1952 and flew with the RAF until the 1980s, when it was replaced by the European-built Tornado. This plane at Castle Air Museum is the second version which became operational in 1960. The first bomber to use the delta wing, it had a maximum speed of 640 MPH, ceiling of 65,000 feet, range of 4,600 miles and bomb load capacity of 21,000 pounds. They were used in the Falklands war of 1982 and for a time held the record of the longest bombing raid in history. (Eclipsed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991). Some Vulcans were converted for strategic reconnaisance. This aircraft arrived at Castle Air Museum in 1981 and is on indefinite loan to the museum courtesy of Her Majesty's Government.</div> Ron's Log