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About Vulcan XL426
XL426 in the RAF
Written by Richard Clarkson   
Jan 10, 2008 at 12:34 PM

XL426 with 83 Squadron
XL426 with 83 Squadron
XL426 is a B2 Vulcan and was the 44th of the 88 Vulcan B2s built. In common with all other Vulcans, she was constructed by A V Roe & Co. at its Chadderton, and Woodford plants, and made her first flight, lasting 95 minutes, from Woodford on August 23rd, 1962. After four further test flights, XL426 was collected by an RAF crew and entered service with 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton on September 13th, 1962.
Last Updated ( Jan 28, 2008 at 11:15 AM )
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XL426 at Southend
Written by Richard Clarkson   
Feb 04, 2001 at 12:00 AM

XL426 made her final flight from RAF Scampton to Southend Airport on December 19th, 1986, in the hands of Squadron Leader Paul Millikin (captain); Squadron Leader Neil McDougall (co-pilot); Squadron Leader Ken Denman (air electronics officer); Squadron Leader Dave Moore (navigator radar), and; Squadron Leader Ray Leach (navigator plotter). Chief Tech Dave Thorpe (crew chief) was also on board for the flight.
Last Updated ( Jan 28, 2008 at 10:16 AM )
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