Operation Black Buck – A Vulcan and the Falklands … a long day

Tin Triangle—the Vulcan’s lighthearted nickname in service was a stark contrast to the awesome capability of this aircraft. The Vulcan was not ground-breaking aerodynamically speaking, it could bring 21 1,000 pound bombs to bear on enemy forces, as well as having nuclear strike and anti-radar capabilities. Air-to-air tanker was also added to its portfolio later in its career. This is one serious combatant. (Photo by John Dibbs/facebook.com/theplanepicture)

When the big three British-built “V-Force” bombers—the Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor and the Avro Vulcan—came on line during the early stages of the Cold War, they were all designed for one purpose—to drop a nuclear bomb on the Soviet Union’s doorstep. Thankfully, the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, NATO strategic nuclear deterrent was a huge success as the delta-winged Avro Vulcan acted as the tip of the spear and stood guard,...

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