Five a day - Part 38

[haveblue]

Our own heavy jet bomber today, the fantastic Vulcan. Did not land at Lossie that frequently in my recollection but overshoots were more common. Always impressed in the air or on the ground.

Vulcan B2 RAF - RAF Lossiemouth 1970s by Alan M, on Flickr

Vulcan B2 RAF Ser XM612 - RAF Lossiemouth 1970s by Alan M, on Flickr

Vulcan B2 & Nimrod - RAF Lossiemouth 1970s by Alan M, on Flickr

Vulcan B2 RAF 35 Sqn Ser XJ780 - RAF Lossiemouth late 1970s by Alan M, on Flickr

Vulcan B2 and EC121 - RAF Lossiemouth 1970s by Alan M, on Flickr

[dragonchaser]

Superb!! Especially the last one, how unique is that

[Punkrunner62]

What a classic post, some great shots form Lossiemouth, and the last one with the EC-121 just amazing.
Cheers.

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these, an absolute classic type. And that last shot is something else!

[BFM]

Great shots especially the last one.

[daggerfan]

Classic stuff, Alan. Another vote for the last pic. Was the Connie a USN one?

[haveblue]

Hi Daggerfan. A long time ago but think it was a USAF one.

[paddyboy]

Hi Alan

What an aircraft

I have 100’s of shots, but they are almost all of XL426 & XH558

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[halky68]

I just love these trips down memory lane. Greatly appreciated and please please please keep posting..for me the best thread on the forum.

[F3]

Another nice set Alan. However the penultimate one XJ780 actually carries the badge of 27 Sqn. Dumbo the flying elephant, the cartoon of which they were allowed to use by Walt Disney himself on a goodwill visit to the States. Think that maybe the one which is preserved @ Carlisle airport.

[Nighthawke]

XJ823 is at Carlisle. I have XJ780 as scrapped.

[viggen091]

There are some great posts recently
Thanks all for posting
Please keep them coming
That last shot is amazing

[haveblue]

Hi F3, thanks for spotting my error and giving the story behind the 27 Sqn badge as I did not know that history.

[Stratocruiser]

Ah, air shows will never be the same without the iconic Vulcan.
Thanks for keeping it alive in another superb post