Vulcan XM607 - Hoodie Spitfire PR MKXIX Camels and Snipes

Camels and Snipes

Due to engine and manufacturing problems the aircraft was replaced by the Hawker Typhoon in 1943

402 Flight of the Fleet Air Arm

XM607 took part in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands conflict in 1982

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Vulcan XM607 - Hoodie Spitfire PR MKXIX Camels and SnipesAvro Vulcan Type 698 B2 Bomber XM607 took part in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands conflict in 1982. As XM598 had technical problems, it was replaced by XM607, which performed the first sortie on Port Stanley Airport, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers. XM607 undertook 3 more sorties right up until June 12.