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V Bombers, the deterrent, the Cold War & the science behind it all
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XM575 - delivered to the RAF in 63. It entered service with 617 Sqn and went on to serve with the Scampton & Waddington Wings, 101, 50, and 44 Sqns.
It took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in Oct 82 and retired in 83.
Its now at East Mids Airport.
#aviation
#coldwar
#history
It took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in Oct 82 and retired in 83.
Its now at East Mids Airport.
#aviation
#coldwar
#history
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On this day in 1956 at 3:27 p.m., local time, a Mk.1 Atom Bomb, Blue Danube, detonated at 490 feet (150 meters) over the Kite Site on the Maralinga Test Range, South Australia. The bomb had been dropped from an RAF Vickers Valiant B.1 bomber, WZ366, flying at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).
October 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On this day in 1956 at 3:27 p.m., local time, a Mk.1 Atom Bomb, Blue Danube, detonated at 490 feet (150 meters) over the Kite Site on the Maralinga Test Range, South Australia. The bomb had been dropped from an RAF Vickers Valiant B.1 bomber, WZ366, flying at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).