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| British Aerospace Harrier. The Harrier is unique in the fact that it is the only aircraft that has entered service with any western Air Force that has the ability to take off and land vertically. The Harrier has the unique capability of flying backwards. One of the few British designs to be built in the United States, the Harrier gave excellent service with the United States Marines during the Gulf Conflict. During the Falklands Conflict Sea Harriers accounted for at least twenty Argentine aircraft without loss to themselves. |
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| The Sepcat Jaguar (Bae Dassault Breguet) Multirole fighter is fitted with two Rolls Royce Turboméca RB 172 Adour Mk102 turbofans. Maximum speed is 990 mph (1,593 km/h) at 36,000 feet (11,000 m) |
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| Considered by many to be the ultimate V Bomber, the Avro Vulcan was indeed an awesome sight, its huge delta wing gave it an appearance unlike any other. Airman of the U.S.A.F. called it the "Aluminium Overcast" During the Falklands Conflict. The Vulcan carried out a bombing raid on Port Stanley Airfield, to date this is the longest distance covered on any bombing mission ever undertaken. The Vulcan had a top speed of 640 mph (1,030 km/h) and a range of 3,000 miles (4,830 km) the ceiling was 55,000 feet (16,765 m) It carried a crew of five and a bomb load of 21,000 lb. (9,525 kg) The original Vulcan's were powered by four Bristol Olympus 101 turbojets of 11,000 lb. (4,990 kg) each. The engine was later developed by Rolls Royce and used to power Concord. No Vulcan is currently flying in the World today. There are at least three in the United Kingdom that are maintained in more or less flying condition. The Vulcan has a huge following of enthusiasts. If the necessary permission and finance could be obtained there is no reason why one should not take to the air once again. Various groups have tried to achieve this so far without success. |
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| The Handly Page Victor Bomber entered service with the R.A.F. in 1956. For many years it was one of the mainstays of Britain's V bomber force. The Victor carried a crew of five. The Victor had a maximum speed of 640 mph and a range of 2,700 miles, the ceiling was 55,000 ft (16,765 m). All have now been withdrawn from service. Later versions were converted to the Air to Air refuelling role, these were a very welcome sight to Coalition pilots returning from missions in the gulf Conflict. |
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| Designed as an airliner the BAC VC10 spent a short time in service with B.O.A.C., after which time several were acquired by the R.A.F. for whom the VC10 has provided many years of excellent service. The VC 10 is powered by four Rolls Royce Conway R.Co.43 bypass turbojets giving a cruising speed of 580 mph, and a range of 4,720 miles, the ceiling is 31,000 ft (11,582 m) |
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The British Aerospace Nimrod, this maritime reconnaissance aircraft, first entered service with the R.A.F. in 1968. it has continually been upgraded and will remain in service for many more years. |
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