Avro Hawker Vulcan

The Vulcan was Britain’s largest operational combat aircraft and was designed for strike and strategic reconnaissance roles. It became a familiar sight at SAC bases by participating in weapons tests and SAC bombing competitions. The Vulcan also carried out alert exercises and training operations with SAC as part of NATO and Western Hemisphere defense.  

This Vulcan (S/N XM573) was the 101st aircraft produced, and it was delivered to the Royal Air Force Strike Command in March of 1963. It was presented to the Museum as a token of cooperation between the Royal Air Force and the Strategic Air Command and made its last flight into Offutt AFB, Nebraska in June of 1982. This Vulcan is one of three Vulcans on display in the United States.