Officially, it was around 1984, however XH558, the recently-restored Vulcan was retired from RAF service on March 23rd 1993. Officially, it was around 1984, however XH558, the recently-restored Vulcan was retired from RAF service on March 23rd 1993.
The Vulcan was designed in the early 1950's and entered RAF service in 1956
The motto of RAF Maintenance Command is 'Service'.
The Vulcan entered service with bomber squadrons in July 1957, although it had been flying in the test and training role before that.
The letters 'RAF' after ones name denote current service with the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom.
In May/June 1938, the RAF's 19 Squadron got the first Spitfires in service
No, armourers in the RAF do not typically go on patrol with the RAF Regiment. The role of an armourer is primarily focused on maintaining, servicing, and repairing aircraft weapons, munitions, and associated equipment. The RAF Regiment, on the other hand, is responsible for providing protection and security for RAF airfields and assets.
No, however if you join the one and finish you service time you can then reinlist in the other.
I tested the ignitor for my '86 vulcan 750 and as I suspected it showed bad. I followed the info in my service manual.
The Fire Brigade don't fly aircraft or carry offensive weapons. The RAF has it's own 'Fire Brigade' operated by the RAF Regiment on each RAF base.
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Finish your service time, Retire, Get wounded or ill and you can sometimes buy your way out
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