Well Vulcans were’nt a single purpose tool, just ask the Argentinians, finally used in anger just before retirement. And if u do a bit of digging, I think u will find that the Vulcans had to be modified to fit the nuclear devices of the day and dont forget, basically the last 20 odd years of their lives the RN had the Nuclear deterant. Im pretty sure theres more informed forumites that can point u in the right direction to find info on VUlcans other than saying “stick it in Google”. Hope this helps. 😀
Bex
PS: Flpflop, nearly there mate, all the best to you & your colleagues.
Bex
Although you are on the right lines I’m afraid in todays political climate she will be seen and remembered by some as a weapon.
Yes they were not a ‘single purpose tool’ but for each purpose that the Vulcan had it was for one function and that was a bomber, no matter what it delivered.
The way I like to look at it was self defence, we never started a war with the Argentinians, we simply defended our borders by whatever means necessary.
Even in her most harmless role as a tanker she was tasked with keeping our defences in the air ready to protect our country.
No I don’t think IMHO she was ever a WMD but a DEFENDER of the realm and a bloody good one too, I just hope that the pollitacal nimby’s and pansy enviromentals get their own way and put the brakes on before she makes airshows what they used to be.
As for not flying yet, I am happy to wait till next years season knowing that everything will be done properly and safetly.
Best of luck to you all guys………
Regards,
John.
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