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XD818, 1956 Vickers Valiant BK.1, C/N: Not Found XD875

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XD818, 1956 Vickers Valiant BK.1 C/N Not Found XD875, Only complete Valiant out of 107 built that survives at RAF Museum Cosford, which also has on display a Victor and a Vulcan.  XD818 from No. 49 Sqn. dropped Britain's first live H-bomb in 1957 during Op. Grapple. It was converted to a tanker in 1961.

Only complete Valiant out of 107 built that survives at RAF Museum Cosford, which also has on display a Victor and a Vulcan. XD818 from No. 49 Sqn. dropped Britain's first live H-bomb in 1957 during Op. Grapple. It was converted to a tanker in 1961.

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Photographer: Arjun Sarup
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Shot Date: 2012-05-21
Airport: EGWC
RAF Cosford Airport, Albrighton, England United Kingdom
Upload Date: 2016-03-21
Views: 175

Photo MetaData

Device Manufacturer: Nikon Corporation
Device Model: NIKON D300S
Device Type: Digital Still Camera
Shot Time: 2012:05:21 18:14:00
Original Image Size: 1200 x 801 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/40 sec
F Number: f/5
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 320
Focal Length: 24 mm
Flash: Compulsory Flash, Return light not detected
Exposure Mode: 1
White Balance: 0
Scene Type: Directly Photographed
Contrast: 0
Saturation: 0
Sharpness: 2
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