Great value aviation
art prints. Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan Bomber aircraft. Aviation art
prints of the RAF's Vulcan Bomber by leading aviation artists David
Pentland, Michael Rondot,Nicolas Trudgian, Geoff Lea and Barry Price. Available from Cranston Fine Arts,
the aviation art company.
Vulcan Refuel by Ivan Berryman.
Vulcan B2 XM607 of No.44 Sqn refuels from a Victor tanker of No.55 Sqn. One of several fuel stops in the 16 hour mission to the Falklands and back.
Item Code : B0338
Vulcan Refuel by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
The Vulcan B2 takes off from Ascension Island to play a major role in Operation Corporate, the name given to the British military operation to retake the Falkland Islands. The Vulcan would take part in the seven planned bombing missions during the Falklands campaign codenamed Operation Black Buck. Each mission would require a solo Vulcan Bomber (plus an airborne reserve Vulcan in case of problems with the first) to fly and bomb the Argentinean airfield at Port Stanley, requiring the support of 12 Handley Page Victor K2 tankers of 55 and 57 squadron on the outward journey and 2 Victors and a Nimrod on the return journey.
Item Code : KA0010
Falklands Bomber by Keith Aspinall. - Editions Available
A Vulcan bomber returns from one of the Black Buck missions to the Falklands, preparing to touch down at RAF Ascension Island after what was the longest range bombing mission in history.
Item Code : B0336
Vulcan Return by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
Vulcan B2 bomber XM602 in its white paint scheme of the early 1960s. Delivered in November 1963 to No.12 Sqn, it subsequently formed part of the Coningsby Wing which moved to Cottesmore in 1964. This aircraft exchanged to the Waddington Wing in 1968, and joined 9 Sqn, 50 Sqn and 101 Sqn in 1975, 1979 and 1980 respectively. XM602 was preserved at St. Athan in 1982, but was eventually scrapped in 1993, with the nose section recovered by the Avro Aircraft Heritage Society.
Few aircraft have evoked such strong emotions with the airshow-going public as Vulcan XH558. Climbing almost vertically, with black smoke pouring from its thundering Olympus engines at full power, the Vulcan could bring any airshow to a complete standstill. Crowds watched in awe as the majestic delta winged bomber created a deafening roar of smoke and noise, the sight and sound of its display an emotional and unforgettable experience for those who witnessed it.
Item Code : MR0053
Vulcan XH558, The Loved One by Michael Rondot. - Editions Available
The last RAF Vulcan XH558 arrives at Bruntingthorpe Airfield Leicestershire, at 13.30hrs on Tuesday 23rd March 1993 to form the core of the British Aviation Heritage Collection.
Item Code : DHM6155
Big Thunder by Mark Postlethwaite. - Editions Available
The Falklands conflict led to the Vulcan being used for the first time in anger in 25 years of RAF service; 44, 50 and 101 Sqdn. aircraft were involved in Operation Corporate with five crews selected, two from 50 Sqdn., one each from 44 Sqdn. and 101 Sqdn., plus others from the disbanded 9 Sqdn. This beautiful painting portrays the mighty XM607 at altitude during the work up period prior to active operations. During the Falklands War XM607, piloted by Martin Withers, flew there and back from Ascension Island non-stop, covering a staggering 7,500 miles; the flight lasted 15 hours 45 minutes – at the time, the longest combat flight in history. The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the outward journey and once on the return journey.
Item Code : DHM1636
Corporate Prelude by Philip West. - Editions Available
The retirement of the mighty Vulcan from the Royal Air Force with all its attendant publicity tends to make us forget the heady days when even the smaller At Home or Station Air Day could rely on the Vulcan as one of its star attractions. In this picture artist Steve Gibbs has tried to create something of that simple carnival atmosphere of the provincial show by showing the scene at an Open Day at RAF Swinderby in Lincolnshire during the early 1980s. Avro Vulcan B2 XM575 does a dramatic touch-and-go in front of the distinctive hangers of the well-known former airfield. As the pilot applies full power, the smoke from the Olympus engines begins to build as the magnificent delta thunders into the air to demonstrate its astounding agility to a totally enthralled crowd of onlookers.
A Vulcan Mk B2 of 44 sqn lifting off into the dawn sky during the cold war. 44 sqn were the first equipped with these aircraft in 1960, initially receiving the earlier Mk 1As passed on from 83 and 617 sqns who had upgraded to the B2 as the Mk 1A was phased out. It was in fact the last squadron to use them, seeing active service in the bombing of Port Stanley during the Falklands war and finally relinquishing them in 1984
Item Code : DHM2412
Deterrent at Dawn by Keith Woodcock. - Editions Available
Moments after take off, the mighty Avro Vulcan XH558 begins her majestic climb through stormclouds, out over the British countryside towards the North Sea. A masterpiece of British engineering excellence, with a crew of 5, she reached a speed of 625 mph and excelled at a height of 61,000 feet, as well as a remarkable low level capacity for avoiding radar detection. Built as a bomber and some 106 feet in length with a wingspan of 111 feet, she had no means of defending herself from attack.
An Avro Vulcan BMk2 of No. 617 (Dambuster) Squadron thunders into the air in a scene from the early 1960s. Painted in all-white anti-nuclear flash markings these Vulcans formed the mainstay of the R.A.F. nuclear strike force.
Item Code : DHM2455
Vulcan Thunder by Nicolas Trudgian. - Editions Available
The Vulcan B2 takes off from Ascension Island to play a major role in Operation Corporate, the name given to the British military operation to retake the Falkland Islands. The Vulcan would take part in the seven planned bombing missions during the Falklands campaign codenamed Operation Black Buck. Each mission would require a solo Vulcan Bomber (plus an airborne reserve Vulcan in case of problems with the first) to fly and bomb the Argentinean airfield at Port Stanley, requiring the support of 12 Handley Page Victor K2 tankers of 55 and 57 squadron on the outward journey and 2 Victors and a Nimrod on the return journey.
Item Code : DHM0793
Vulcan Twilight by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Sorely missed on the air display circuit, this Vulcan is pictured flying high over Niagra Falls. Used as a heavy bomber and particularly in the Falklands War of 1982, just the sound of the engines and the vibrations of the ground announced its arrival. Rumour had it that this magnificent aircraft might make a return at some time to the air display scene but this seems to be increasingly unlikely as time passes.
On the 30th April 1982, flying from Wideawake airfield on Ascension island, Flt. Lt. Martin Withers and his crew, flying RAF Vulcan (XM607) launched the first Black Buck bombing operation of the Falklands War. There and back the non-stop flight covered 7,500 miles, lasting 15 hours 45 minutes – at the time, the longest combat flight in history. The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the outward journey and once on the return journey.
Item Code : DHM2644
Return to Ascension by Simon Atack. - Editions Available
The Vulcan B2 of 50 Squadron heads to Ascension Island from its base at Waddington, where it had been completely overhauled, including the fitting of a refuelling probe, which had to be found from various stores at Catterick, Goosebay in Labrador, Canada, and Wright-Patterson Airfield in Ohio, USA. The Vulcan would take part in the seven planned bombing missions during the Falklands campaign codenamed Operation Black Buck. Each mission would require a solo Vulcan Bomber (plus an airborne reserve Vulcan in case of problems with the first) to fly and bomb the Argentinean airfield at Port Stanley, requiring the support of 12 Handley Page Victor K2 tankers of 55 and 57 squadron on the outward journey and 2 Victors and a Nimrod on the return journey.
Item Code : DHM1338
Vulcan B.2, 50 Sqn, Waddington by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
Much loved by its crews, the mighty delta winged Avro Vulcan was designed to perform Britains nuclear deterrent bomber role during the Cold War. It carried out this responsibility for more than a decade. The aircraft then served as a low-level nuclear strike and maritime radar reconnaissance platform, before finally being called to war action in the Falklands conflict where it provided long-range bombing capabilities, attacking surface targets and Stanley Airport.
Item Code : DHM2330
The Persuaders by Philip West. - Editions Available
The legendary Vulcan bomber en route to the Falklands on what was the longest bombing mission in history. The Black Buck missions began on Ascension Island, 7500 kilometres from the target, requiring multiple refuels and impeccable planning.
Item Code : B0337
Falklands Vulcan by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
The longest ever bombing mission, 30th April - 1st May 1982. Vulcan B2 XM607 of 44 sqn prepares to refuel from Victor K2 XH672 of 57 sqn on its return from bombing Port Stanley Airport on the Falkland
Item Code : DHM2413
Black Buck One by Keith Woodcock. - Editions Available
The
Avro Vulcan was the worlds first delta winged heavy bomber. the first
prototype flew on the 30th August 1952 and the first production Vulcan
flew in February 1955. The first Avro Vulcan's arrived for service
with the Royal Air Force with 230 operational Conversion Unit (OCU) at RAF
Finningley in May 1956. with the first squadron to receive the Vulcan in
July 1957 was 83 squadron. In April 1968 Bomber Command merged into
the Newly created Strike Command with eight Squadrons being equipped with
Vulcan's. A terrain Hugging variant was introduced (the Vulcan SR2)
in 1973 to all squadron except no. 27 squadron (Flying Elephants) which
was a maritime reconnaissance squadron (also named Dumbo which the squadron
was given permission by Walt Disney to use the badge) The Last Major role
for the Avro Bomber was the bombing of Argentinean Airfields in the
Falkland Islands During The Falklands Conflict.
The Avro Vulcan high Altitude Bomber
with a crew of five. Top Speed 650 mph with a ceiling of 60,000 feet.
maximum range of 5750 miles (with in flight refuelling). with a
conventional bomb load of 21 x 1000 lb bombs.
RAF Vulcan MKB2 by Barry Price
Royal Air Force subsonic bomber the Vulcan last used in the bombing
of Goose Green during the Falklands War.
Lone Ranger by John Young. Sorely missed on the air display circuit, this Vulcan is pictured
flying high over Niagra Falls. Used as a heavy bomber and particularly
in the Falklands War of 1982, just the sound of the engines and the
vibrations of the ground announced its arrival. Rumour had it that this
magnificent aircraft might make a return at some time to the air display
scene but this seems to be increasingly unlikely as time passes.
Deterrent at Dawn by Keith Woodcock A Vulcan Mk B2 of 44 sqn lifting off into the dawn sky during the cold
war. 44 sqn were the first equipped with these aircraft in 1960, initially
receiving the earlier Mk 1As passed on from 83 and 617 sqns who had
upgraded to the B2 as the Mk 1A was phased out. It was in fact the last
squadron to use them, seeing active service in the bombing of Port Stanley
during the Falklands war and finally relinquishing them in 1984.
Black Buck One by Keith Woodcock The longest ever bombing mission, 30th April - 1st May 1982. Vulcan B2
XM607 of 44 sqn prepares to refuel from Victor K2 XH672 of 57 sqn on its
return from bombing Port Stanley Airport on the Falklands.
Delta Lady by Philip West Moments after take off, the mighty Avro Vulcan XH558 bomber begins her
majestic climb through storm clouds, out over the British countryside
towards the North Sea. A masterpiece of British engineering 'excellence',
she acted as a nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War until the arrival
of Polaris. Prior to her retirement in 1993 she had thrilled many in air
displays nationwide. XH558 has been restored to fly in display flight in 2002 to celebrate the
50th anniversary of the first flight of the Vulcan.
Vulcan XH558, The Loved One by Michael Rondot
"The noise was fantastic. The earth moved and shook as a huge
trumpeting roar set off all the car alarms. The hairs on the back of my
neck stood on end; everyone stood still and listened and then it appeared.
I fell in love and I knew I would never forget my first Vulcan
display." Few aircraft have evoked such strong emotions with the
airshow going public as Vulcan XH558, the subject of Michael Rondot's
painting. Climbing almost vertically, with black smoke pouring from its
thundering engines at full power, the Vulcan could bring any airshow to a
complete standstill. Crowds watched in awe as the majestic delta-winged
bomber created a deafening roar of smoke and noise, the sight and sound of
its display an emotional and unforgettable experience for those who
witnessed it. Signatories: MRAF The Lord Craig of Radley, Sqn Ldr Martin Withers and
Sqn Ldr David Thomas.
Heyday by Steve Gibbs The retirement of the mighty Vulcan from the Royal Air
Force with all its attendant publicity tends to make us forget the heady
days when even the smaller At Home or Station Air
Day could rely on the Vulcan as one of its star attractions. In this
picture artist Steve Gibbs has tried to create something of that simple
carnival atmosphere of the provincial show by showing the scene at an Open
Day at RAF Swinderby in Lincolnshire during the early 1980s. Avro Vulcan
B2 XM575 does a dramatic touch-and-go in front of the distinctive hangers
of the well-known former airfield. As the pilot applies full power, the
smoke from the Olympus engines begins to build as the magnificent delta
thunders into the air to demonstrate its astounding agility to a totally
enthralled crowd of onlookers.
