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Only 10 Were Built: The British Cold War Heavy-Lifter Twice The Size Of A C-130 Is Waking Up In Queensland

A unique aircraft, designated as the Avro Vulcan BK.

Only 10 Were Built: The British Cold War Heavy-Lifter Twice The Size Of A C-130 Is Waking Up In Queensland

A unique aircraft, designated as the Avro Vulcan BK.7, is currently located in Queensland, Australia. Only ten examples of this heavy-lifter were ever constructed during the height of the Cold War era. This particular Vulcan represents the final remaining unit of its kind. It was originally designed and built by Avro Aircraft Limited in Britain between 1961 and 1968. The aircraft has been undergoing restoration work at Archer Point Airbase, with plans now underway for its first flight since 1984.


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