Peter Roberts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I have found a couple of photos of 617 Sqn Vulcans lined up at Scampton with some Victors. The one at the end of the line appears to be XL319 and the third appears to be XL321. Have I got this right? Can anyone confirm please, and also help with the identity of the other Vulcans in the line up? The second aircraft in the line up lacks the probe (refuelling?) on the nose - any serial no. for this one? Thank you PR Edited January 2, 2014 by Peter Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 XL319 has its own website and was attached to 617 http://www.avrovulcanxl319.co.uk/history.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks Chadders. I think that is the first one in the line up, but not sure. The second aircraft lacks the squadron badge on the fuselage, but has the triple lightening strike marking on the tail (?) so maybe a recent acquisition? PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish 251 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If it helps, yes, XL319 and XL321 both served with 617 at various times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks mate, yes, does help a bit. Appreciate the reply, PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 XL321 was the subject of Airfix's kit - and was indeed in the markings of 617 Sqn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks Bill Yes, I noticed that. I managed to look over the instructions from the older Airfix kit. 312 also seems to have a rank pennant, so perhaps the CO's plane? PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 That should read XL321 in last post - edit facility is not cooperating! PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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