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Vulcan XA897 Crash Near Heathrow and the Risks of Early V-Force
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1956

Vulcan XA897 Crash Near Heathrow and the Risks of Early V-Force

On 1 October 1956, Vulcan XA897 crashed near Heathrow, killing four crew and exposing the hazards of the RAF's early V-force service.

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Vulcan XA897 Crash Near Heathrow and the Risks of Early V-Force Featured
On 1 October 1956, Vulcan XA897 crashed near Heathrow, killing four crew and exposing the hazards of the RAF's early V-force service.
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