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Valiant to Cape Town: 214 Squadron’s Long-Range Flight
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1959

Valiant to Cape Town: 214 Squadron’s Long-Range Flight

On 9 June 1959 214 Squadron flew a Vickers Valiant non-stop from the UK to Cape Town, demonstrating long-range RAF in-flight refuelling.

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On 9 June 1959 214 Squadron flew a Vickers Valiant non-stop from the UK to Cape Town, demonstrating long-range RAF in-flight refuelling.
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