RAF in Camera: 1960s
RAF in Camera: 1960s The Swinging Sixties was a remarkable decade. In 1960, all three of the V-bombers - Valiant, Vulcan and Victor - were in service. For the Royal Air Force it was a most…
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RAF in Camera: 1960s
The Swinging Sixties was a remarkable decade. In 1960, all three of the V-bombers - Valiant, Vulcan and Victor - were in service. For the Royal Air Force it was a most interesting period in their history, representing a period of base closures, contraction and a significant change in equipment - especially in the level of technology operated.
Within Transport Command, the Britannia C.1 was operating alongside the Comet C.2, providing an excellent strategic transport capability. The English Electric Lightning established a firm place in British aviation history by being the first single-seat fighter designed to exceed the speed of sound in level flight. The Comet C.4 would enter service in 1962, the VC-10 C.1 in July 1966 and the Belfast C.1 by the end of 1966.
During the decade, the RAF celebrated its 50th Anniversary, having been formed on 1 April 1918. They also came to be embroiled