Airfix 1/72 Avro Vulcan 'Black Buck' B.2 Scaled Plastic Model Kit

The Avro Vulcan, an iconic aircraft in post-war British aviation, featured a distinctive delta wing design. It was born out of a rigorous Air Ministry requirement for a fast, high-altitude strategic bomber capable of carrying nuclear payloads. In August 1952, the Vulcan's inaugural flight marked a significant leap forward, doubling the capabilities of previous British bombers. When it joined No.83 Squadron at RAF Waddington in July 1957, the Vulcan became the world's fastest nuclear-capable bomber, a remarkable addition to the Royal Air Force. However, by the time of the 1982 Falklands conflict, the Vulcan was nearing retirement as nuclear deterrence shifted to Royal Navy submarines. The unexpected Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands revived the Vulcan for one last mission. It was the sole aircraft capable of delivering a payload to the Islands from RAF Ascension Island, requiring multiple mid-air refuellings. The final three squadrons operating the Vulcan (Nos 44, 50, and 101) conducted a series of missions under the code name 'Black Buck.' The most renowned of these, 'Black Buck One,' damaged the Port Stanley runway with one of its twenty-one bombs. This surprise attack rendered the airfield unusable for fast jets and set a record for the longest bombing raid in history at the time.