The aircraft flew from the UK to the Falkland Islands via the British outpost of Ascension Island, relying entirely on aerial refueling to reach its target. This raid showcased the Vulcan's ...

Britain's only flying Cold War Vulcan bomber and which participated in Operation Black Buck bombing Stanley airport during the Falkland Islands conflict of 1982, will take its final flight next ...

the principal base on the Falkland Islands. The Atlas aircraft was refueled using what is known as the probe-and-drogue system. This sees a refueling probe extend from the front of the Atlas ...