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617: The Last Days of a Vulcan Squadron

617: The Last Days of a Vulcan Squadron

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The final days of 617 Squadron based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. The famous Dambusters squadron faces an uncertain future as the plane they fly, the Avro Vulcan, is withdrawn from service.

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English

Runtime

40 mins

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01 January 1982

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