RAF crew of No. 50 Squadron Vulcan XM598 with RNZAF pilot, John Bates, who gained the world altitude bagpipe playing record. RNZAF Base Ohakea.
L-R: Flight Lieutenant MP Horton, Flieutenant A Ferguson, Squadron Leader Bygate, Flight Lieutenant JF Brazier, Flying Officer John Bates, Flight Lieutenant R Fletton, Flying Officer N Barton.
Group. RAF Vulcan pilot with others at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This Vulcan was visiting for the opening of the Mangere airport.
L-R: unknown American, unknown Wing Commander (Base Commander), unknown RAF Air Vice Marshal (Vulcan pilot), unknown civilian, Air Commodore Gill.
Group. RAF Vulcan pilot with others at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This Vulcan was visiting for the opening of the Mangere airport.
L-R: unknown Wing Commander (Base Commander), unknown RAF Air Vice Marshal (Vulcan pilot), unknown civilian, Air Commodore Gill.
Wide view of the RAF Vulcan after crashing at Ohakea, after damaging its undercarriage at the Rongotai airshow.
Copy neg made to replace vinegar syndrome original.
High view of the tarmac at RNZAF Station Ohakea with two RAF Vulcans from No. 12 Squadron, No.1 Bomber Group, RAF, and two USAF F-4 Phantoms, in New Zealand for Operation Queen Bee. The Vulcans are XM650 and XM612. The Phantoms are 64-0694 and 63-7626.