Vulcan crash graves
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Vulcan crash graves
Image: © Peter Langsdale Taken: 16 Sep 2002
These graves in St. Michael's churchyard are those of the 3 rear seat crew of the Avro Vulcan that crashed at London Heathrow on 10 October 1956 on its return from Australia. The 2 pilots ejected safely.
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Image Location
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53.165692
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