Historical Events tagged with "vulcan bomber"
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RAF's Air Assault on Argentine Forces
Operation Black Buck was a significant air operation carried out by the Royal Air Force aimed at neutralizing the Argentine Air Force. Conducted on 1 May 1982, the operation involved the use of Avro Vulcan bombers launching long-range bombing raids against critical targets within the conflict, particularly the airbase at Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The RAF's use of precision bombing illustrated the tactical capabilities of long-range aviation in modern warfare and was a pivotal moment during the Falklands War. Challenging due to distance and logistics, the successful execution represented a showcase of strategic aerial power.
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