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BLACKBURN BUCCANEER

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This page last updated on 28th February 2004

"It is well liked because of its inherent stability at low level... It has earned and kept the respect of NATO allies."
- Commanding Officer, 16 Squadron RAF, February 1984.

S.2 XT279 of 801 NAS, HMS Victorious 1966; from Patrick J. Burke's collection

The mighty Buccaneer was an aircraft apparently forged from solid steel by the gods themselves and though starting out as a rather underpowered beast went on to become the best-loved post-war attack aircraft in the UK. In bygone years Buccs would be found screaming along at hedge-top height (or lower!) leaving behind deafened but happy admirers... so if you never saw one, read on and maybe I'll be able to give you an idea why any UK resident with an aviation interest would quite happily be knocked over by a Bucc's shockwave!

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