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Bob Tuxford Biography and Timeline

Follow Bob Tuxford through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Bob Tuxford, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1982–1982Years on this page

1982

1 May 1982

Black Buck 1 Tanker Mission

Squadron Leader · Victor Tanker Captain · South Atlantic · Warfare / Falklands War

Captains Victor K2 XL189 during the complex tanker operation supporting the first Black Buck raid.

Role range: 1982-1982

1 May 1982

Final Vulcan Refuelling

Squadron Leader · Victor Tanker Captain · South Atlantic · Warfare / Falklands War

Provides the final planned fuel transfer that enables Martin Withers's Vulcan to continue toward Stanley.

Role range: 1982-1982

May 1982

Air Force Cross

Squadron Leader · Victor Tanker Captain · Ascension Island · Warfare / Falklands War

Receives the Air Force Cross for his role in the Black Buck 1 refuelling operation.

Role range: 1982-1982

Records, sources and methodology

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