"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... this was the aircraft I grew up seeing regularly, and it left a lasting impression.