The fuel for the Vulcan was carried in 14 separate pressurised tanks. (See diagram above). Although the tanks are not self sealing, they are crash proof. Two additional fuel tanks can also be carried in the bomb bay to increase mission distance. To give the Vulcan almost unlimited range many had an air-to-air refuelling probe attached to the nose, thus enabling them to refuel mid-flight. The tanks are divided into four groups, each normally feeding it own engine. However a cross feed system was incorporated allowing fuel to be pumped to any of the four engines from any of the four tank banks. Fully ladened, the Vulcan was capable of carrying 9260 imperial gallons of Avtur aviation fuel in her fuel tanks. This did does not include fuel stored in optional bomb bay fuel tanks.

When the Vulcan's bombing role changed from high level to low level, so did her paint scheme. 
Originally painted white to be harder to detect when cruising at high altitude (and to help reflect any heat energy from a nuclear blast) the low level role called for a more conventional camouflage scheme to be used. Many people believe RAF ground crew were sanctioned to paint any suitable patterns onto the mighty delta. However, this is not the case. All Vulcan aircraft were camouflage in the same manner. The actual Vulcan camouflage pattern can be seen in the picture above. If you click on the picture you will see a larger version.

Ever wondered what sitting in a Vulcan 
cockpit was like? 
Click below to download a picture of the cockpit and to learn what many of the switches and dials actually did.

The Avro Vulcan was often compared to the USAF B-52 "Stratofortress"  strategic bomber.
 Both aircraft were in service simultaneously.