Restored RAF Vulcan Bomber XH558
Vulcan to the Sky !!
Photo used with permission, thanks to Mike at Airshow Photos!
- The Avro Vulcan is a delta wing subsonic jet bomber that was operated by the Royal Air Force from 1953 until 1984. The Vulcan was part of the RAF's V bomber force, which fulfilled the role of nuclear deterrence against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It was also used in a conventional bombing role during the Falklands conflict with Argentina.
- XH558, was recently restored for use in display flights and commemoration of the jets' role in the Falklands Conflict.
- XH558 / G-VLCN is the only airworthy example of the 134 Avro Vulcan V-bombers that were operated by the Royal Air Force from 1953 until 1984.
- Originally built in 1960 and used by the RAF between then and 1992 in the bomber, maritime reconnaissance and air-to-air refuelling roles. It is presently operated by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust as a display aircraft, funded entirely by charitable donations and the UK Lottery's Heritage Fund.
- It is registered with the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority as G-VLCN but has an exemption to fly in Royal Air Force markings as XH558.
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