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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Vulcan bomber to make final flight in 2013


The last airworthy Vulcan bomber is set to make its final flight in 2013 as a result of the excessive technical and financial demands involved in keeping it operational, it has been announced.

Vulcan XH558, operated by the Vulcan to the Sky trust, has flown at more than 60 outdoor events, including the Queen's jubilee celebrations, and has been seen in flight by an estimated 10 million people since its refurbishment in 2007.

By the end of the 2013 display season, XH558's post-restoration flying life will be almost at an end, Trust chief executive Dr Robert Pleming said.

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