On May 1st 1982, a single Vulcan flew over Port Stanley and bombed the airfield there, achieving a direct hit which rendered it unusable by fighter aircraft. The plane was retired by the RAF in 1984.

Avro continued working on his visions, and the Avro Vulcan bomber later became the most advanced bomber aircraft of the Royal Air Force from 1956 to 1984. Primarily, Vulcan was intended as a high ...

The Avro Vulcan's delta wing design contributed to its exceptional high-speed, high-altitude performance and iconic silhouette. With a top speed of 646 mph and impressive climb capability, the ...

The Avro Vulcan XH558 Spirit of Great Britain, which was built in about 1960, was the last of the iconic bombers in military service and, after 1986, was the last to fly at all. The aircraft has ...

The 2025 tour dates for visitors to see Vulcan XH558 at Doncaster Sheffield Airport where they spend time in the cockpit have ...