In 1956, the Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 officially joined the ranks of the Royal Air Force, equipped with what has reportedly been deemed the Phase 2 wing (which bolstered the aircraft's stability when ...

The Avro Vulcan Takes Flight. Avro favored the name Ottawa, in homage to Avro’s Canadian ties. The weekly magazine Flight had a few name ideas, too, including Avenger, Apollo, and Assegai.

The Avro Vulcan was nearly retired when war broke out in the Falklands. Yet, using patched-up refueling systems and Cold War tactics, it completed some of the longest bombing runs in history.

The Avro Vulcan was designed in the late 1940s and retired from the Royal Air Force in 1984. XH558 returned to the skies again in 2007 and flew 228 flights and 346 hours, much to the thrill of ...

The Avro Vulcan made her maiden flight on Aug. 30, 1952 and officially entered into RAF service in September 1956. The Vulcan was a jet-powered delta-wing strategic bomber, ...

The Avro Vulcan, known by its designation XH558, may have to be permanently grounded earlier than thought if crowds of well-wishers fail to heed warnings to stay away from Doncaster’s Robin ...

The end of the end is near for the famed Avro Vulcan Bomber “XH558.” The aircraft has been flying in private hands and with private funding since 2007, an amazing feat to say the least. Now ...

The new Avro Vulcan XH558 is a Class 37 diesel-electric locomotive. It was bought in 2015 by freight operating company Direct Rail Services, which has refurbished the locomotive at a depot in Derby.

Last flying Avro Vulcan prepares for its final displays. The bomber will be undertaking two final flights on October 10 and 11. Alexandra Sims. Saturday 03 October 2015 17:23 BST. Comments.

Inspired by the high-altitude Avro Vulcan jet, the new timepiece blends military cues with understated styling. By Nick Sullivan Published: May 17, 2023 12:53 PM EDT Save Article ...