Aerospace Defence Events

Vulcan's Double Diamond Salute

Posted 3 November 2011

Next year will be very special for the United Kingdom and for the British Aerospace industry. As well as being the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it is the Diamond Jubilee of both the Vulcan and the Victor, two all-British aircraft that perfectly embody the spirit of engineering excellence that the UK Aerospace industry continues to promote.

Above: Last flying Avro Vulcan B.2 XH558 ('Delta Lady' ) at Waddington International Air Show, 3 July 2011.

Thanks to the efforts of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust one Vulcan is still flying, demonstrating the UK Aerospace industry’s considerable contribution to British defence and technology and providing inspiration for new generations of engineers and aviators.

Above: Guided tours of the world's last airworthy Avro Vulcan Bomber at the Farnborough Airshow, 24 July 2010.

Graham Chisnall ADS Group Managing Director said: “Vulcan to the Sky Trust has some terrific plans to use the aircraft to mark this wonderful year, touring the country and providing opportunities for our members to join the Jubilee celebrations in a very appropriate way. ADS is happy to endorse the Vulcan’s unique ‘Salute to Her Majesty’ and I’d like to encourage all our members to consider taking part.”

Above: The Vulcan taking off at Farnborough.

For more information see: www.vulcantothesky.org

Alternatively, contact Michael Trotter, Business Development Director, Vulcan to the Sky Trust on 07803 141483 or email: mtrotter@vulcantothesky.org .