Restored Vulcan to take flight at Air Tattoo (From Swindon Advertiser)

Restored Vulcan to take flight at Air Tattoo

2:40pm Thursday 14th February 2013 in News

A VINTAGE aircraft is set to win the hearts of aviation enthusiasts when it appears at RAF Fairford later this year.

Organisers have announced the Vulcan XH558 has just been confirmed for this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo in the Cotswolds.

Vulcan XH558 is the only flying example of this large Cold War bomber in the world having been restored to flying condition in 2007 following a public fundraising campaign by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTTS) that helped raise more than £7m.

The appeal of the delta-winged Vulcan owes as much to its curvaceous design as it does its sheer size and power. In the air, its thunderous yet graceful display is one of the most eagerly-anticipated on the UK airshow circuit.

As well as watching its display at RAF Fairford on July 20-21, visitors will be able to visit the Vulcan Village within the Air Tattoo’s Vintage Zone to find out more about the aircraft and talk to members of the aircrew.

Air Tattoo Chief Executive Tim Prince said: “It was people’s love for the Vulcan and their desire to see it fly again that enabled the incredible fundraising team to do the impossible and bring this amazing aircraft back to flying condition.”

The Air Tattoo is staged in support of the RAF Charitable Trust. July’s event will feature a thrilling seven-hour flying display, a large static aircraft park and a wide range of interactive family entertainment. For a full list of all the visitor opportunities and to purchase Earlybird tickets, visit airtattoo.com – all under-16s go free.