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Home of Vulcan XH558 and English Electric Canberra WK163 #VulcanXH558 #TheSpiritofGreatBritain

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@vulcantothesky
Vulcan XH558
6 months
It was a pleasure to have @LeePitcherMP visit #VulcanXH558 to find out about the #STEM education work we do with our partner @beworkwise. We have a positive outlook on our future with the support of Lee and @MayorRos and the City of Doncaster Council.
@LeePitcherMP
Lee Pitcher MP
6 months
Incredible day with the @vulcantothesky team, seeing the Avro Vulcan XH558. They hope to see new generations find a passion for STEM careers, inspired by great engineering of the past, to create future innovation. All here in our constituency! @LouHaigh @MayorRos @olivercoppard
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@vulcantothesky
Vulcan XH558
6 months
@LeePitcherMP @LouHaigh @MayorRos @olivercoppard It was a pleasure to show off #VulcanXH558 to you. You are welcome anytime.
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Vulcan XH558
6 months
Earlier this month @save_dsa posted a link to a petition encouraging the reopening of the airspace at the airport. We’re pleased to support and sign the petition. You can help towards the reinstatement of the airspace by signing and sharing the petition.
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Vulcan XH558
7 months
Join us for a screening of Falkands’ Most Daring Raid with guest appearance from Falklands veteran Group Captain Barry Smith. Includes a presentation from Barry on the remarkable story of Vulcan XM597’s diversion to Rio de Janeiro. Book your place:
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Vulcan XH558
8 months
#OTD 6 June 1944- Brave troops of the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. 4,440 soldiers lost their lives on #DDay Our freedoms today were secured by their sacrifice. #DDay80 #LestWeForget
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Vulcan XH558
11 months
We are extremely pleased to hear the progress regarding the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This is great news for the region and hopefully for Vulcan XH558 supporters.
@MyDoncaster
City of Doncaster Council
11 months
Read more here:
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Vulcan XH558
11 months
RT @MyDoncaster: Read more here:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
Over the last two years, 2 of our volunteers (ex RAF Armourers) have restored an original Bomb Loading Power Pack. The power pack was in a shocking condition. The work they've carried out has returned the power pack to its original glory. Read their story:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
#OTD - 14 Nov 84 #VulcanXH558 was chosen to be the #RAF’s Display Vulcan.
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
On our most recent #VulcanXH558 Tour, we were privileged to welcome Dr James H Burt. Dr Burt is a retired GP and ex #RAF medic. At 101 years old, he is the oldest person that we have had visit XH558’s cockpit.
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
#OTD 28 Oct 2015 #VulcanXH558’s final flight. The last flight of all-British designed and built 4-engined jet. Watch exclusive onboard footage of Sqd Ldr Martin Withers DFC and Wg Cdr Bill Ramsey’s final time sitting at the controls of an airborne Vulcan:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
#OTD 28 Oct 2015, over 55 years after her first flight, #VulcanXH558 – the world’s last airworthy Vulcan – flew for the final time. READ MORE:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
#OTD 27 Oct 1962. The 16-28 Oct 1962, the world held its breath during the #CubanMissileCrisis. 27 Oct 1962 was the closest the world has come to nuclear Armageddon. It was the closest the #AvroVulcan came to taking part in potential nuclear conflict.
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
#OTD: 12th October 2007 - #VulcanXH558's first walk under power. After over ten years of planning and persuading, Dr. Robert Pleming and his team were about to complete the mission to return Vulcan XH558 to flight.
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
Into The Sky Podcast - Season 2 available now! Hear from Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) Chief Executive Marc Walters and Consultant Michael Trotter as they share the latest information about #VulcanXH558...
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
On 20 September 2023, the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) held an extraordinary Cabinet meeting to discuss the report that assesses whether Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a viable proposition. Read more:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
Take some time out this weekend and listen to our 'Into the Sky' podcasts. Season one episodes: Vulcan Memories, Robert's Vision, Flying High, In the sky, and Take Off. Listen now: Season two coming soon!
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
Farnborough Airshow, Sept 1955: Avro test pilot, Wing Commander ‘Roly’ Falk stole the show by completing a barrel roll in the #AvroVulcan. Falk’s display amazed the crowds and displayed the Vulcan’s fighter-like handling. Watch the footage from 2:27 mins:
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
The Vulcan XH558 Winter Raffle is back. This year you could win a top prize of a flight in one of three World War II Fighter Aircraft. It’s easy to take part. Why not try your luck!
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Vulcan XH558
1 year
On Sunday, our volunteer team carried out two sessions of #VulcanXH558 tours. Later this week, we'll be releasing eight new sessions across four dates. If you’d like to receive notice, please sign-up for our free newsletter:
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