Why did XH558 stop flying?

From 2011 it moved to a new year-round base at the commercial Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The prospect of grounding and sale due to lack of funds was regularly averted, and XH558 flew long enough for fundamental engineering life-expectancy issues to become the main threat to continued operation.

Where is Vulcan XH558 now?

Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Though it hasn’t flown in nearly five years, the XH558 is now the last surviving airworthy Vulcan bomber and is based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport which has become a memorial to its era.

When was the Vulcans last flight?

October 28, 2015
Avro Vulcan/Last flight

Is Vulcan XH558 still flying?

On 28 October 2015, over 55 years after her first flight, Avro Vulcan XH558 – the world’s last airworthy Vulcan – flew for the final time. XH558 is an aircraft of many firsts and lasts.

Can I visit the Vulcan XH558?

The story of Vulcan XH558: her RAF career, restoration to flight and operation in air displays. Visitors will be able to watch and take part in demonstrations and hands-on activities – the Tinkering Zone.

Can you visit Vulcan XH558?

What happened to the Avro Vulcan XH558?

The last Vulcan squadrons were disbanded in 1984, but Avro Vulcan XH558 flew on in the RAF Vulcan Display Flight until September 1992. As the result of an MoD cost-cutting decision, the aircraft was sold to C Walton Ltd and flown in to Bruntingthorpe Airfield, near Lutterworth, Leicestershire, on 23rd March 1993.

What ever happened to the XH558?

The aircraft was stood down from active service in 1984 and thereafter the RAF continued to operate XH558 under the Vulcan Display Flight banner, during which time it became an immensely popular solo performer on the British airshow circuit.

When was the first Vulcan B2 XH558 made?

Vulcan B Mk.2 XH558 was manufactured by AV Roe & Co Ltd and made its maiden flight from Woodford on 25 May 1960. Its arrival at RAF Waddington’s No. 230 Operational Conversion Unit in July 1960 marked the delivery of the first Vulcan B2 to the RAF.

What was the last Vulcan aircraft to be retired?

The last Vulcans in service were the 6 tankers and a few other standard aircraft as trainers, all with 50 Squadron, which disbanded on 31 March 1984. XH558 was finally withdrawn from service on 17 September 1984.