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Take A Trip On Board Vulcan XH558

In just over a month's time Vulcan XH558 will complete the last flight of an illustrious career.

Due to be grounded forever in September, the aircraft and its crew are ensuring tens of thousands of people get a last and very memorable glimpse of a remarkable machine.

More from Forces TV: Vulcan XH558 In Incredible Lake District Low Pass

Last month's appearances at the Royal International Air Tattoo were a highlight of an extremely busy display and flypast summer calendar.

See the full report below:

Flying on her own and with the Red Arrows XH558 once again stole the show, casting a delta-winged shadow over much newer jets. 

More from Forces TV: 1972 Red Arrows Operation Longbow Film  

Having flown for far longer than any other Vulcan and with concerns over the safety of the airframe and engines, one of the most iconic aircraft of the 20th century will soon roar no more.

 

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