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March 16, 2012

Vulcan Flight Tests Scheduled For April

Last Flying V-Force Aircraft Scheduled To Highlight Falklands Anniversary

The last flying Vulcan should be taking to the skies again in April as supporters dig deep to fund her annual maintenance. More than £100,000 (approx. $157,000 U.S.) was raised in February, giving the charity’s Trustees the confidence needed to send vital aircraft systems to specialist suppliers for refurbishment.

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Typhoon Hits Unusual Milestone

Test Airplane Has 'Flown' Further Than Any Of Its Type ... And Never Left The Ground

Typhoon has completed 11,000 hours in a special BAE Systems test-rig. Tailor-made for the aircraft, the rig is located in Brough in the North East of England, and can simulate the most demanding conditions Typhoon is ever likely to encounter.

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