Today In History:  30 August  [1952]   --  First flight of the Avro Vulcan

The Avro Vulcan is a jet-powered, tailless, delta-wing, high-altitude, strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force from 1956 until 1984. Manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company  designed the Vulcan in response to Ministry Specification B.35/46. Of the three 'V bombers' produced, the Vulcan was considered the most technically advanced, hence the riskiest option. Several reduced-scale aircraft, designated Avro 707s, were produced to test and refine the delta-wing design principles.

PHOTO: Avro Vulcan XH558 over Little Gransden airshow, 2014

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Photo Attribution:  Historical Aviation Film Unit