More To The Vulcan Story

Last week we reported on the last flight of the Vulcan. The magnificent vision of this aircraft performing a faultless take-off and landing display was very impressive but on one flight out of Prestwick in Scotland XH558 needed a bit of help from a friend.

Apparently the nose gear failed to extend on the aircraft’s final descent and it took a slightly older aircraft, a Spitfire, to assist. The Spitfire flew close to the Vulcan’s right wing and confirmed that the wheel was only half extended. A few climbing tight turns for the Vulcan did the job and the wheel extended to allow a safe landing as it followed in after the Spitfire.