I was much impressed with the October issue of FlyPast and the articles about the Avro Vulcan. It was not in regular service when I was in the air force – I was a fighter controller from 1955 to 1957 – but I have retained an interest in the type ever since seeing one at Farnborough.
When I was in Cape Town from 1960 to 1961, I climbed Signal Hill to watch an aircraft carrier leave the harbour. As it left, a Vulcan dropped over Table Mountain and roared over the navy departure. It was a typically spectacular appearance by a Vulcan!
XH558 often visited Kemble and always gave a noisy and memorable display. I remain a fan but am sorry it is no longer flying.
Paul H
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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