During the Cold War, the UK required long-range, high-altitude bombers to deliver nuclear payloads, and that's when A.V Roe & Company (Avro) came up with Avro Vulcan. This development was made due ...

The Avro Vulcan's delta wing design contributed to its exceptional high-speed, high-altitude performance and iconic silhouette. With a top speed of 646 mph and impressive climb capability ...

Manufacturers A V Roe & Co (Avro) named the aircraft 'Vulcan' after the Roman god of fire. The plane initially carried the UK's first nuclear weapon, the Blue Danube gravity bomb, and was equipped ...