Britain’s Nuclear Deterrent Development – Part 10
On 16 July 1945, with the support of Britain, the United States detonated the world’s first atomic weapon. In August 1949, the USSR successfully tested
Recently I was invited by the 26th West Bessacarr Beavers group to speak about Vulcan XH558 to help the group to get their aviation badge.
We talked about the Vulcan, the size of her in double decker buses, her speed and the equivalent number of locomotive engines for the same amount of power.
The Beavers loved watching some of the video clips of 558 flying, and an engine run. They had some great questions, my favourite was when they asked about the 2 tones of colour of camouflages on the Vulcan. They were asking whether there are speed cameras in the sky as well!
I also talked with them about jobs at airports and how to stay safe when you’re working in the team with the jet.
Thank you for the invite, it was great fun. The Vulcan has been giving me the chance to learn about STEM and aircraft engineering. Hopefully this will have helped some others to be interested in the Vulcan and in working with aircraft and engineering in the future.”
The 26th West Bessacarr Scout group meet each Wednesday at St Francis’ Church, Bessacarr, Doncaster. A small but friendly group we welcome any enquiries for young people aged 6 to 14 to join, or adults willing to give some time to them as helpers or leaders. Contact can be made directly to gsl26danum@gmail.com
On 16 July 1945, with the support of Britain, the United States detonated the world’s first atomic weapon. In August 1949, the USSR successfully tested
We have all wondered about the ‘Bermuda Triangle’ and how various vessels, whether Aircraft or Ships, disappear. I had always thought that these disappearances seem
Dr Steve Liddle CEng FRAeS, is a Vulcan to the Sky Trustee and Principal Aerodynamicist at Aston Martin Formula One Team. The articles here are
On 6 February 1952, while in Kenya with her husband Prince Phillip, Princess Elizabeth was given news of the death of her father King George