Vulcan Bomber Passes Over Wrexham in Final Welsh Flight

An iconic Vulcan Bomber was spotted over the skies of Wrexham this afternoon as the plane made its final journey across the skies of North Wales. 

In what was the plane’s final flight over Wales the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 passed over Wrexham as part of its journey back from the Rhyl Airshow.

Known as the ‘Spirit of Britain’ served the Royal Air Force throughout the Cold War. The plane was restored to its original glory back in 2007 – however in May 2015 it was announced that the plan would retire in September 2015.

The decision came as a result of the three companies who assist the project with technical expertise announcing they were ending their support.

Today’s appearance at the Rhyl Airshow is to be among one of the last for the bomber plane.

The iconic plane was spotted passing over Wrexham shortly after 4:40pm this afternoon – however it would seem those who live in the Holt area got the best view of the Vulcan bomber.

@wrexham great view of the Vulcan right over Holt!

— Linzi (@SoScrummyCakes) August 29, 2015

We’ve also been sent this great video of the Vulcan passing over by @steviesvlogs

Sadly the Vulcan was a bit far away. But I got it. @wrexhampic.twitter.com/D3gSGfmpzS

— SteviesVlogs (@steviesvlogs) August 29, 2015

*Thanks to Linzi for sending us the image featured above!

Vulcan Bomber on last flight ever pic.twitter.com/Kj8e1f6Bpd

— Nick Roberts (@NWR91) August 29, 2015

Our route map from earlier:

Vulcan is in Wrexham / @TheCestrian / @shitchester / @DeesideDotCom area today! This is planned route eastwards. pic.twitter.com/NavdGEoizJ

— Wrexham.com (@wrexham) August 29, 2015