A few months ago, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust received the fantastic news that Avro Vulcan XH558 will remain at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This confirmation marks a significant milestone, providing long-term certainty for the aircraft’s future at the site following ongoing discussions with the City of Doncaster Council (CDC). The decision to remain in Doncaster, formerly RAF Finningley, ensures that XH558 will not need to be dismantled for relocation—much to the relief of supporters and everyone involved with the Trust. The aircraft’s historical ties to the airport make this an especially fitting outcome.
With this confirmation, the Trust is excited to continue its mission of preserving and sharing the remarkable story of XH558, alongside the broader history of the Royal Air Force, the Cold War, and the V-Force. The Trust also plans to grow its educational outreach, inspiring young people to pursue careers in aerospace, engineering, and aviation. Following the announcement, Christian Foster, Programme Director for South Yorkshire Airport City—the initiative dedicated to reopening the airport—remarked, “We are looking forward to working with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust to put a lease in place that gives them some long-term security.”
Vulcan XH558 Tours. Photo via Vulcan to The Sky Trust
Discussions are now underway regarding a specific plot of land identified for the proposed Vulcan Experience visitor attraction. The Trust hopes to move into lease negotiations in the coming months. Further updates will be shared with XH558’s supporters as soon as new information becomes available. For more information about the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, visit www.vulcantothesky.org
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
Get her flying again! I would donate. Anything to see her make that classic steep angled climb, engines roaring!