A masterpiece of British engineering 'excellence', she acted as a nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War until the arrival of Polaris. Prior to her retirement in 1993 she had thrilled many in air displays nationwide.

Built as a bomber and some 106 feet in length with a wingspan of 111 feet she had no means of defending herself from attack. With a crew of 5, the Avro Vulcan bomber had a top speed of 625 mph and excelled at a height of 61,000 feet, as well as having a remarkable capacity for low level flight to avoid enemy radar detection.

XH558 is to be restored to flight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Vulcan, and she will undertake a distinctive display flying season from 2002 above the UK and beyond.

This superb and evocative painting has been reproduced as a limited edition print in association with the Vulcan Operating Company, owners of the Vulcan aircraft (XH558) depicted in the picture.

Royalties from the sale of the prints will go towards the "Vulcan To The Sky" restoration project appeal. For further details:

Overall print size: 31" wide x 23" high.

Image size: 23" wide x 17" high.

David Walton, owner of XH558 says,
"This is a magnificent painting of 558. Philip West's attention to detail is outstanding. Looking at this painting you can get a real sense of the power and size of this amazing aircraft as it climbs gracefully over the countryside."

Delta Lady by Philip West
850 s/n prints w/FOUR signatures.	SOLD OUT
125 Artist's Proofs.	US $240

Vulcan Crew Signatories
Squadron Leader David Thomas (Pilot)
Wing Commander Mike Pollitt (Pilot)
Squadron Leader Andy Marson (Navigator)
Squadron Leader Barry Masefield (AEO)