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Project to save the last Falklands' war Vulcan bomber

A British charity has launched a campaign with the aim of having the last surviving example of the Avro Vulcan delta winged bomber which became famous during the Falkland Islands war, returned to flight.

According to the Vulcan to the Sky project the bomber is an important part of British history gaining its deserved recognition after a dangerous mission to the Falkland Islands. Although originally designed to carry nuclear bombs in the Cold War, the Vulcan was modified to carry conventional bombs when the need for nuclear warheads was less important.

However with the emergence of the new generation of aircraft the Vulcan bomber soon lost its uniqueness and simply became just another plane, but it was in the Falklands War that the Vulcan showed its true greatness.

Flying over 4000 miles beyond its range the bomber managed to neutralise a small but integral target needed by the Argentineans, Stanley airport. This dangerous mission which, should have been aborted due to numerous problems; for example a shortage of fuel, helped to bring about victory for the British.

The Vulcan to the Sky project was promoting itself at the RAF Waddington air show on the 2nd July 2006, where its aims were on display to a number of aeroplane enthusiasts. Vin de Terre's managing director was at the show and as a former serviceman with a passionate interest in planes saw the importance of helping this project.

Vin de Terre specialises in personalised wine labelling, where unique labels are produced as per the clients request. A distinctive label has been created for the Vulcan Project and the aim is to promote the availability of these labelled bottles. The bottles will be sold at £10 and all profits made will go to the project.

The personalised wine label unique to the Vulcan to the Sky will enable the customer to have a role in the restoration as well a memento of the Vulcan itself. Customers will be able to purchase the labelled bottles directly from us via our website www.savethevulcan.co.uk