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Old 12th Sep 2008, 08:26
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BBC: The last flying Vulcan Bomber could be making one of its final appearances at Leuchars Airshow at the weekend unless £1.6m can be raised, restorers warn.
Dr Robert Pleming, Vulcan To The Sky Trust chief executive, said after five years and a £7.5m restoration project the cash was needed to run it annually.
The Cold War aircraft, which makes an "earth-shaking roar" on take off, has just been brought back to life.
But now it could be destined for the hangar once again without a sponsor.
The news comes after a major sponsor, which was to invest to keep the aircraft flying, was lost.
Dr Pleming said: "It looks as if the door may now be closing on the future of the Vulcan in flight.
"I think that anyone wishing to see a Vulcan in flight should do so as soon as possible."

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