2010
03.04
03.04
Maybe a few days late on this blog but none the less very important news ( if your a fan of this plane) 
We have to temper this great news with the fact that our Public Appeal has been waning compared with previous years, probably as a result of the poor economic conditions and the weariness of boom and bust cycles. Our main drive this year will be to finally put XH558 onto a firm business footing, with many new income generation schemes: Educational Lectures, New Merchandise, Regional Sponsorship, Competitions, and of course, an ongoing Annual Appeal. We must acknowledge we will continue to need public support, but gear the appeal over the whole year. We will now focus our campaign on the 50th Birthday Appeal, which will also be marketed through our World Record attempt for signatures on XH558’s Birthday Card, until we launch our fresh campaign in May, aimed at taking XH558 on into 2011. Very soon, those who have pledged will be receiving their “redemption” letters. Please await their arrival before making payment, so we can accurately record details and apply Gift Aid if applicable. Your continuing support is much appreciated by everyone who knows what XH558 represents and by all those who have helped XH558 over the years. She is adored and hugely valued by people all over the world. She is quite simply – the one and only! Each and every one of us owes a deep debt of gratitude to every individual who contributed, no matter how small their donation, for keeping the dream alive. My sincerest thanks and best wishes to you all, Robert Pleming. Vulcan to the Sky Trust.