The day the Duke visited
Reporter: Andrew Rudkin
Date published: 24 February 2012
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FLYING a Vulcan was on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Christmas wish list in 1955.
His Royal Highness expressed his great enthusiasm for aviation on his visit to Chadderton on November 8.
On the special day Prince Philip told employees what a dream it would be to fly the strategic bomber.
His wish was eventually granted on June 24, 1958, when he was able to co-pilot one on a flight from Wyton, Huntingdon.
A number of personalities flew the Vulcan, including the then Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden.
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