The Avro Vulcan is one of the most iconic British aircraft ever built. A mainstay of the the RAF during the Cold War, it's iconic delta-wing shape graced the skies of England for over 50 years. But what many people don't know, is that the Avro Vulcan almost became a commercial passenger jet. This is the story of the Avro Atlantic.
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