THE last airworthy Vulcan bomber flew across Gwent earlier today, as part of its tour of the UK to mark its final year of flight.

The Avro Vulcan XH558 took off from Doncaster on Sunday, flying across the Severn Bridges to St Athan before flying over Llandegfedd Reservoir near Pontypool.

Argus readers took some dramatic shots as the mighty delta-winged bomber flew over South Wales for the last time.

Reuben took this dramatic shot as it flew over the Severn Bridge:

South Wales Argus: Vulcan flypast over Chepstow

Here's another one from Reuben as XH558 flew up the Severn Estuary:

South Wales Argus: Vulcan flypast over Chepstow

 

Phil Taylor took this great shot of the Vulcan:

South Wales Argus: Vulcan XH558 Flying Alongside old Severn Bridge

Vulcans were designed and built at Woodford Aerodrome, Stockport, for the Royal Air Force and first flew in 1952.

It was part of the UK's strategic airborne nuclear strike force, known as the V-force, the Vulcan flew alongside the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor aircraft.

No longer in the RAF service, a decision to end flights by the legendary Cold War bomber this year was announced by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTTS).

The delta-winged Vulcan XH558 is the only flying example in the world, having been restored to flying condition in 2007 following a public fundraising campaign that helped raise more than £7 million.