Last flight of the Vulcan at Cosford Air Show in memory of Sir Jack Haywood

Thousands of aircraft enthusiasts descended on RAF Cosford yesterday for their air show, which featured the last flight of the Vulcan V-Bomber.

The Vulcan first came into service in 1956 and was finally retired in 1992.

The final flight of the Vulcan could have come a lot sooner than 2015 if it was not for the help of Sir Jack Hayward. Sir Jack donated £500,000 to help keep the plane in the sky, after being contacted by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust in 2006.

It was a complete coincidence that RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 took place on what would have been Sir Jack's 92nd birthday.

Over forty different types of aircraft were on show during the day, including World War Two fighter planes, right through to some of the most modern jet fighters.

Highlights included the Breitling Wingwalkers, as well as the famous performance from the Red Arrows, which had flown over Buckingham Palace in commemoration of the Queen's official birthday earlier in the week.

The Vulcan V-Bomber is now grounded for display purposes.