Machine tools distributor Mills CNC has pledged its support to VTST – The Vulcan to the Sky Trust. VTST is a British Charity which owns the Vulcan XH558.
Mills CNC is a major supplier of advanced machine tool technologies to the aerospace and defence sector, so its involvement in VTST’s 2015 project should come as no surprise. This support will aim to inspire the next generation of young people who are considering pursuing a career in engineering and manufacturing, whilst also extending the flying life of the XH558.
“It is well documented that the UK needs more engineers and more scientists to help it compete and win on the world stage, but we just aren’t attracting sufficient numbers of talented young people into the manufacturing sector.
Through the publicity generated by Operation 2015 and with VTST’s outreach education programme, I am confident that the project will help challenge young people’s (often negative) perceptions about careers in engineering and manufacturing. And that has to be a good thing. This is why we’re proud to be involved and associated with such an inspirational heritage project.” (Nick White, Mills CNC)