WIDOW Mavis Elliott is ensuring that a cause close to her husband's heart is not forgotten.

John Elliott developed a passion for Vulcan bombers during his time in the RAF.

His home in Borrowby, near Thirsk, was full of Vulcan memorabilia and his widow, Mavis, is backing efforts to get the last version flying again.

It is in a hangar in Leicestershire, as efforts continue to prevent it being snapped up by US interests.

The Vulcan Operating Company wants to have it flying again in time for the 50th anniversary of the prototype's first flight, in 2002.

Anyone interested can contact Mrs Elliott on (01845) 537615 or Vulcan to the Sky, PO Box 3240, BH21 4YP