Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street
Bristol BS2 0UW
United Kingdom
+44 117 471-0150

May 14, 2025

VIA EDGAR AND E-MAIL

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549-6010

To the addressees set forth above:

In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we hereby request acceleration of the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-287207) (the “Registration Statement”) of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (the “Company”). We respectfully request that the Registration Statement become effective as of 4:01 p.m., Eastern Time, on May 16, 2025, or as soon as practicable thereafter. In making this acceleration request, the Company acknowledges that it is aware of its responsibilities under the Act. Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, please orally confirm that event with our counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP, by calling Jennifer Gascoyne at +44.20.7710.1029.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

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