Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
140-142 Kensington Church Street
London, W8 4BN
United Kingdom
+44 117 457 2094
November 29, 2021
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
Attention: | Erin Purnell |
Thomas Jones | |
Kevin Stertzel | |
Dale Welcome | |
Re: | Vertical Aerospace Ltd. |
Registration Statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-257785) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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-4 (File No. 333-257785), as amended (the “Registration Statement”) of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (the “Company”). We respectfully request that the Registration Statement become effective as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 1, 2021, 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 David Stewart at +1 (405) 933-4988.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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Very truly yours, | ||
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. | ||
By: | /s/ Vincent Casey | |
Name: Vincent Casey | ||
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
cc: | (via email) Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Michael Cervenka, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Robbie McLaren, Latham & Watkins (London) LLP David A. Sakowitz, Winston & Strawn LLP Michael J. Blankenship, Winston & Strawn LLP Paul Amiss, Winston & Strawn (London) LLP |