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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13D/A filed by Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

    5/19/26 6:02:48 AM ET
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549


    SCHEDULE 13D

    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    (Amendment No. 7)


    Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

    (Name of Issuer)


    Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share

    (Title of Class of Securities)




    G9471C107

    (CUSIP Number)
    Jason Mudrick
    Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., 31 West 52nd St., 16th Floor
    New York, NY, 10019
    646-747-9500

    (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
    04/20/2026

    (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


    If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. Checkbox not checked

    The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    101,021,846.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    101,021,846.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    101,021,846.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    58.4 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Capital Management, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    101,021,846.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    101,021,846.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    101,021,846.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    58.4 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Jason Mudrick
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    101,021,846.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    101,021,846.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    101,021,846.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    58.4 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    IN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    CAYMAN ISLANDS
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    23,356,030.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    23,356,030.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    23,356,030.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    17.0 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    23,356,031.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    23,356,031.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    23,356,031.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    17.0 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    13,458,661.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    13,458,661.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    13,458,661.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    10.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    1,404,767.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    1,404,767.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    1,404,767.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    1.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    14,863,428.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    14,863,428.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    14,863,428.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    11.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    3,520,599.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    3,520,599.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    3,520,599.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.7 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    3,520,599.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    3,520,599.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    3,520,599.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.7 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,731,491.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,731,491.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,731,491.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,731,491.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,731,491.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,731,491.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Stressed Credit Master Fund, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,710,801.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,710,801.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,710,801.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Stressed Credit Fund GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,710,801.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,710,801.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,710,801.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    2.1 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,238,495.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,238,495.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,238,495.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    1.8 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    2,238,495.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    2,238,495.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    2,238,495.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    1.8 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    512,447.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    512,447.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    512,447.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    0.4 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    512,447.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    512,447.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    512,447.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    0.4 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Co-Investment Opportunity III, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    250,000.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    250,000.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    250,000.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    0.2 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    CUSIP Number(s):
    G9471C107


    1 Name of reporting person

    Mudrick Co-Investment Opportunity III GP, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3SEC use only
    4 Source of funds (See Instructions)

    OO
    5 Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

    Checkbox not checked
    6Citizenship or place of organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    7Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    8Shared Voting Power

    250,000.00
    9Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    10Shared Dispositive Power

    250,000.00
    11Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

    250,000.00
    12Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    13Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

    0.2 %
    14Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    OO

    Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
    No update reported. For more information, see Amendment No. 6.


    SCHEDULE 13D

    Item 1.Security and Issuer
    (a)Title of Class of Securities:

    Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
    (b)Name of Issuer:

    Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
    (c)Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:

    Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street, Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM , BS2 0UW.
    Item 1 Comment:
    This Amendment No. 7 ("Amendment No. 7") amends the statement on Schedule 13D (as amended from time to time, the "Schedule 13D") originally filed by the Reporting Persons October 23, 2024, and relates to the ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share ("Ordinary Shares"), of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (the "Issuer" or the "Company"). Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment No. 7 does not modify any of the information previously reported in the Schedule 13D. Unless otherwise indicated, each capitalized term used but not defined in this Amendment No. 7 shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Schedule 13D.
    Item 4.Purpose of Transaction
     
    This Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: The information disclosed in Item 6 of this Amendment No. 7 is incorporated by reference herein.
    Item 6.Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
     
    This Item 6 of the Schedule 13D is amended and supplemented as follows: As previously disclosed by the Company in its Form 6-K filed on April 20, 2026 and consistent with Item 4 of Amendment No. 6, on April 1, 2026, Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. ("MCM") and the Company entered into a Convertible Note Purchase Agreement (the "Convertible Note Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to cause MCM to purchase up to $50,000,000 in aggregate original principal amount of additional Convertible Senior Secured Notes (the "Additional Notes") to be issued under the Indenture during a period of one year following the date of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement. Such Additional notes will be issued as set forth by the Company in a notice to MCM at least 30 days in advance of the Draw Date (as defined in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement). MCM may convert the Additional Notes into the Company's ordinary shares at a fixed conversion price of $3.50 per ordinary share. The Company will provide a notice Each issuance will be subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of various customary conditions as of the Draw Notice Date and Draw Date, in each case, as specified in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, including the Company having $50 million in liquidity and being solvent and able to pay its debts for the following four months after such issuance. Additionally, as previously disclosed by the Issuer, pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, at any time until the one-year anniversary of the date of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, the Company is permitted to repurchase any Additional Notes in a privately negotiated repurchase transaction, at a repurchase price that includes an applicable premium. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, MCM has agreed to not convert any of the Additional Notes into the Company's ordinary shares once the Company has exercised its repurchase right for such Additional Notes as described in the preceding sentence. A copy of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement is attached as Exhibit 19 to this Amendment No. 7.
    Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
     
    Exhibit 19: Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 on Form 6-K filed April 20, 2026. Exhibit 20: Joint Filing Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 17 of Amendment No. 5 to this Schedule 13D.

        SIGNATURE 
     
    After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

     
    Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Capital Management, LLC its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Capital Management, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Jason Mudrick
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick GP, LLC, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Stressed Credit Master Fund, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Stressed Credit Fund GP, LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Stressed Credit Fund GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund, L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Opportunity Co-Investment Fund GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P.
     
    Signature:By: Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC, its general partner, /s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Co-Investment Opportunity III, L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
     
    Mudrick Co-Investment Opportunity III GP, LLC
     
    Signature:/s/ Jason Mudrick
    Name/Title:Jason Mudrick, Sole Member
    Date:05/18/2026
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