Last season for the Vulcan bomber - SV650.org

Kenzie · 16-05-15, 07:56 AM

Not sure how many aviation buffs are on the Org but it is going to be the last flying season of Vulcan XH558 due to engineering support being withdrawn. I have never seen a Vulcan fly so may try and get to one of the shows listed here: http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html

Once the season ends there will be no more airworthy Vulcans

L3nny · 16-05-15, 08:23 AM

Saw this plane at RIAT 2 years ago and it's amazing.

dirtydog · 16-05-15, 12:31 PM

Saw the Vulcan last year at Dunsfold, will most likely be going back again this year.

As L3nny says, an amazing plane

L3nny · 16-05-15, 02:08 PM

Although there is only one flying Vulcan there is also one in Stratford upon Avon which does fast taxis

http://www.xm655.com/events.php

garynortheast · 16-05-15, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by L3nny

Although there is only one flying Vulcan there is also one in Stratford upon Avon which does fast taxis

http://www.xm655.com/events.php

Will it pick me up from the pub and take me home quickly after a night out?

Teejayexc · 16-05-15, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzie

Not sure how many aviation buffs are on the Org but it is going to be the last flying season of Vulcan XH558 due to engineering support being withdrawn. I have never seen a Vulcan fly so may try and get to one of the shows listed here: http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html

Once the season ends there will be no more airworthy Vulcans

I live near Scampton and remember seeing and hearing, (thunder doesn't come close), them take off/ fly/ land. To coin an amercanism...friggin' awesome!

Sad day, if the plans for support withdrawal come to pass

maviczap · 16-05-15, 07:11 PM

Saw one years ago, amazing plane, go see it before its gone

dizzyblonde · 16-05-15, 07:50 PM

It was scheduled to fly on the Saturday at Southport Airshow last year, but due to naff weather it didn't.
We were really surprised to see it when we went on the Sunday and it turned up. We weren't disappointed. I really made use of my new camera set up and got a fabulous shot of its bomb bay

TEC · 16-05-15, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by L3nny

Although there is only one flying Vulcan there is also one in Stratford upon Avon which does fast taxis

When not on the move it can be visited and for a small donation you may actually get to take a peek inside

17-05-15, 07:15 AM

Seen one fly a few times. Fantastic aircraft. I was lucky enough to work on one as part of a museum restoration (non flyer) a few years back and really enjoyed that.

Seeing (and hearing) one fly is certainly a goosebumps moment if you like that sort of thing. Olympus engines have that effect 😃

16-05-15, 07:56 AM	#1
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 818	Last season for the Vulcan bomber Not sure how many aviation buffs are on the Org but it is going to be the last flying season of Vulcan XH558 due to engineering support being withdrawn. I have never seen a Vulcan fly so may try and get to one of the shows listed here: http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html Once the season ends there will be no more airworthy Vulcans __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

16-05-15, 08:23 AM	#2
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Saw this plane at RIAT 2 years ago and it's amazing. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

16-05-15, 12:31 PM	#3
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Saw the Vulcan last year at Dunsfold, will most likely be going back again this year. As L3nny says, an amazing plane __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

16-05-15, 02:08 PM	#4
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Although there is only one flying Vulcan there is also one in Stratford upon Avon which does fast taxis http://www.xm655.com/events.php __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

16-05-15, 07:11 PM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Saw one years ago, amazing plane, go see it before its gone __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

16-05-15, 07:50 PM	#8
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber It was scheduled to fly on the Saturday at Southport Airshow last year, but due to naff weather it didn't. We were really surprised to see it when we went on the Sunday and it turned up. We weren't disappointed. I really made use of my new camera set up and got a fabulous shot of its bomb bay __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-05-15, 07:15 AM	#10
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Last season for the Vulcan bomber Seen one fly a few times. Fantastic aircraft. I was lucky enough to work on one as part of a museum restoration (non flyer) a few years back and really enjoyed that. Seeing (and hearing) one fly is certainly a goosebumps moment if you like that sort of thing. Olympus engines have that effect 😃

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