Last season for the Vulcan bomber - Page 5 - SV650.org

andrewsmith · 26-11-15, 10:08 PM

There is one near Sunderland
It might be xl319 as one was destroyed by fire

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daveangel · 27-11-15, 06:21 PM

Yes, Vulcan XL319 is at North East Aircraft Museum, Sunderland . The last one to die was XL391 at Blackpool which with very little looking after rotted away in the seaside salt atmosphere, even the nose couldn't be saved as an exhibit

. Apparently Vulcan XM607 the 'Gate Guardian' at RAF Waddington which flew the famous first attack and 2 more on the runway at Port Stanley during the Falklands war is not in a good state either and may have a similar fate eventually

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Ruffy · 27-11-15, 10:44 PM

It appears there are quite a few still around, 16 as static units around the world and another 3 three in (close to) operable condition.

Wikipedia summary here

DJ123 · 27-11-15, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruffy

There's another at Wellesbourne, near Stratford-upon-Avon.

XM655

At an air field with a Café called 'Touchdown' IIRC. Its a good ride up there from down south.

Ch00 · 28-11-15, 08:47 AM

Guy Martin is doing a programme about the bomber

Sunday 29th November 7.30pm channel 4

Sir Trev · 28-11-15, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjob

At an air field with a Café called 'Touchdown' IIRC. Its a good ride up there from down south.

Is that the place you took us to on a run a couple of years ago? I left my glasses in the topbox when we went in to the cafe and kept squinting to the other end of the runway as I thought there was a Vulcan down there but could not see it properly... Will have to go for a ride up there again just in case

DJ123 · 28-11-15, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Is that the place you took us to on a run a couple of years ago? I left my glasses in the topbox when we went in to the cafe and kept squinting to the other end of the runway as I thought there was a Vulcan down there but could not see it properly... Will have to go for a ride up there again just in case

It is indeed! Hoping to get back up there next year a few more times.

Ch00 · 29-11-15, 09:54 PM

Anyone see the programme?

It took its time but was very interesting.

maviczap · 30-11-15, 07:49 AM

Yes, it was a good prog, although spoilt a bit by Guy not being able to fly in it.

andrewsmith · 30-11-15, 08:15 AM

It was a shame

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26-11-15, 10:08 PM	#41
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber There is one near Sunderland It might be xl319 as one was destroyed by fire Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

27-11-15, 06:21 PM	#42
daveangel Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kent, Outside the Moat (M25) Posts: 52	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Yes, Vulcan XL319 is at North East Aircraft Museum, Sunderland . The last one to die was XL391 at Blackpool which with very little looking after rotted away in the seaside salt atmosphere, even the nose couldn't be saved as an exhibit. Apparently Vulcan XM607 the 'Gate Guardian' at RAF Waddington which flew the famous first attack and 2 more on the runway at Port Stanley during the Falklands war is not in a good state either and may have a similar fate eventually. __________________ 'carried away by a Moonlight Shadow. . . ' OOII SHIRLEY!! '99 'curvy' SV650S, R&G Bobbins, Renegade Endcan, no anodised bling. .

27-11-15, 10:44 PM	#43
Ruffy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Posts: 321	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber It appears there are quite a few still around, 16 as static units around the world and another 3 three in (close to) operable condition. Wikipedia summary here __________________ Spannering the wife's SV650S K5 pointy in Black, and son's SV650 X curvy in Blue. RIP SV650 X curvy, crashed and written off December 2019. I'm (procrastinating about) fixing up an old Yamaha FZ600 to get myself fully back on the road. Last edited by Ruffy; 27-11-15 at 10:47 PM.

28-11-15, 08:47 AM	#45
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Guy Martin is doing a programme about the bomber Sunday 29th November 7.30pm channel 4 __________________

29-11-15, 09:54 PM	#48
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Anyone see the programme? It took its time but was very interesting. __________________

30-11-15, 07:49 AM	#49
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber Yes, it was a good prog, although spoilt a bit by Guy not being able to fly in it. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

30-11-15, 08:15 AM	#50
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Last season for the Vulcan bomber It was a shame Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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