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philbut 15-06-09 08:39 PM
Re: Vulcan Bomber
 
It was over Oxford too.

Lou M 15-06-09 09:28 PM
Re: Vulcan Bomber
 
I saw it Saturday over Evesham. I'd just picked up my new bike so was trying to concentrate on new riding position etc, when I noticed this odd plane in the sky, so couldn't oggle too much. A colleague told me today that it came over here both days.

I saw it last summer too, very very high up, asked Mr Lou if Concorde was still flying as I wasn't sure what it was, but realise now that it was the Vulcan.

instigator 15-06-09 09:35 PM
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My grandad used to be the chief test pilot and flying instructor for the Vulcan conversion unit back 'in the day'. My father has a photo of maybe 80-125 officers/pilots in 1959, standing in 4 rows with the Vulcan bomber right behind them. And my grandad right in the middle, at the front. It gives you an indication on the sheer size of the things. Always makes me smile to see it.

I still haven't heard let alone seen one fly though...:(

Shall try and dig out which ones he flew as we have his flight records somewhere.

Ah harr...I found him. To the right of the guy with the dug. Not the photo I'm looking for though...

http://www.avrovulcan.org.uk/vulcan_people/230.jpg

Dan 15-06-09 09:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gruntygiggles (Post 1941417)
incredible capability (it can roll you know!)
Which is impressive, but not as impressive as a Lancaster rolling ;)

Awesome aircraft, the Vulcan. My sister's godfather (now deceased) was a V-bomber pilot in the 60s, and was always sore that he got stuck on the Victor instead of the Vulcan.

ophic 15-06-09 09:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by urbane1 (Post 1942256)
Anyone read Vulcan 607, which recounts the attack on the Falklands, unbelievable logistics were involved in getting it there and back.
I've read it. Very highly recommended read. Basically the RAF pulling extreme long distance bombing capability out of a hat.

gruntygiggles 15-06-09 10:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timwilky (Post 1942020)
Sorry to disappoint you but the vulcan does not have a perfect safety record. a few have gone down with ruptured fuel tanks etc. for instance 5 crew killed when XM645 undercarriage went through plus 1 civilian the wreckage landed on.

or the turbine blade disintegration on XM610, that wrecked no1 then no2 engines, ruptured tanks and converted it into a fireball.

Do a google and plenty more crashes will be bound to appear

Lovely aircraft considering its 1940s design. But certainly not perfect
I know....not the Vulcan in general that paragraph was talking about XH558 so not disappointed at all. Not perfect, but incredible none the less!

KeithCRM 15-06-09 11:59 PM
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On Sunday the Vulcan was on its way to Cosford Airshow (and me!). Massive turnout, prob due to its appearance.

Got the chance to see it flying at close quarters, awesome sight and fantastic sound :D

yorkie_chris 16-06-09 12:05 AM
Re: Vulcan Bomber
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by urbane1 (Post 1942256)
Anyone read Vulcan 607, which recounts the attack on the Falklands, unbelievable logistics were involved in getting it there and back.
Operation "skin of your teeth"! A great read!

metalangel 16-06-09 06:43 AM
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Wish I'd seen it... I took some awesome pics of the one at the RAF Museum in Hendon when I was there in May, it's damned impressive and they have an exhibit where you sit in the huuuuuge bomb bay and watch videos of them scrambling.

Lou M 16-06-09 07:48 AM
Re: Vulcan Bomber
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by KeithCRM (Post 1942600)
On Sunday the Vulcan was on its way to Cosford Airshow (and me!). Massive turnout, prob due to its appearance.

Got the chance to see it flying at close quarters, awesome sight and fantastic sound :D
Pictures???


And, Instigator, that's a fab picture you've posted there.


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