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Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 03 Sep 2008, 22:13
by Paul K
The Vulcan is scheduled for Duxford this weekend, and I was just wondering if anyone had news regarding her airworthy status, and whether she is likely to be there ?

Any inside news, informed opinion or wildly unfounded speculation much appreciated, as ever. :)

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 03 Sep 2008, 22:29
by Hot_Charlie
I suggest you keep your ear to the ground over the next few days. With the recent (yesterday) additions to its programme, one would expect it to be attempting this weekends shows. I suggest you keeps your eyes on at least:

http://www.tvoc.co.uk/flightoperations.asp

Also the UKAR/http://www.airshows.co.uk forum, http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28. Historically, and if they have any sense this weekend, TVOC, or their associates have posted updates on there fairly promptly.

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 00:20
by Paul K
Thanks Charlie, I'll keep an eye on that ! :)

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 18:03
by Paul K
Oh thanks for that Tonks...at a push, you don't know what time she's due at Duxford on Sunday do you ? Someone has told me 10 am, which would be a bit odd as a lot of people would still be travelling to the place, and way outside the normal flying program time.

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 18:11
by Paul K
So you can't sort mine out , no ?

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 18:57
by Chris558
Quick Tonks! - chase after her in your 10, and get some air to airs!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 19:21
by Tweek
Just overflew Wyton. Not entirely sure on the details of her appearance, but she definitely made one!

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 04 Sep 2008, 20:52
by Hot_Charlie
Tonks wrote:Well it is flying tonight, as I have just said hi to the crew as the were in Flight Planning at work...

Tonks :flying:
I must have just missed you. :)

I got a nice video of it taxying along after its RTB. Very cool aeroplane. :) :flying:

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 13:43
by forthbridge
According to here: it is flying at Leuchars :dancer: :dancer: :flying: :flying: Woopppeeeeee!!!!!
http://www.airshow.co.uk/

[Quote]:
Celebrating 90 Years of the Royal Air Force,
The RAF Leuchars Annual Airshow will take
place on Saturday 13 September 2008

We are delighted to announce the Vulcan B2,
XH558 will be displaying

Re: Is the Vulcan operational, anyone know ?

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 19:54
by Garry Russell
If you get a chance to see it take it

It may not last :think:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/linc ... 595512.stm

Garry