Vulcan bomber XH558 to be grounded

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 12 Oct 2012, 20:50

Last flight will be next year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-so ... e-19926464

Nigel

thomasburnside · Post by **thomasburnside** » 12 Oct 2012, 20:59

This is really sad news shame they didnt get the ren to fifteen years they said when she first flew.

Post by **TSR2** » 12 Oct 2012, 21:10

Sad, but it was always on the cards when they cattled the two engines by leaving the dry ice bags in.

Hot_Charlie · Post by **Hot_Charlie** » 12 Oct 2012, 21:24

Well, when I heard the announcement of today's statement yesterday I feared the worst; that last week's mini tour would have turned out to be its last flight. 5 or 6 years was always going to be the likely figure, and we can't complain that we've had the extra years we have had.

thomasburnside · Post by **thomasburnside** » 12 Oct 2012, 21:39

Do you think that once the Canberras back in the air that will be 558s replacement.

Post by **TSR2** » 12 Oct 2012, 22:14

There were two Canberra's flying not that long ago, but you can't replace a Vulcan, and I don't think there is the money about to do it these days. I think its had its time, and for those that are lucky enough to have seen her over the past 6 years its been very worthwhile.

Airspeed · Post by **Airspeed** » 13 Oct 2012, 02:26

TSR2 wrote:There were two Canberra's flying not that long ago, but you can't replace a Vulcan, and I don't think there is the money about to do it these days. I think its had its time, and for those that are lucky enough to have seen her over the past 6 years its been very worthwhile.

I was able to stick my head & shoulders inside one at Avalon, for a couple of photos. Didn't realise how rare Canberras are.

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 13 Oct 2012, 05:10

Not an unexpected announcement - Robert Pleming said during the summer that 2013 was likely to be her final year in the air. I'm just glad I got to see her do a display.

thomasburnside · Post by **thomasburnside** » 13 Oct 2012, 11:47

Paul K wrote:Not an unexpected announcement - Robert Pleming said during the summer that 2013 was likely to be her final year in the air. I'm just glad I got to see her do a display.

Im glad I got to see her to.

John · Post by **John** » 13 Oct 2012, 18:52

TSR2 wrote:Sad, but it was always on the cards when they cattled the two engines by leaving the dry ice bags in.

Are they really that mullered? It's a shame that it's just money that will ground it, it's not like it's falling apart :-(

John

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