Vulcan to the Skies. . .visit

[paulgs1000]

Thought some forumites might like to see these pictures. . .
Took my Father in Law to see the only remaining airworthy Vulcan at Robin Hood airport going through winter servicing.
Very friendly and informative folk there - we took the VIP visit and were treated to our own guide for more than 2 hours.
The Vulcan is in fabulous condition and is a credit to the group keeping it in the air - only 2 more years scheduled.

 

[xedbot]

Did they raise enough to pay for the wing strengthening?

I managed to see it in the air at RIAT last year and despite the conditions was one of the more memorable displays.

 

[Carol M]

Fantastic. What an aeroplane.

 

[ZermattV]

Quite a follower of these Guys

Seen it a number of Air Shows


http://www.vulcantothesky.org


As the a Grandson of an RAF Chief Tech , a subject quite close to my heart.

 

[markeg]

As the a Grandson of an RAF Chief Tech , a subject quite close to my heart.

My father was a Chief on 27 Sqn at Scampton

Love those aircraft

 

[ZermattV]

As the a Grandson of an RAF Chief Tech , a subject quite close to my heart.

My father was a Chief on 27 Sqn at Scampton

Love those aircraft

Something incredible about them , which is heightened by the book Vulcan 607 .

Not so sure on my Grandfathers Squadrons - came out in the late 60s after joining in 1936.

 

[paulgs1000]

Did they raise enough to pay for the wing strengthening?

I managed to see it in the air at RIAT last year and despite the conditions was one of the more memorable displays.

They did yes - that's the guys working on the port wing and beneath them is displayed the formers created by computer and the riveting tracing.

I commented that in WW2 such a job would be completed over a weekend without the aid of computers and certainly for a lot less than £800,000! In fact I think my Father in law (ex BR coach builder) would probably be able to complete the job, by eye and through his skills and experience, even now. . . how times have changed!

The visits help fund the project - see their website (link on Zermatts post) - and you're right, it can still provide an impressive and memorable display!

Wonderful photo Zermatt - any idea what's being carried on the wing pylons? Refuelling version (some were converted for a short while)?

 

[Toe-side]

Lucky enough to see at Leuchars many years ago and over Beadnell in Northumberland on its way back from an air show with a Lanc and a Hurricane. We were at sea and they flew over head.
Magical

 

[Machine monkey]

Amazing piece of kt i live very close to RAF Brizenorton and every year they have a family's day always have a spit and a hurricane flying around. A few years ago we had a treat with this flying over head for a few days I thought the aliens where landing the first time i saw it!!

 

[matthurley]

As the a Grandson of an RAF Chief Tech , a subject quite close to my heart.

My father was a Chief on 27 Sqn at Scampton

Love those aircraft

Something incredible about them , which is heightened by the book Vulcan 607 .

Not so sure on my Grandfathers Squadrons - came out in the late 60s after joining in 1936.

My dad was a Chief at 101 squadron Waddington on them

 

[buzyg]

Fantastic aircraft. I gather the engines are nearing there end of life and that could be it for flying, forever.

Being old enough to have watched these fine beauties running training sorties, in and out of Gib, in the early eighties, I for one will be sad if that last day comes.