Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)

[Regie Mental]

I agree. A rare slip from Mr Meade who is a consumate professional and pro-military, unlike certain Beeb reporters we can mention.

[firefox2006]

Congratulations to all involved with the project and thanks for getting one of the most awsome aircraft back in the air. Just wished I had been near Brunty today and not stuck at work.

Can't wait for the 2008 display season now.

[Tim McLelland]

Sometimes you just couldn't help thinking the great day would never arrive! Phew!

PS- my new Vulcan book is just back from the printers (good timing eh?) so it should be in the shops soon if anyone wants to indulge their Vulcan fanaticism still further (and no it's not a plug - I'm not on commission!)

[glad rag]

Just got this news after being on nights, wow!!
What can you say, really, what a magnificent team effort.
Something that makes you PROUD to be British.

Glad Rag.

[Truck2005]

Many congratulations. Nice to see her up.

[JOE-FBS]

Another hopefully useable BBC link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/c...nbram=1&bbwm=1

Sorry, it's the same one!

[Valiantone]

About time there was some good news in this country.....


I hear from someone on the Stock exchange that shares in Humble pie are going crazeeeeeeeeeeee...........



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[TEEEJ]

Fantastic. I can't wait to see her come into Waddington in the near future. Something to do with compass swing/calibration, I believe?

[Ewan Whosearmy]

Does anyone know if she'll be flying tomorrow?

[old developer]

Congratulations to all concerned, a wonderful achievement

[sitigeltfel]

Originally Posted by Regie Mental

BBC East Mids report here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/new...m&news=1&ms3=6

Is it me or does female interviewee have a rather deep voice?

And a very dodgy barnet!

[Valiantone]

Congratulations must also go to David Walton for buying 558 and having the dream of keeping it where it really belongs

Something to Ponder on tonight?


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[tmmorris]

So when's the rose-in-butt-cheek experience? Can we watch?

Tim

[The AvgasDinosaur]

So when's the rose-in-butt-cheek experience? Can we watch?

Tim

I cant decide which will get the most hits on youtube. Should we have a pole??
Be lucky
David

[Wee Jock McPlop]

Absolutely fantastic!

Congrats to David Walton for keeping the dream alive at the end of the VDF. To the hard working engineers. To the dedicated band of supporters. To JH for his deep pockets at a time of need. To the crews who will fly her. To those in industry who supported the project.

Oh, and let's not forget the CAA. Say what you want about them, they had the confidence in the project to let the aircraft fly. Says it all about the people at Bruntingthorpe and the quality of work that they have done.

I think you have all earned a jar or 2 tonight folks.

WJMcP

P.S. Oh and to Tombstone, who will delight many over the coming days. I am the cheeky boy.......

[OHP 15M]

₤6.5M well spent ? British Servicemen requiring hard cash to provide better kit NOW.

[sled dog]

I think you meant to say " should we have a poll ", not pole, although in Tombstone`s case, perhaps it should be a pole ? Very well done to all concerned.
Dreams can be realised.

[BEagle]

What an utterly inane post, OHP15M.....

The government should pay for protecting the troops it sends off on Bliar's follies - whereas the Vulcan was paid for entirely by public donation, sponsorship and lottery money.

Today was an outstanding day for all involved in supporting this amazing project. Many people who can ill afford it have sent their contributions to the Trust over the years - and we should all be very grateful for that

But quite what exactly that has to do with that bunch of liars and spin doctors in Whitehall who fail to equip properly the troops they send off to the $hitholes of the world to please Bush is beyond my comprehension.

[brokenlink]

Congratulations to all involved and all those who kept believing. Sincerly hope that the test flying increases in radius from Bruntingthorpe. Might be lucky and reach the airfield outside Huntingdon, low pass and a power climb should do wonders for the car alarms in the car park - be just like the Great Warbirds displays at West Malling!

[bythebackdoor]

Wise words BEagle!!!!