XH558 is today destined to receive its all important “Permit to Fly” from the Civil Aviation Authority and this will allow her to fly to RAF Waddington and to appear on static display at the Show, to be seen by the many thousands who will visit.
I can hear her on the wind when she powers up, I can even see her in the distance from the bedroom window when finals Rwy 20, but ...
a) The camera doesn't zoom quite enough to get a decent pic
and
b) We've got visitors for the weekend (just arrived), so a trip to Waddo is out of the question right now!
And to make matters worse, listening to Waddo TWR, and the noises from Waddo direction, sounds like they *ARE* doing some display stuff!
Just called complete Rwy 20, now about to start on 02! Could this be the iterations that Wycombe mentioned? Here's hoping she will be flying on Sat/Sun
Lincolnshire Echo reports "Restored Vulcan bomber XH558 is flying to RAF Waddington and is expected to arrive at about 5.40pm. It received its permit to fly from the Civil Aviation Authority just over an hour ago." this is lincolnshire- news, entertainment, jobs, homes and cars
It has just been anounced on BBC Look North and confirmed in a live interview with Dave Thomas that the CAA have given permission to display at Waddington this weekend. The Vulcan did a few overshoots and flybys of the runway just before 1800hrs before landing (watched it from my bedroom window).
Its on the ground there now. A few questions if anyone knows please. What time is it programmed into the display programme, I'm on nights on Friday and Saturday and won't finish until 0700hrs, it would be nice to get a few hours kip before i go up the hill on Sunday.
Was on way home from trip to France with the Mrs and saw forum messages about Waddo as we passed the Ram Jam. Quick divert to see 558 coming in over the trees smoking in the climb. Caught loads of snaps from a couple of miles away and some close ups later.
Worth every penny and every moment of frustration. Heartfelt congats and thanks to everyone can't wait for Sunday and next week at RIAT. I will upload a few pics later tonight if they look ok or pm me. Can drive back to Northumberland smiling now.
Congratulations to all who have contributed financially or otherwise to this project over the last 15 years.
Yes, some of us doubted this day would happen but the guys and gals with the tools proved they could do what they said they would - so very well done to you all.
The smile on DT's face as he was interviewed - priceless, good luck with the next few weeks sir!
Lastly, one name has been missing from the regulars here since the start of the year, and he has a promise to keep (or prove that he kept it) - Tombstone. C'mon mate - no shame in losing a straight bet!!
I hoped that message on the Waddo TWR freq was good news! Well done
Is anybody posting any pics yet? Mine aren't worth it - taken from the bedroom window in Lincoln City Centre. She's just a spec in a large patch of sky, even on full zoom! If you enlarge the pic enough, you can just make out the blurred outline of a Vulcan!
Location: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
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pr00ne, concerning Tombstone, you wrote:
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BEagle,
PLEASE! Let your obsession with this young man's bottom go..................
I can assure you, you old hippy, that the bottom of Miss K Minogue OBE holds far greater attraction. For 'tis a thing of sculpted beauty....
But Tombstone made a promise. As an hossifer and jellymould, he should keep a promise.
Anyway, great news from Waddo!
Incidentally, one hears on the grapevine that the Blades formation thing is a deal to attract some sponsorship dosh. I just hope that won't gobble up too much fatigue....
Well done to all at TVOC - It's been a long time coming but well worth the wait!
I'll be there in the crowd when she flies again - yipppppeeeeeeeee
P.S. Lets also say a big thanks to the company that gave a load of money to help XH558 through this season - cheers guys - you deserve a big round of applause!!
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