Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)

[harrogate]

It's still up there for me, mate.

[Could be the last?]

Yep, it's still there and looking pretty good.

[Polikarpov]

Phew, it's now working; not quite sure what was going on there but excuse the panic'd over-reaction on my part. Have removed original post. Beautiful to see, everyone involved must be so thrilled with the display approval.

[Blacksheep]

T'ain't how I remember them. Minus the evil intent, a V Bomber doesn't quite cut it somehow. Its just like me, a sad old relic...

[forget]

T'ain't how I remember them.

Me neither, something missing. ...... and I do like your 'Minus the evil intent'.

[XL319]

I'm in two minds whether to go to Waddo, as it's forcast terrible weather, but I would love to see the Vulcan display.....would be worth the money just to see that

[Flying Signman]

With the fantastic news of XH558 being available for Display at Waddington this year, here are various ways for anyone interested in her long term future to get involved..... (if you are not already that is)

http://www.tvoc.co.uk/downloads/News...une%202008.pdf

[FCWhippingBoy]

Originally Posted by XL319

I'm in two minds whether to go to Waddo, as it's forcast terrible weather, but I would love to see the Vulcan display.....would be worth the money just to see that

It's forecast rain both days according to metcheck.com

Do I?

Don't I?!

[Green Flash]

Do you?

Don't you?

Tricky call. Now, just run the sound of 4 howling Olympus engines through your mind .... see you there!

[Sentry Agitator]

It is a glorious day today at Waddo and looking at the public viewing area from my office it is chocka block of enthusiasts!

The BUFF has arrived and the Halcones have just done their session.

It is gonna be a mighty fine day for all that are here....such a shame it won't be as good tomorrow or Sunday.

SA

[Gainesy]

Looking at Harrogate's vid, I felt a bit sorry for the other Vulcan just sat there. How about if we had a whip round and...

[forget]

The BUFF has arrived

Is that the one that should've gone to Newcastle?

[FCWhippingBoy]

Originally Posted by Green Flash

just run the sound of 4 howling Olympus engines through your mind

Well now you put it like that .... Of course I'll be there, just try and stop me!

[r supwoods]

I have spent many an airshow in my youth taking shelter under a Vulcan ... along with 2-300 others.

[It's Life Jim 208]

Sentry,

Is 558 going to do a practice display this afternoon do you know ? I'm on nights tonight but I'll stay up and watch her from the bottom of the hill if she's going up.

Does anyone know if the run through that they did on arrival at Waddington yesterday evening was the full display or is DT going to be doing some of the Joe L'estrange climbs and chandelles at all in the full display? In my time there for 5 Airshows the CAA Display Manager would approve some of the displays on the Friday, I'll never forget the Mig 29 rolling inverted over the bomb dump trying to keep below the cloud base and almost running out of air !

Can anyone help with what time they are putting the Vulcan into the Display Programme on Sunday Please.

Rick S

PS Good Luck to everyone working at Waddo over the weekend especially the SATCO and ATC team.

[Horrible Little Man]

And on Saturday? Is she flying both days?

[iansmith]

Can't go Saturday (the balance of the half dozen forecasts I checked hinted this might be the better day). Can go on Sunday, but with significant difficulty, and would if I knew I'd see her display. I'm then away for July so will miss Fairford (my favourite) and Farnborough. So - what do I do?

Is there any realistic chance she'll appear anywhere else this year? Maybe Duxford in September?

[gearontheglide]

Vulcan Plot: (Local Times)

Sat T/O 1530, Vul / Lanc Fly thru, Vul Disp, Land 1605.

Sun T/O 1340 to Shawbury for Fly Past and return, Vul / Lanc Fly Thru 1450 then Vul Display, land 1520.

All weather / plague of frogs permitting of course!

[bit-twiddler]

And on Sunday afternoon, rumour has it, the display might involve the Scampton bunch (who would be doing the British GP Sunday morning and so would not be able to do the same morning slot they occupy on Saturday).

As they did 3 run throughs yesterday in about half an hour then I imagine the real display will be longer if scheduled for 30 mins.

[Horrible Little Man]

Just the job, many thanks!