Does anyone remember my Dad? 'Vulcan Bomber'
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Vulcan B2 XM604 - 30/1/68
Hello. I'm new to this site today. Sitting here, perched on the edge of old RAF Docking in Norfolk, I was just thinking about the crash of the B2 Vulcan, at Cottesmore (I didn't know which aircraft it was) back in 1968, when I was a 14 year old in Leicester (Evington). Later, in 1972 as a junior serving police officer of the Leicestershire Constabulary, I was told a bit more by older guys who had been at the incident.
I was surprised, and saddened by the omission of this tragedy in the Wikepedia listing of accidents and incidents, allegedly relating to these aircraft. Perhaps, even though 'Wik' isn't necessarily everyone's favourite, it is commonly used by many as a starting point to research old memories, facts etc. Not everyone digs deeper, and I was gratified to find THIS site and thread, and see how much more inormation was here. It seemed particularly important to me that so many people were able to share real feelings and support with the family of one of these brave men.
Although I realise, of course, this thread has been going some time !! ...Perhaps someone could edit the Wikipedia article on the Vulcan type, and put the event of XM604 into another part of the public domain. These men will never be forgotten anyway, but at least this incident will be made known to others who may not read beyond that source of information.
Special thoughts to Sarah Bennett and family.
I was surprised, and saddened by the omission of this tragedy in the Wikepedia listing of accidents and incidents, allegedly relating to these aircraft. Perhaps, even though 'Wik' isn't necessarily everyone's favourite, it is commonly used by many as a starting point to research old memories, facts etc. Not everyone digs deeper, and I was gratified to find THIS site and thread, and see how much more inormation was here. It seemed particularly important to me that so many people were able to share real feelings and support with the family of one of these brave men.
Although I realise, of course, this thread has been going some time !! ...Perhaps someone could edit the Wikipedia article on the Vulcan type, and put the event of XM604 into another part of the public domain. These men will never be forgotten anyway, but at least this incident will be made known to others who may not read beyond that source of information.
Special thoughts to Sarah Bennett and family.
"The INTRODUCER"
A day late, but just checking in to see how all the "class of 2008" are doing? Surprised to find myself unexpectedly back in the military world after 30 or so years, well, on the fringes anyway, with Airbus Military. Hope everyone else is well.
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It's been 5 years already! Crumbs...
To add a little more to this story, Sarah came to the IX(B) Sqn association reunion back in 2009 and met up with a couple of surviving members of her dad's Vulcan crew, one of whom (Captain Crusty above)made the journey from Australia with his wife to be there.
It was a memorable weekend! Also amusing to hear them all poking fun at the junior squadron, banter never stops I guess!
I may have the odd photo somewhere....
To add a little more to this story, Sarah came to the IX(B) Sqn association reunion back in 2009 and met up with a couple of surviving members of her dad's Vulcan crew, one of whom (Captain Crusty above)made the journey from Australia with his wife to be there.
It was a memorable weekend! Also amusing to hear them all poking fun at the junior squadron, banter never stops I guess!
I may have the odd photo somewhere....
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Hi All,
The 50th anniversary of the accident is approaching and my family have started planning to remember my uncle and the rest of the crew that died, I’m sure their families and friends will also be thinking the same so it would be good if you can contact me to discuss.
Thanks
Matt Sumpter.
The 50th anniversary of the accident is approaching and my family have started planning to remember my uncle and the rest of the crew that died, I’m sure their families and friends will also be thinking the same so it would be good if you can contact me to discuss.
Thanks
Matt Sumpter.
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Al. Bennet
Sarah.
I have just come across your post. I was at navigation school with your dad 1962 to 63. I remember him well. In fact I could see him now in full uniform with his hat on. I suppose what really impressed me was that I played football but your dad was so much better than all of us .For a big man he had a wonderful shimmy. I also was a navigator radar on Vulcans at Scampton
Regards Simon
I have just come across your post. I was at navigation school with your dad 1962 to 63. I remember him well. In fact I could see him now in full uniform with his hat on. I suppose what really impressed me was that I played football but your dad was so much better than all of us .For a big man he had a wonderful shimmy. I also was a navigator radar on Vulcans at Scampton
Regards Simon
