There aint much more attention grabbing than a trumpeting Vulcan in full chat blasting skywards!! And even when performing lazy 360s and wing overs , its still big enough to present an awesome sight.
Agree though, would much rather see money distributed around other projects - think this has been raised in a similar thread elsewhere.
We already know that the CAA just wont look at an afterburning manned rocket ship on the civvy reg, but a 50 ton former nuclear bomber- sure no problem!
Did anyone seriously push for a Bucc to fly again? I know that Classic Jets had the foxhunter research bird at Exeter but did the project get any backing or support? I believe they gave up when the lightnings werent going anywhere and it was left to rot until it was painted in a stupid paint scheme.
I was absolutely gobsmacked when the Vixen got the green light and even that has now been reduced to a pathetic advertising circus act.
If the Vulcan does fly again how about a proper paint job for that as well!?