Was very glad to see the damn thing fly at last
Was one who observed the many test flights from Woodford in the 80s of the extended nose and tail cones. And I enjoyed the Vulcan getting fitted with refueling nozzle.
No - that does not make me an expert. But have an interest -
So this is the result ? The result of many, many years of Government bungling.
Does it actually bring any benefit in terms of a strategic part of UK defences ?
We seem to have made done with the old stuff. I am very impressed with how what is basicaly an old Comet airframe and how it has been turned into something decent.
I am a tad pissed off here with all the knocks.
I think an official statement would be appropriate.
LL34