Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)

[scubaman]

XH558 took to the air again this afternoon from RAF Cottesmore for her third test flight, to test the new avionics fit.

The tests discovered a couple of minor snags, but nothing of major significance; this is after all what the tests were designed to achieve. A decision was made by the flight crew to shorten the test flight, and the aircraft landed back at Bruntingthorpe after about 45minutes.
The decision to land early arose because the starboard landing gear bay door failed to close after take-off, raising concerns that the door might be strained if flight was continued. There were no safety issues at any stageA further test flight will now be scheduled in the next few days; it is not anticipated that any major delay will result.
Very many thanks for all at RAF Cottesmore for making the Vulcan team so welcome over the last three days.
Robert Pleming

Looks good for more test flights

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