... we have put money into the upkeep of the Vulcan. Like many we have been disappointed not to see it at the events it was scheduled to appear at for any number of reasons.
The reality is though that pledges such as ours are only short-term fixes until a major sponsor can be found. TVOC cannot expect us to keep putting our hands in our pockets year after year whilst big business or the government don't stand their corner.
TVOC have been struggling for so long and it is a tribute to many who have worked so hard over the years to get her flying again despite the many problems.
But a hand to mouth existence depending on small amounts from members of the public is not a strategy that can last and there will have to be some hard decisions taken next year.