Slight drift off thread.
Reminds me of a visit to the tower in Kirkwall many many years ago on a particularly gusty afternoon when the duty controller was talking to an inbound BEA Viscount after giving the Pilot all the usual info he finished by saying 'and I shall continue to pass wind during your approach'! I swear I could see the Viscounts wings wiggle as the crew fought to stiffle the laughter
Back to Barton. I remember the Vulcan doing a grand display there and setting off all the car alarms as it climbed out in a magnificant display of power. The field was always full of spectators it really was a great event I recall lots of folks would have roof racks on their cars fitted with boards or planks so they could sit up there on picnic chairs for a grandstand view.
I recall they also used to get good support from the Old Flying Machine Company based at Duxford.