To put things into perspective, the British Library is currently raising £9m to buy a book. Fair enough, not just any old book, it once belonged to St Cuthbert in the 7th century. But the difference between money raising for a project like that and for the Vulcan is that the book will continue to exist, whether or not the British Library buys it, whereas if VTTS fail to keep 588 flying she will just become another rather sterile static exhibit, which would be a huge shame.
Still hoping that she will pay us a flying visit at the
V-Force Reunion at Newark next April!
(Like the idea of a crew bus. If they do get one and find a packet of c1974 sandwiches in the back, they'll be mine
)