ou Trek dronkie
7th Oct 2003, 21:33
When I watched XM 655 taxiing at Wellesbourne in June, a seemingly well-informed Vulcan groupie told me that the 558 presentation to the lottery had been criticised and they (the Bruntingthorpe crowd) were told to go away and do it properly, which sounded encouraging. One of the “erks”, also very knowledgeable, told me the same story. Has something changed now that I missed perhaps ?
He also confirmed that 655 would never fly as the “seals”, I suppose O rings etc, were timed out a while ago. So that’s that.
Of course the burning question of whether or not these old tubs should fly any more won’t go away. I can’t quite make my own mind up, but an awful lot of good people have lost their lives flying these ancient machines, such a waste and easily avoidable.
Sorry, hit the wrong button. This is now posted on the correct thread.
oTd
He also confirmed that 655 would never fly as the “seals”, I suppose O rings etc, were timed out a while ago. So that’s that.
Of course the burning question of whether or not these old tubs should fly any more won’t go away. I can’t quite make my own mind up, but an awful lot of good people have lost their lives flying these ancient machines, such a waste and easily avoidable.
Sorry, hit the wrong button. This is now posted on the correct thread.
oTd