Did You Fly The Vulcan?? (Merged)
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Vulcanologists may wish to know that the third part of the 558 Restoration DVD has been delayed slightly, so probably won't be released until late Feb.
Primetime Joannna has expressed sincere apologies for the production delay. But I'm sure it'll be well worth the wait!
Oh, and Tombstone, I'm still waiting.......
Primetime Joannna has expressed sincere apologies for the production delay. But I'm sure it'll be well worth the wait!
Oh, and Tombstone, I'm still waiting.......
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Anyone got any news of KEVIN DEARMAN, who taught me to fly with Wycombe Air Centre as a civvy instructor, whilst he was a Wing Commander in the RAF. Used to regale me with many tales of flying the Tin Triangle.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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Yes, now Gp Capt rtd. He is in the RAF Historical Society. I forget exactly what but was an official.
Yes, now Gp Capt rtd. He is in the RAF Historical Society. I forget exactly what but was an official.
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Brian, nice article, shame that his chronology is wrong in places. I have only skimmed the article but the problem is that once published it can take on a life of its own. He talks of the Mk 1 and Mk 1a being phased out in 1964. Certainly the phase out may have started then, if not earlier, but there were 3 Mk 1a sqns at Waddo in 1967. I think, IIRC, that the phase out was Jul 67 but I would need to check my log book.
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Those of you who remember Al and missed his obituary here on PPrune, might want to search and leave a comment.
I flew with him many times on B737s and will always remember him as a gentleman and extremely professional pilot.
I flew with him many times on B737s and will always remember him as a gentleman and extremely professional pilot.
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We Did It!!
Well, I think it's fair to say that some four-and-a-half years after this thread was started, this weekend proved that if enough people have enough faith in a project, pretty well anything can be done!
So well done to one and all. Not just to VTST, but also to everyone who has contributed time, money and enthusiasm to see XH558 once again displayed in front of tens of thousands of people at an air show. Many - if not most - of whom will never have seen a Vulcan fly before.
And as for you, Tombstone......
So well done to one and all. Not just to VTST, but also to everyone who has contributed time, money and enthusiasm to see XH558 once again displayed in front of tens of thousands of people at an air show. Many - if not most - of whom will never have seen a Vulcan fly before.
And as for you, Tombstone......
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Induction resonance
In an attempt to divert the thread away from BEagle's anal obsession (and inevitable upcoming sexual harassment case brought about by Tombstone) I have a serious question to ask.
We all know that the B2 has that distinctive induction resonance howl on full power. What I want to know is, did the B1s and B1As display the same characteristic?
I'm guessing that they probably didn't as the inlets were a different (narrower) shape. B1s were a bit before my time, but I can't imagine a Vulcan without the howl!
Cheers, Nac
We all know that the B2 has that distinctive induction resonance howl on full power. What I want to know is, did the B1s and B1As display the same characteristic?
I'm guessing that they probably didn't as the inlets were a different (narrower) shape. B1s were a bit before my time, but I can't imagine a Vulcan without the howl!
Cheers, Nac
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For what it's worth, as someone who spent many a school holiday watching (and listening to) Vulcan 1s engine running on the de-tuners, I do not recall that sound from the Olympus 100 series. Many years ago, I was told by a, sadly now late, departed, member (Alan C) of BAe's XM603 Club that the Vulcan displayers preferred the OLY 201s because of their distinctive sound. Their own 301 powered machine did not produce it. Something to do with cropped compressor blades, as I remember it.
For what it's worth, as someone who spent many a school holiday watching (and listening to) Vulcan 1s engine running on the de-tuners, I do not recall that sound from the Olympus 100 series. Many years ago, I was told by a, sadly now late, departed, member (Alan C) of BAe's XM603 Club that the Vulcan displayers preferred the OLY 201s because of their distinctive sound. Their own 301 powered machine did not produce it. Something to do with cropped compressor blades, as I remember it.
As far as I can remember, the howl is equally apparent on both engine types.
Now, if only they would get the Rapid Start system functioning, that would really wow the crowds.
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The rapid air start system was the very devil to maintain and not many Vulcans had both port and stbd systems servicable at the same time. The system also required a very large amount of compressed air at 6000 psi. I'm sure that somebody would be able to provide a suitable supply of air but at what cost? Then there's the problem of getting the compressed air to the display venue!! It would be nice to see a "ripple rapid" start again but somehow I don't think it will happen.
The rapid air start system was the very devil to maintain and not many Vulcans had both port and stbd systems servicable at the same time. The system also required a very large amount of compressed air at 6000 psi. I'm sure that somebody would be able to provide a suitable supply of air but at what cost? Then there's the problem of getting the compressed air to the display venue!! It would be nice to see a "ripple rapid" start again but somehow I don't think it will happen.
XH875
The rapid air start system was the very devil to maintain and not many Vulcans had both port and stbd systems servicable at the same time. The system also required a very large amount of compressed air at 6000 psi. I'm sure that somebody would be able to provide a suitable supply of air but at what cost? Then there's the problem of getting the compressed air to the display venue!! It would be nice to see a "ripple rapid" start again but somehow I don't think it will happen.
The rapid air start system was the very devil to maintain and not many Vulcans had both port and stbd systems servicable at the same time. The system also required a very large amount of compressed air at 6000 psi. I'm sure that somebody would be able to provide a suitable supply of air but at what cost? Then there's the problem of getting the compressed air to the display venue!! It would be nice to see a "ripple rapid" start again but somehow I don't think it will happen.
And the Rapid Air system gave one of the Vulcan ASCs his nickname, when he was a brand new crew chief, he snagged every system that had a leak. He became know as Leaky Th**pe. Dave, where are you?
ZH875
As I recall using the rapid start system limited the starter motor/turbine to only seven starts (or something similar - sure someone can put an exact figure on it) before it was lifex. Bit of a no go for a cash & spares limited TVOC.
Well done on achieving what seemed the impossible folks by the way (including the help provided by the CAA).
R2
Well done on achieving what seemed the impossible folks by the way (including the help provided by the CAA).
R2
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Farnborough Friday
What a great display today and THANK YOU VTTS for getting me to this location to film 558. Even the security guy moved out of the way for me!
My clip is here: YouTube - Avro Vulcan XH558 18/07/08 Farnborough Display
My clip is here: YouTube - Avro Vulcan XH558 18/07/08 Farnborough Display
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Well, I think that welcher Tombstone should have been made to run along the entire Farnborough runway with a rose at the 'low port'!
It sounds as though today's display was particularly good!
It sounds as though today's display was particularly good!
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I was lucky enough to be there for the first flight last Wednesday and took this vid from opposite the public area. Hope you like it and well done to everyone who made this possible.
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MVI_0370.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
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Was also lucky enough to be at Farnborough this week (working security, so seen a lot of the action airside as it looks like you did Brian....) was looking after the media tent and met the vulcan crew after, thoroughly nice bunch of chaps.. mentioned that I had recently read the book about the Vulcan raid on Port Stanley, and was told that these guys crewed that flight! Really honoured to meet them....