Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Well, Tombstone claimed to have done the deed and promised to send me the video proof.
Nothing has yet arrived.
Any reason for the delay, Tombstone?
Nothing has yet arrived.
Any reason for the delay, Tombstone?
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Sorry guys,
only came back into work last week.
I'll post the DVD today however, I don't think it would be at all appropriate for the footage at the moment.
It's been a hard week at Marham.
only came back into work last week.
I'll post the DVD today however, I don't think it would be at all appropriate for the footage at the moment.
It's been a hard week at Marham.
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Like I think I said in my previous post, I'm not at all sure that any footage of me larking around in front of a GR4 parked at Marham is in any way appropriate at the moment. I'm not comfortable with the idea at all for now.
Obviously Tombestone, when he retires from the RAF, should consider taking up a career as a politician, make promises and then have no intention of carrying them out! How do you know when a government minister is lying?
Awesome but Affordable
The cruel finger of fate can change any arrangements.
What was an honest undertaking on Tombstone's part should '558 fly can always be postponed. The response to a real tragedy in the form of inquiries, funerals and grieving cannot.
Let it be.
Cheers,
Reaper 69
What was an honest undertaking on Tombstone's part should '558 fly can always be postponed. The response to a real tragedy in the form of inquiries, funerals and grieving cannot.
Let it be.
Cheers,
Reaper 69
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God that hat tasted awful and never mind the roses, anyone who hasn't the balls to do a flaming arsehole in public isn't fit to wear the light blue. :rolleyes
I suppose I should have realised that if a shower of sh*t like us could keep them flying back then, a bunch of dedicated nutters would have no problem.
So, when is XH558 going to fly again?
I suppose I should have realised that if a shower of sh*t like us could keep them flying back then, a bunch of dedicated nutters would have no problem.
So, when is XH558 going to fly again?
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Give Tombstone a break...They're having a rough time at Marham.
I'm sure he's a man of honour and will post(god help us
) evidence when the time is right....
I'm sure he's a man of honour and will post(god help us
) evidence when the time is right....
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I have insulted Mr Tombstone before, Now is not the time - and when it is I am 100% confident he will perform the dirty deed. Because if he doesn't he will never be able to walk into a bar again, the shame would be unbearable.
To all the lads and lasses at Marham and those that knew Mike. Keep your chins up and think on the good times, it sounds like there were quite a few and that he was a real gent.
To all the lads and lasses at Marham and those that knew Mike. Keep your chins up and think on the good times, it sounds like there were quite a few and that he was a real gent.
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Absolutely true Cornish,
Mike was a top bloke & will be missed by all.
Prank WILL be released in good time however, more pressing issues remain at the forefront of our thoughts.
Mike was a top bloke & will be missed by all.
Prank WILL be released in good time however, more pressing issues remain at the forefront of our thoughts.
Agghh, bottomless-pit syndrome strikes again.......
Indeed - as I posted on the 'other' Vulcan thread on the 14th Dec (post #1273):-
Got a shilling to spare, Guv?
Vulcan XH558 needs £100,000 to complete flight-test programme
Flight International today:-
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The Vulcan To The Sky Trust is in desperate need for £100,000 ($200,000) to fund the completion of the flight-test programme for Avro Vulcan XH558, which would enable the V-Bomber to participate in the 2008 air show season.
Click on the link for full story.
Got a shilling to spare, Guv?
Vulcan XH558 needs £100,000 to complete flight-test programme
Flight International today:-
Quote:
The Vulcan To The Sky Trust is in desperate need for £100,000 ($200,000) to fund the completion of the flight-test programme for Avro Vulcan XH558, which would enable the V-Bomber to participate in the 2008 air show season.
Click on the link for full story.
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Jindabyne, good advice.
Should any of you feel the urge to contribute, stop for a moment and then redirect your money into the Help the Heroes campaign.
The whole Vulcan story has been a complete load of tosh & a waste of money. 6 million quid for one flight. Stinks of a badly run management plan.
Should any of you feel the urge to contribute, stop for a moment and then redirect your money into the Help the Heroes campaign.
The whole Vulcan story has been a complete load of tosh & a waste of money. 6 million quid for one flight. Stinks of a badly run management plan.
Apart from blitzing everyone with further requests for donations, there has been a stunning lack of any real news since the return to flight. After that happy day......nothing.
People have been asking for progress reports and project updates on the website for weeks, but nothing 'official' has been forthcoming.
Why the deafening silence?
People have been asking for progress reports and project updates on the website for weeks, but nothing 'official' has been forthcoming.
Why the deafening silence?
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As per the Flight article that works out at 50,000 per flight, which doesn't sound too far off for operating a Vulcan.
In the long term, there'll also be a few calendar time 'C' Checks to be budgetted for, on top of the regular defect rectification and post/pre flight maintenance and hangarage charges. Seventeen air shows won't cover the cost, so who are the sponsors mentioned in the article? A Vulcan in a Virgin paint scheme wouldn't do at all.
In the long term, there'll also be a few calendar time 'C' Checks to be budgetted for, on top of the regular defect rectification and post/pre flight maintenance and hangarage charges. Seventeen air shows won't cover the cost, so who are the sponsors mentioned in the article? A Vulcan in a Virgin paint scheme wouldn't do at all.
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Bad though it sounds, I'd much rather see an orange Vulcan in the sky than no Vulcan in the sky.
However, the deafening silence post-flight and the poor timing of this latest 'pull your finger out' message is very off-putting, to say the least.
I really do hope they still do it, but I know a lot of people who have taken this latest 'development' (and the manner in which it has been handled) very badly.
However, the deafening silence post-flight and the poor timing of this latest 'pull your finger out' message is very off-putting, to say the least.
I really do hope they still do it, but I know a lot of people who have taken this latest 'development' (and the manner in which it has been handled) very badly.
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My uninformed but gut feeling is that they blew all their cash on getting that first flight made on the hope that a sponsor would come forward once they saw it in the air. Sadly, so far no one has stepped forward and they now have no cash for any more flying. Of course, that's not based on any fact.
Originally Posted by speeddial
My uninformed but gut feeling is that they blew all their cash on getting that first flight made on the hope that a sponsor would come forward once they saw it in the air. Sadly, so far no one has stepped forward and they now have no cash for any more flying.