Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)
It was indeed a spurious AAPP fire indication, the cause of which has been established. The aircraft has had a Rover wash and was fired up today - all was fine.
So, a quick romp around the compass base (nothing like the old MFS/HRS swings as the aircraft now has a much simpler system to befit the VFR-only role under which flights will be conducted), then a trip back to Bruntingthorpe tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing more piccies as good as Al R's - simply stunning, those were!
So, a quick romp around the compass base (nothing like the old MFS/HRS swings as the aircraft now has a much simpler system to befit the VFR-only role under which flights will be conducted), then a trip back to Bruntingthorpe tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing more piccies as good as Al R's - simply stunning, those were!
Update on BBC1 Breakfast today Wed 16 for you early birds. They'll probably show some pre-recorded pics in the 0700 news, and then have reporter Robert Hall live from Cottesmore around 0800.
Vulcan 903's caveat about major breaking news rendering all plans obsolete still stands!
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Vulcan 903's caveat about major breaking news rendering all plans obsolete still stands!
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I caught her 10 minutes ago on the BBC - not a bad piece. Weather in the area currently very foggy and crisp. Outlook seems ok too - looks like there might be a decent period late morning/early afternoon.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html
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On BBC 1 news Robert Hall Live in fthe og at Cottesmore did a report on the aircraft he atated hopefully an afternoon departure approx 1400 depending on the Fog burning off.
Good luck to all for another successful trip.
Good luck to all for another successful trip.
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Just watched the BBC News24 piece - very good, and it's great to see that the publicity is finally getting somewhere!
I'd love to get down to Cott today, but I don't know the area very well, or how many cars the area and local roads can support. Pls can someone PM me and offer some advice? It would be very much appreciated.
Cheers, Nacluv
I'd love to get down to Cott today, but I don't know the area very well, or how many cars the area and local roads can support. Pls can someone PM me and offer some advice? It would be very much appreciated.
Cheers, Nacluv
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I've PM'd you Nac.
But generally, if you're approaching via the A1, leave at the Ram Jam ( a few miles north of Stamford, and signposted RAF Cottesmore).
Heading North off A1
If you want to be at the A1 end of the runway, after leaving the sliproad off the A1, turn right at the junction (away from red Cott signage). After 300 metres or so, at the roundabout, take the first exit and follow that road for a mile and a bit. You should see a load of cars parked up on the verge, adjacent to landing lights in field.
Heading South off A1
Travel a mile or so past the exit marked South Witham and The Blue Cow Inn. Then leave at the Ram Jam exit (fuel station and Ram Jam Inn visible on your right, on other side of carriageway). At the bottom of the sliproad, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout, and head under A1. Immediately after that, you'll come to another roundabout. Ignore the first exit (red signage Cott), and take the second exit, and you'll be then on the 1.5 mile stretch of road as above.
The threshold and viewing area that I used the other day is just a 2 minute walk across a field (there's a stile and public footpath from the verge). You'll see the spotters. If you want to be at the other end, thats slightly more complicated. For ease of access, the A1 end is far simpler if you don't know the area. And better too, especially if she lifts at that end.
But generally, if you're approaching via the A1, leave at the Ram Jam ( a few miles north of Stamford, and signposted RAF Cottesmore).
Heading North off A1
If you want to be at the A1 end of the runway, after leaving the sliproad off the A1, turn right at the junction (away from red Cott signage). After 300 metres or so, at the roundabout, take the first exit and follow that road for a mile and a bit. You should see a load of cars parked up on the verge, adjacent to landing lights in field.
Heading South off A1
Travel a mile or so past the exit marked South Witham and The Blue Cow Inn. Then leave at the Ram Jam exit (fuel station and Ram Jam Inn visible on your right, on other side of carriageway). At the bottom of the sliproad, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout, and head under A1. Immediately after that, you'll come to another roundabout. Ignore the first exit (red signage Cott), and take the second exit, and you'll be then on the 1.5 mile stretch of road as above.
The threshold and viewing area that I used the other day is just a 2 minute walk across a field (there's a stile and public footpath from the verge). You'll see the spotters. If you want to be at the other end, thats slightly more complicated. For ease of access, the A1 end is far simpler if you don't know the area. And better too, especially if she lifts at that end.
Mrs 4ma has told me to leave the decorating for today and take her over to Cott. We were both at Scampton in the early 80's and have fond memories of the Vulcan. (There is a God after all, and I shall buy some lottery tickets as well.)
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probably a bit late for some but a good airfield map with the best viewing points here: http://www.*************************...ottesmore.html
what is going on it wont post links correctly
just google "raf cottesmore" +viewing.
what is going on it wont post links correctly
just google "raf cottesmore" +viewing.
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BBC News 24 at 1400 and she should be on live.
I can't wait for Waddington in July! Mrs Ex is also very excited (for once) as she well remembers our honeymoon in 1968 when, following dinner at the Bridge in Saxilby, we went round to Scampton at 2230 to watch the Vulcans doing circuits and rollers. Big white bats, was how she described them as they taxied past shaking our little Ford Anglia.
Yes, just an old romantic, me. 40 years on and we're still at it - watching flying, that is...
I can't wait for Waddington in July! Mrs Ex is also very excited (for once) as she well remembers our honeymoon in 1968 when, following dinner at the Bridge in Saxilby, we went round to Scampton at 2230 to watch the Vulcans doing circuits and rollers. Big white bats, was how she described them as they taxied past shaking our little Ford Anglia.
Yes, just an old romantic, me. 40 years on and we're still at it - watching flying, that is...