Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)
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T'ain't how I remember them. Minus the evil intent, a V Bomber doesn't quite cut it somehow. Its just like me, a sad old relic... 
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Get Involved with Vulcan XH558!
With the fantastic news of XH558 being available for Display at Waddington this year, here are various ways for anyone interested in her long term future to get involved..... (if you are not already that is)
http://www.tvoc.co.uk/downloads/News...une%202008.pdf
http://www.tvoc.co.uk/downloads/News...une%202008.pdf
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Originally Posted by XL319
I'm in two minds whether to go to Waddo, as it's forcast terrible weather, but I would love to see the Vulcan display.....would be worth the money just to see that
Do I?
Don't I?!
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Scorchio!
It is a glorious day today at Waddo and looking at the public viewing area from my office it is chocka block of enthusiasts!
The BUFF has arrived and the Halcones have just done their session.
It is gonna be a mighty fine day for all that are here....such a shame it won't be as good tomorrow or Sunday.
SA
The BUFF has arrived and the Halcones have just done their session.
It is gonna be a mighty fine day for all that are here....such a shame it won't be as good tomorrow or Sunday.
SA
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Originally Posted by Green Flash
just run the sound of 4 howling Olympus engines through your mind
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Sentry,
Is 558 going to do a practice display this afternoon do you know ? I'm on nights tonight but I'll stay up and watch her from the bottom of the hill if she's going up.
Does anyone know if the run through that they did on arrival at Waddington yesterday evening was the full display or is DT going to be doing some of the Joe L'estrange climbs and chandelles at all in the full display? In my time there for 5 Airshows the CAA Display Manager would approve some of the displays on the Friday, I'll never forget the Mig 29 rolling inverted over the bomb dump trying to keep below the cloud base and almost running out of air !
Can anyone help with what time they are putting the Vulcan into the Display Programme on Sunday Please.
Rick S
PS Good Luck to everyone working at Waddo over the weekend especially the SATCO and ATC team.
Is 558 going to do a practice display this afternoon do you know ? I'm on nights tonight but I'll stay up and watch her from the bottom of the hill if she's going up.
Does anyone know if the run through that they did on arrival at Waddington yesterday evening was the full display or is DT going to be doing some of the Joe L'estrange climbs and chandelles at all in the full display? In my time there for 5 Airshows the CAA Display Manager would approve some of the displays on the Friday, I'll never forget the Mig 29 rolling inverted over the bomb dump trying to keep below the cloud base and almost running out of air !
Can anyone help with what time they are putting the Vulcan into the Display Programme on Sunday Please.
Rick S
PS Good Luck to everyone working at Waddo over the weekend especially the SATCO and ATC team.
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Can't go Saturday (the balance of the half dozen forecasts I checked hinted this might be the better day). Can go on Sunday, but with significant difficulty, and would if I knew I'd see her display. I'm then away for July so will miss Fairford (my favourite) and Farnborough. So - what do I do?
Is there any realistic chance she'll appear anywhere else this year? Maybe Duxford in September?
Is there any realistic chance she'll appear anywhere else this year? Maybe Duxford in September?
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Vulcan Plot: (Local Times)
Sat T/O 1530, Vul / Lanc Fly thru, Vul Disp, Land 1605.
Sun T/O 1340 to Shawbury for Fly Past and return, Vul / Lanc Fly Thru 1450 then Vul Display, land 1520.
All weather / plague of frogs permitting of course!
Sat T/O 1530, Vul / Lanc Fly thru, Vul Disp, Land 1605.
Sun T/O 1340 to Shawbury for Fly Past and return, Vul / Lanc Fly Thru 1450 then Vul Display, land 1520.
All weather / plague of frogs permitting of course!
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And on Sunday afternoon, rumour has it, the display might involve the Scampton bunch (who would be doing the British GP Sunday morning and so would not be able to do the same morning slot they occupy on Saturday).
As they did 3 run throughs yesterday in about half an hour then I imagine the real display will be longer if scheduled for 30 mins.
As they did 3 run throughs yesterday in about half an hour then I imagine the real display will be longer if scheduled for 30 mins.
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Gainesy,
The "other Vulcan" on the ground at Waddington (the rear gate guard on the A15 opposite the old SSA), is none other than "Vulcan 607" the beauty that Martin Withers flew on Op Black Buck to Port Stanley in Apr 82.
And yes she did look a little sad, I do hope she is mentioned during the air show and is given a small part of 558's glory.
Pip pip ON
The "other Vulcan" on the ground at Waddington (the rear gate guard on the A15 opposite the old SSA), is none other than "Vulcan 607" the beauty that Martin Withers flew on Op Black Buck to Port Stanley in Apr 82.
And yes she did look a little sad, I do hope she is mentioned during the air show and is given a small part of 558's glory.
Pip pip ON
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Evening!
Thought you boys and girls would like to know that theres a pic of the Permit posted on the T.V.O.C. courtusy of Mr Taff "smiler" Stone.
Thought you boys and girls would like to know that theres a pic of the Permit posted on the T.V.O.C. courtusy of Mr Taff "smiler" Stone.