Vulcans farewell flights this weekend, route is on line.
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Watched it near Woodford today. I presume the fuel consumption at low level is pretty horrendous, and doesn't allow it to be stood on its tail to shake the earth at each location. How tight would it be on fuel endurance on a flight like today's?
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Twitter feed suggests 'Looks like departing traffic prevented approach to East Mids...'
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I was at Woodford today, (well Adlington golf centre) one short 4-5 sec burst of something approaching full power and two tame orbits left everyone I spoke too feeling let down. Not even close to the last Woodford visit.
Poor show.
Anyone know who the crew were?
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Poor show.
Anyone know who the crew were?
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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Just seen a picture of 558 at Woodford. So clear it could have been a model against a backdrop.
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What are you on about JSF
You clearly haven't got a clue. Dry your eyes and grow up.
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31st, I am beginning to get more bitter towards the technical authorities. Bolleaux to them, this isn't about capability, it's about politics and power
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S-D,
I, along with many others, feel affection for this aircraft, other airframes of her Type, her crews and the role she played. The V-Force contributed to allowing you to have the freedom to be abrasive and obnoxious!
I, along with many others, feel affection for this aircraft, other airframes of her Type, her crews and the role she played. The V-Force contributed to allowing you to have the freedom to be abrasive and obnoxious!
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Happy to see it fly over Newcastle although we didn't manage to get into position to really appreciate its size and planform.
First and last glimpse for my lads which is a shame. I'd have loved them to have seen a full display.
First and last glimpse for my lads which is a shame. I'd have loved them to have seen a full display.
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I thought it was planned for 13.00 like yesterday. That's not cast iron, but the website did say both days flights were in the afternoon.
Luckily I don't need to leave home until after take off.
I thought it was planned for 13.00 like yesterday. That's not cast iron, but the website did say both days flights were in the afternoon.
Luckily I don't need to leave home until after take off.
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XH 558 departure time Sunday
Best guess is 13:00 based on yesterday but I feel sorry for folk planning a journey to get a sighting as the updates on the site are pretty dire and the site failed yesterday when it got swamped by requests. Could do better.
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Funny old thing, the gardens going to get a good doing over this afternoon. That it's just down the road from Brize back gate has nothing to do with it... 
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Do we know when that flight will actually be?
Please note: today is not the planned final flight.
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Airborne 13:00 Local. Currently visible on FlightRadar24
Improved latency from PlaneFinder ...
https://planefinder.net
Improved latency from PlaneFinder ...
https://planefinder.net
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