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?

That's a load of bollards, there was a Jet 2 holding and continued to for over 5 mins after it bogged off. The other jets had left before it ever appeared.

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?

PM

Don't think anyone will tell you after that comment

Just seen a picture of 558 at Woodford. So clear it could have been a model against a backdrop.

What are you on about JSF
You clearly haven't got a clue. Dry your eyes and grow up.

S-D

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!

That's not a reasonable position, JSF. The technical position has been thoroughly explained elsewhere and isnt down to "politics and power"

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.

Any confirmation of today's take off time yet?

Biggus
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.

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.

ETD confirmed as 13:00 Local 20mins ago

They're diverting over EMA today apparently, to make up for yesterday's disappointment there.

She flies overhead, regularly, so I wasn't going to make a trip out. But given she's going to be over Rutland Water in about half and hour, I can't resist it.

Track WP Times ...

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...srglx0b2r.jpeg

From https://twitter.com/XH558

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... :rolleyes:

https://www.facebook.com/VulcanXH558/timeline/?ref=name
Do we know when that flight will actually be?

Airborne 13:00 Local. Currently visible on FlightRadar24

Improved latency from PlaneFinder ...

https://planefinder.net

Try Flightradar24.com - Live flight tracker! - "No callsign".

Flying at c1000 feet and 200 knots heading towards Kent.....

Jack