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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2011, 09:14
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

The fuel tank we had repaired was the last 2...

The fuel tank we had repaired was the last 2 Stbd. The original cure date was June 1962 and it had been overhauled by St Athan in 1990.

It had then spent 17 years in a box as part of the war...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2011, 17:13
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

The thing is though, it does keep on staggering...

The thing is though, it does keep on staggering doesn't it?

Must be so annoying for you that time after time the public and the likes of Eddie Forester keep on coming through at the last moment...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2011, 10:37
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Jem, I quite agree with you that it would be...

Jem,

I quite agree with you that it would be devastating to lose Sally B.

As you say you have transferred your support to Sally and you of course have every right to do that. I wonder how many...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2011, 00:28
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Winco, The budget is about £2m a year, it's...

Winco,

The budget is about £2m a year, it's not a secret. Experience shows that if you stand up and ask for that amount of money in January you get a good slagging on the internet (pretty much...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2011, 14:02
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Sled Dog, We keep asking for money because...

Sled Dog,

We keep asking for money because we keep on spending it.

Do you think GKN in Portsmouth fixed the tank for free? Do you suppose the haulage company moved the jacks and ground...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2011, 12:24
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

How exactly does the Vulcan suck money away from...

How exactly does the Vulcan suck money away from other historic aircraft?

Before I joined the club I had not visited an airshow in over 30 years.

Since then I have donated a fair amount to 558...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2011, 22:13
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Why does it cost so much to repack a chute? ...

Why does it cost so much to repack a chute?

Because we are the only ex-military complex aircraft on the British civil register. Therefore we are obliged to get things like the chute (and the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2011, 22:01
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Hurn, Still under discussion at the moment...

Hurn,

Still under discussion at the moment but it looks as if we won't be coming to Bournemouth airport for various reasons, bit of a shame really as I was looking forward to working from home for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2011, 20:27
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

The Transit belongs to Treberg (company which...

The Transit belongs to Treberg (company which rents the tugs to the RAF) and is long term loan. No the brake chute will not go in the van as it is jammed with tools, spares and ground equipment.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2011, 22:01
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

No, I think you'll find that the brake parachute...

No, I think you'll find that the brake parachute will not physically fit in a Ford Ka, the CMFS would have been a tight squeeze as well.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2011, 10:17
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

"The vulcan arrived at Wittering today. I also...

"The vulcan arrived at Wittering today. I also noticed members of their entourage driving around - in their BMW estate.

Maybe if they cared so much, they'd drive around in a ford ka and put the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2011, 10:54
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Glad you enjoyed the show, it makes the effort...

Glad you enjoyed the show, it makes the effort worth while when you know you are appreciated.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2011, 17:24
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Well another nice quite week in the life of the...

Well another nice quite week in the life of the Vulcan.

Got home from Waddington about 15:00 having dropped the Mainwheel we replaced on Sunday off at Hinckley.

Tuesday it was off down to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2011, 17:15
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Just back from a cracking four days at...

Just back from a cracking four days at Waddington.

Fantastic to meet so many people who were happy to see us (unlike my last visit)

Two good displays with my first time solo as the chief :D ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2011, 08:29
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

Simplethings. Yes there are licensed...

Simplethings.

Yes there are licensed engineers, employed by MA, who worked on the aircraft during the major and the last three winter services. There were also a good number of un-licensed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2011, 15:38
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

558 is currently serviceable in the hangar at...

558 is currently serviceable in the hangar at Doncaster.

The plan is to go in on Tuesday give her another wash and brush up so that she looks her best for her adoring public.

On Wednesday we'll...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2011, 20:26
Replies: 3,441
Views: 722,341
Posted By Vulcan Rigger

As it happens I do have a pretty good idea how...

As it happens I do have a pretty good idea how the engine works, I simply made a mistake for which I apologise.

Thank you for pointing it out to me, I have now corrected my post.

I try and keep...
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