Vulcan XH558

Nice shots Michael, I was at the far end of the runway at Filton.

 

Vulcan to the sky | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Vulcan to the sky | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Two photos from the fly-past at Coventry. There was certainly a lot of people out to see it!

 

After a bad start to the season, the dessicant bags in engine intakes problem, the Vulcan appears to have performed well. Looks as though there were crowds at all the flypast venues today. Aircraft now safely on the ground at Finningley for the winter.

 

Wonderful shots Ian, saw the local BBC filming it just by me. Managed to miss them at Temple Meads when I got off the Charter train from Henbury.

Some different views of Bristol including Filton's taxiways and the main runway.

Community Rail Charter Train from Bristol - a set on Flickr

 

My video from Staverton on Sunday.
Avro Vulcan XH558 Staverton 29/09/2012 - YouTube
Shame some people can't keep quiet or stop nudging me

 

Yes Ralph, all hand held.
There wasn't room for everyone there let alone a tripod and a clear yard to be able to spin around!

 

The Vulcan will always be the highlight of any airshow for me. Below is a link
to the appeal for funds regarding the final flying season for the aircraft. <BJ>

Vulcan To The Sky - Official Press Release

 

Apparently it needs some mod's to the wings which will cost in the region of £200k and they have decided not to proceed with this, so 2013 will be it's last year.

 

Here's the newsletter link explaining more on this unfortunate but expected news:
Vulcan to the Sky Newsletter

 

Chris Evans mooted an appeal on his R2 breakfast show this morning. He ought to be able to whip up the £220k I'd have thought.

 

The media have got the story now

Last Cold War Vulcan bomber to take final flight next year because of soaring restoration costs | Mail Online

Shame about the leftoid drones slagging this wonderful aircraft and what it stood for off, but no surprise, I suppose...

Mark

 

I have been saying this for some time now with XH558 - it can't fly forever. Its best to end its flying career with one last hurrah around the airshow circuit in all its glory rather than let it die slowly as wear and tear take its toll.

 

As a left-wing, socialist minded person, be assured that we don't all think like that.

 

Feature on the Vulcan on BBC website. "Vulcan Bomber XH558: 'Grace and style' in the sky."

BBC News - Vulcan Bomber XH558: 'Grace and style' in the sky

 

78% of the funding has been achieved of the £400k required. Dec/Jan sees Hangar tours which must be pre-booked.

 

Some excellent news.......investigative work has been undertaken on modifying the leading edge of the wings in order that it's flying life can be extended.....super...