If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Vulcan XH558

Discussion in 'Everything Else Heritage' started by Victor, May 29, 2015.

  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    May 12, 2006
    Messages:
    18,935
    Likes Received:
    17,086
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Indeed, although less understandable is why so many of them were still on the payroll over 12 months later?
     
  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,524
    Likes Received:
    21,534
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Hmm. The engine incident was 2012 and support was withdrawn at 2015 so they took their time to make up their minds.
     
  3. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,524
    Likes Received:
    21,534
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Needs a support crew just to keep her in taxiable condition but I'll agree it does seem a tad too many.
     
  4. noelist

    noelist Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    799
    Likes Received:
    110
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    LGV C+E(FormerlyHGVClass1) Driver
    Location:
    Lancaster
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    well, for all the grumpy old men here in discussing, (some cussing), I find this bit of news encouraging,.....

    http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/vulcan-bomber-owners-hit-200-000-maintenance-target-1-8447092

    it seems that many people are supporting the venture, and I look forward to the new sustainable home being completed, and that it will at some point be able to get airbourne for some suitable important occasion.....yes dreams are made of this and people who put their hands in their deep pockets, are, in fact, what makes dreams come true, Tornado is just one example........
     
  5. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2006
    Messages:
    16,550
    Likes Received:
    7,897
    Location:
    1012 / 60158
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Good news. I think that the chances of it ever flying again are remote.
    They might get the Canberra airborne sometime though.
     
  6. baldbof

    baldbof Well-Known Member Friend

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2015
    Messages:
    1,832
    Likes Received:
    2,992
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired, ex-RAF
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
  7. martin1656

    martin1656 Nat Pres stalwart Friend

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2014
    Messages:
    18,642
    Likes Received:
    12,075
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    St Leonards
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Are any of the organizers of this fund taking wages still since the Vulcan was grounded ? because, it seems money is just flowing out all of the time , it the idea to preserve the aircraft, or to be a cash cow for some of the organisers?
     
  8. baldbof

    baldbof Well-Known Member Friend

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2015
    Messages:
    1,832
    Likes Received:
    2,992
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired, ex-RAF
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    According to the announcement earlier this year when they downsized their operation, they were reducing to eight full-timers. Other Vulcans, i.e XL426 and XM 655, are maintained in ground running order by volunteers. So many questions.....!!
     
  9. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    May 12, 2006
    Messages:
    18,935
    Likes Received:
    17,086
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just a quickie as its caught my eye, I don't know how much Facebook ad's cost but they must be spending a fortune on such things as they pop up on y timeline everyday without fail!
     
  10. guycarr360

    guycarr360 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    4,600
    Likes Received:
    2,909
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chester le Street County Durham
    Facebook advertising costs are negligible for coverage, if you have like their site, they can advertise without cost, direct to your PC.

    A campaign directed at their "fans", and supporters, takes very little effort.
     
  11. guycarr360

    guycarr360 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    4,600
    Likes Received:
    2,909
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chester le Street County Durham
    Is she in her own hangar yet???
     
  12. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    8,575
    Likes Received:
    8,621
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    No. And won't be any time soon.

    https://vulcantothesky.org/news/lack-of-funding-means-the-vulcan-experience-is-unable-to-progress/

    The accounts up to October 2020 make interesting reading. Income around £2m. Outgoings (including £633k on advertising alone!), £1.2m. It seems out of the £2.2m required for the mortgage of the hangar (not even the full amount for its construction), they raised about half a million pounds in 5 years. So where has all the money gone...?
     
  13. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,524
    Likes Received:
    21,534
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Legitimate expenses? :rolleyes:
     
  14. 35B

    35B Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2011
    Messages:
    27,418
    Likes Received:
    26,553
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Grantham
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    An interesting question given the fiduciary duties of charity trustees.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  15. guycarr360

    guycarr360 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    4,600
    Likes Received:
    2,909
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chester le Street County Durham
  16. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2007
    Messages:
    9,891
    Likes Received:
    2,533
    Occupation:
    semi-retired, currently doing R&D for my patents
    Location:
    Halifax

Share This Page