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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Hedge on October 12, 2012, 06:35:16 pm

Title: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 12, 2012, 06:35:16 pm

A very sad announcement for some but I'm glad to say I've seen her a good few times including getting up close and personal with cloths and white spirit. She will continue in some shape or form as a ground display maybe fast taxi's.

Enjoy her while she flies.

More here.

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/408/82/Important-news-on-the-future-of-XH558.html (http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/408/82/Important-news-on-the-future-of-XH558.html)

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Greeners on October 12, 2012, 08:49:34 pm

Without trying to be a little cynical.......

Do they not say this every year?

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 12, 2012, 09:17:47 pm

I hear ya Nath but not this time sadly. Costly airframe mods coupled with limited engine life mean the end is nigh.

They have never painted the picture like this before.

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Greeners on October 12, 2012, 09:24:10 pm

Well in that case, fingers crossed that someone will stump up the required readies to keep her airborne!  :sad1:

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 12, 2012, 09:26:38 pm

6 numbers and I would do it.  :wink:

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: rich83 on October 12, 2012, 10:21:33 pm

Very sad. I'm gonna make every effort to get to see it a few times next year. :-)

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: dmac1969 on October 12, 2012, 11:26:59 pm

How much do they need to spend on it to keep it going?

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 13, 2012, 12:16:18 am

Today's announcement isn't to do with money more engine life and airframe fatigue.

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 13, 2012, 06:31:14 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-19926464 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-19926464)

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: JJ on October 13, 2012, 12:36:30 pm

I was chatting to a chap on the Vulcan to the Sky stand at Car Fest North and he was explaining that the front wing spars need replacing which is a mahoosive job.  In my opinion, they've got to do it and keep her flying if the funds can be raised.   There were a few aircraft displaying during the weekend including the BBMF, a Meteor and a couple of Tornados but it was only the Vulcan that brought the whole place to a standstill with everyone looking skywards in awe.  At the end of the display she got a massive round of applause which made my eyes go all watery!

Title: Re: The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.
Post by: Hedge on October 13, 2012, 08:56:21 pm

I know the feeling.  :sad: