Vulcan XH558 not going to fly :(
#61
Truly awesome piece of kit
I saw it fly at Boscombe down years ago when I was about 12 I think. Was the loudest thing I've heard flying to date
I visited the Vulcan stand at Fairford this year and bought some raffle tickets to help- better than charity imho
Bloke on the stand I talked to was working for a local aerospace company rewiring it (!). He said it would be about 10,000 lbs lighter as a result of removing unwanted crap- she's going to go like a rocket
I saw it fly at Boscombe down years ago when I was about 12 I think. Was the loudest thing I've heard flying to date
I visited the Vulcan stand at Fairford this year and bought some raffle tickets to help- better than charity imho
Bloke on the stand I talked to was working for a local aerospace company rewiring it (!). He said it would be about 10,000 lbs lighter as a result of removing unwanted crap- she's going to go like a rocket
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The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) is delighted to announce that after months of searching, funding has been found that will allow completion of the restoration of Avro Vulcan XH558. This means that the striking delta-wing aircraft, the enduring icon of the Cold War that dominates the history of the late 20th century, may now be able to take its place at the centre of the commemoration ceremony that will mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict in June next year.
The news that the project can be completed will not only excite the many thousands of Britons who have fond memories of the Vulcan, but will come as a great relief to the team of 30 engineers who have worked tirelessly for the past eighteen months to get the Vulcan back on its own three feet, only to be told earlier in August that if £1.2 million was not raised by the end of the month the project would have to be scrapped. Celebrations of the successful capture of the necessary funds will take place tomorrow at Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicester, when the formal announcement of the funding will be made, and XH558 will leave its hangar for the first time since the project began. The Vulcan's undercarriage was only refitted in the past week, and bringing the imposing aircraft back out into the daylight promises to be a momentous occasion, as Sir Michael Knight, Chairman of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, explains:
“The Vulcan to the Sky Trust would like to thank anyone who helped ensure that the Vulcan will fly again, with hundreds of thousands of pounds being donated or pledged That these pledges and donations are for the most part made up of thousands of individual amounts in the £10 to 100 range is testament to the strength of the public's desire to see the Vulcan fly again. That said, I am absolutely delighted to announce today that the project has just received a truly magnanimous donation of £500,000 The team at Bruntingthorpe – and, indeed, the British aviation community – are greatly in his debt.
That splendid news will, I hope, be an encouragement to all who are enthused by this inspiring project – and, indeed, to all of us on the VTST team – to continue our fund-raising efforts for some time yet, if XH558 is to be capable of accepting a pressing invitation to lead the flypast over London to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict in June next year.
Looking forward, today's roll-out of Vulcan XH558 is cause for great celebration, especially for the small but dedicated team which has worked so hard to achieve it. It should also bring a deep sense of satisfaction to those thousands of loyal enthusiasts and friends who have supported this complex project over the years. I must say that to ensure continuing public appearances we will need to keep relying on the generosity of the public and commercial organisations, but we have passed a very significant milestone today. "
The Vulcan to the Sky campaign has also received the Royal approval, with the office of the Prince of Wales conveying Charles' warmest good wishes on meeting this hugely significant point in the project:
“His Royal Highness has fond recollections of his flight in Vulcan XL392 at RAF Waddington, and was thrilled to hear that XH558 is to be rolled out of its hangar.”
The Vulcan to the Sky project has previously benefited from the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, for whom Emma Sale, Regional Manager for the East Midlands, reacted:
“We’re delighted to hear this excellent news. The Vulcan Bomber is a truly unique example of our outstanding aviation heritage.
"The Heritage Lottery Fund awarded the Trust over £2.7million for their restoration work but we always require applicants to raise additional funding too. It’s great that all their hard work has now paid off and so many people will get to see this magnificent machine restored to its full glory.”
If the remaining funds are made available to the project, next season’s air displays around the country will greatly benefit, as the instantly recognisable sound of Spitfire and Hurricane and the impressive dignity of the Lancaster will be hugely complemented by the awesome sight of the Vulcan. XH558 will pay a moving tribute to the valour and foresight of planners, the talents of aircraft designers and engineers and the steadfast determination of a generation of airmen whose proud task it was to help prevent conflict and ensure that Europe remained at peace through the ultimately successful national and NATO strategy of deterrence.
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I wonder who has just given them half a Million pounds?!?
Fantastic news and an amazing gesture by someone.
Last edited by Nat; 31 August 2006 at 06:52 AM.
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Good news today, they have been able to raise about £1.25 million through pledges and a generous donation. They now have got enough to get it flying somewhere around next April.
Can't say how pleased I am to hear it.
Les
Can't say how pleased I am to hear it.
Les
#66
Originally Posted by Nat21
If anyone is around the midlands near Brunters tomorrow then get yourself down there!
Rollout of XH558 is tomorrow at Bruntingthorpe. Sir Mike Knight will talk about the current situation. At around 14.00 the Lancaster will perform a flypast.
If anyone goes later, please take some pictures.
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Last week we took our boys to Midland Air Museum in Coventry for the day and we got to go and have a look inside the Vulcan they have there. The boys were thirlled and talked the poor bloke to death, 'whats this for, whats that for?' etc! And they have kept on a bout it since! They not so impressed with mommy driving the scooby 'fast and wicked' anymore! So if theres gonna be an air show with one actually flying Id love to take them.
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Any links anybody?? No BBC TV to watch it on
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...st/5301056.stm
click on
BBC News in video and audio in the red banner, select UK and scroll down, theres a tiny bit there but not the roll out, also to the right of the page there's
VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Tim Muffett with the Vulcan restoration project from the breakfast programme
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Originally Posted by Funkii Munkii
Go to
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...st/5301056.stm
click on
BBC News in video and audio in the red banner, select UK and scroll down, theres a tiny bit there but not the roll out, also to the right of the page there's
VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Tim Muffett with the Vulcan restoration project from the breakfast programme
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...st/5301056.stm
click on
BBC News in video and audio in the red banner, select UK and scroll down, theres a tiny bit there but not the roll out, also to the right of the page there's
VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Tim Muffett with the Vulcan restoration project from the breakfast programme
One question though, why on earth are they wearing Hi-Vis vests
They're standing on the wing of a Vulcan FFS, it's hardly likely that they are about to hit by a forklift or something
Is there actually anywhere in the UK now where you don't have to wear a hi-vis jacket
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Originally Posted by GC8
Apparently it is going to fly as they have raised the necessary funds. Testing starts in April 2007.
Simon
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Glad I had sky, so I could watch tv outside my region.
I watched the roll out on east midlands news last night.
They could have at least rolled the plane out forwards...lol
I watched the roll out on east midlands news last night.
They could have at least rolled the plane out forwards...lol
Last edited by Nicci; 01 September 2006 at 10:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by Nicci
I watched the roll on on east midlands news last night.
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Sheffield Wednesday is one of the biggest clubs in the country; they had good premiership gates even when they languished in the second division. He would have to change everything else though.....
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The roll out since they have now raised the cash would be a complete waste of money since they would then have to pay to take it all to pieces again to finish the rebuild.
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