stuart n

The Vulcan restoration trust who look after Vulcan XL426 at Southend airport recently held some auctions on ebay. The auctions were for 5 photographers passes for the planned engine cycles (to full power) and the taxi back to her stand. There was also an auction to sit in the co pilot seat during the engine runs and taxi.
I won 1 of the photographers passes and here are some my photos from last Saturday, hope you like them

The engineering team start preparing her for the engine cycles and taxi run:















There was time for a quick game of hide and seek



And then a final brief before moving her into position for the engine runs....



It was then time to climb aboard, first Keith who paid £554.26 to sit in the co pilot seat



Before the special guest a sprightly Bill Stableford, who designed the systems on the Vulcan, climbs up to take his seat



It was then time to get the tow bar attached:





Probably the last chance to get these 2 in the same photo....



Preparing to start the engines:









And then time to put her on full throtle





After that she taxiied back to her place and it was time to push her back:



A delighted Bill Stableford



And the lucky ebay winners pose with Bill Stableford, Gp Cpt Bill Burnett and VRT engineers.



A huge thanks to all at the VRT, a day that I'll never forget

Cornelius

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Looks a good day was had!!

I used to enjoy going to Mildenhall for the air show, shame they stopped it

pezzza

Only one other aircraft that can compare to the Vulcan, and typical politics....sorry, ment B.A. stopped her flying back in 2003.

R.I.P. CONCORDE

TomR555

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IN THE STICKS

looks like a cracking day , I can only imagine the noise when they cranked it up

SirFozzalot

Awesome!

KPMVulcansRule

Hello Stuart - great shots of a great day!! Nice to meet you - have you posted any shots onto VTTS Forum ??
I've posted some internal cockpit shots, inc. Vulcan Roars.
Regards,Keith=KPMVRT'sVulcanCo-pilot2008