XH558 Vulcan's last Flights...

RogerHeinz57 · 24th May 2015, 22:20

Time is running out folks to see this magnificent historic engineering spectacular in flight. I have no real connection with aircraft, but as a young lad I attended an air show where this very plane made it's presence known to all at the show, and many nowhere near the show for miles around. The effect was terrifying but also amazing! Any cars in the car parks with alarms played their own tunes in salute to this magic fly past that shook everything almost to death! Think many had trouser event problems as well ! Mine stayed clean and dry thankfully.
Back to my reason for posting:
It is unlikely that this beautiful creation will fly again after this tour, and so I am going to see it with a fellow member at one of the many shows it will appear at. Thought I would share this link with any interested parties.
I am not setting about arranging anything in terms of club meet ETC, so it's up to you guys to do your own thing, but once decided on the venue Paulym & I plan to go to, we will advise on this post and maybe see some other members follow in our salute to this fine craft's last flights.

Linky below:
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html

As agreed, Paul and I am doing the Eastbourne Airborne event from Beechy Head on August 15th.

Cheers John H.

trikey · 24th May 2015, 22:28

I have seen XH558 many times and each one is special, stood on the end of the runway at Scampton last year as she flew over for the Cold War tour was something else, no sound upon approach at all, as soon as she was overhead it sounded like hell had opened its doors!

Get to see her fly, you won't regret it.

Jay · 24th May 2015, 23:08

Have to agree. I was 13yrs old in a village behind Norwich Airport watching a Vulcan in its death rolls and the sound went right through me, as it was retired to the Norwich Aviation museum.
Never forget it and well worth watching

trebor · 24th May 2015, 23:13

Saw it at Welshpool last year and will be back there again in 2015, also a classic car show on the day if anyone fancies it

Astraeus · 24th May 2015, 23:19

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Originally Posted by trebor

Saw it at Welshpool last year and will be back there again in 2015, also a classic car show on the day if anyone fancies it

I have been a contributer to the project ( very small sum each month by DD) from before we got her back in the Sky. She is an example of British engineering at its best. This year, although sad to be her last in flight, is a celebration of the contribution her type made to the RAF and aeronautical engineering in general.

It is planned that she will be housed at Doncaster and be the centre piece of a centre to promote aeronautical engineering.

If you have not seen her fly recently ( or ever) make the effort because aircraft like this will never be seen again. The sound on take off ( the Vulcan Howl!

) is never forgotten.

Enjoy...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ARSE8jEHQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RuqBozAEpDE

Chris

Dragrad · 24th May 2015, 23:37

If you cannot get there to see her just google "XH588" and select videos. Some amazing footage

It will be a shame to see her end her days as a static

But if her time is up then so be it... wonder what her mpg is like ?

In 1981 ( I think) I had the pleasure of meeting the pilot of the Vulcan at the last Greenham Common Air Display. He told me (and my friends) that he had arrived the day before and got permission to do a very low level pass (Think they used to call it beating up the airfield in the old days).... Anyway he did a low pass over the runway and went up near vertical on full power, spinning the aeroplane. He then did a Victory roll over the airfield before looping the loop and landing.

When he got out a crowd of American ground crews ran up to him and asked "What kinda fighter is that?!".. To which he replied " Fighter? That Gentlemen, is Britain's Heavy Bomber" He said their faces were a picture....

It is/was an amazing aeroplane. the only thing we had to hit the Falkands....... 5 months after they were decommisioned.... What have we now ?

Gino · 25th May 2015, 00:26

Fantastic aircraft, a tribute to British engineering. We were lucky enough to see her fly last year. The sound is awesome!

Steve42 · 25th May 2015, 02:35

have been lucky to see it fly a few times now.
but last year I was lucky to see the 3 sisters at Waddington the 2 lancs and the Vulcan.
must admit to see the 3 flying together will stay with me for ever.

stevestrat · 25th May 2015, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

It is/was an amazing aeroplane. the only thing we had to hit the Falkands....... 5 months after they were decommisioned.... What have we now ?

A strongly worded letter!

It'll be sad if she does end her days in a static museum, you didn't so much hear the Vulcan as feel it.

championdaddy · 25th May 2015, 09:38

I'll be going to shuttleworth........only a few miles from me.

24th May 2015, 22:20	#1
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	XH558 Vulcan's last Flights... Time is running out folks to see this magnificent historic engineering spectacular in flight. I have no real connection with aircraft, but as a young lad I attended an air show where this very plane made it's presence known to all at the show, and many nowhere near the show for miles around. The effect was terrifying but also amazing! Any cars in the car parks with alarms played their own tunes in salute to this magic fly past that shook everything almost to death! Think many had trouser event problems as well ! Mine stayed clean and dry thankfully. Back to my reason for posting: It is unlikely that this beautiful creation will fly again after this tour, and so I am going to see it with a fellow member at one of the many shows it will appear at. Thought I would share this link with any interested parties. I am not setting about arranging anything in terms of club meet ETC, so it's up to you guys to do your own thing, but once decided on the venue Paulym & I plan to go to, we will advise on this post and maybe see some other members follow in our salute to this fine craft's last flights. Linky below: http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html As agreed, Paul and I am doing the Eastbourne Airborne event from Beechy Head on August 15th. Cheers John H. Last edited by RogerHeinz57; 25th May 2015 at 07:30.. Reason: Decision on meeting to attend.

24th May 2015, 22:28	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have seen XH558 many times and each one is special, stood on the end of the runway at Scampton last year as she flew over for the Cold War tour was something else, no sound upon approach at all, as soon as she was overhead it sounded like hell had opened its doors! Get to see her fly, you won't regret it. __________________ Lest we forget..

24th May 2015, 23:08	#3
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Have to agree. I was 13yrs old in a village behind Norwich Airport watching a Vulcan in its death rolls and the sound went right through me, as it was retired to the Norwich Aviation museum. Never forget it and well worth watching __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Saw it at Welshpool last year and will be back there again in 2015, also a classic car show on the day if anyone fancies it __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	If you cannot get there to see her just google "XH588" and select videos. Some amazing footage It will be a shame to see her end her days as a static But if her time is up then so be it... wonder what her mpg is like ? In 1981 ( I think) I had the pleasure of meeting the pilot of the Vulcan at the last Greenham Common Air Display. He told me (and my friends) that he had arrived the day before and got permission to do a very low level pass (Think they used to call it beating up the airfield in the old days).... Anyway he did a low pass over the runway and went up near vertical on full power, spinning the aeroplane. He then did a Victory roll over the airfield before looping the loop and landing. When he got out a crowd of American ground crews ran up to him and asked "What kinda fighter is that?!".. To which he replied " Fighter? That Gentlemen, is Britain's Heavy Bomber" He said their faces were a picture.... It is/was an amazing aeroplane. the only thing we had to hit the Falkands....... 5 months after they were decommisioned.... What have we now ? __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 25th May 2015 at 00:51.. Reason: typo

25th May 2015, 00:26	#7
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Fantastic aircraft, a tribute to British engineering. We were lucky enough to see her fly last year. The sound is awesome! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

25th May 2015, 02:35	#8
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	have been lucky to see it fly a few times now. but last year I was lucky to see the 3 sisters at Waddington the 2 lancs and the Vulcan. must admit to see the 3 flying together will stay with me for ever.

25th May 2015, 09:38	#10
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I'll be going to shuttleworth........only a few miles from me.