Proposed visit to Wellesbourne Airfield

[Lordy]

Can you put me on the list please, will need to check my dates on the security jobs during that period tho.

I'll let you know in good advance.

If I can make it count me in.
Not fussed what day its on, I'd happily go.

[FLYING BANANA]

Any date for me will be fine.

[Ratty]

Add me to the list please Nobby any date.
cheers Al.

[planenut]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Peter, good to have you along - sorry I can't get a burger or bacon van there at moment but working on it!

The Touchdown Inn is the airfield cafe and almost as important as 655 'cos it's almost as good.
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl...08195924784478

wish it were as big though.

[RovermanPhil]

Please add my name to the list if you would be so kind. Any date is preferable so not a problem

[RovermanPhil]

Originally Posted by Nobby

After talking to Peter and Shiner, I am looking to arrange a visit to Wellesbourne airfield, (off J13 M40) and the Avro Vulcan Bomber XM655. Unlike the famous last flying Vulcan XH558, the Wellesbourne Vulcan is more representative of the aircraft as they were when in service, is still fully fitted with all the operational equipment and maintained in running condition. See here for more information http://www.xm655.com

I have spoken to guys at 655 MaPS and they are very happy to host us but ask for a £10 per head donation. In addition, I’ve been asked to limit the visit to a maximum size of 24 people which will be split into groups of 4, (the maximum that can fit into the cockpit at a time). The visit is planned to include:

• A tour of the aircraft, including a visit to the cockpit, in groups of 4. This covers the engineering aspects of what they do to maintain the aeroplane, as well as Vulcan history and the history of our aeroplane in particular. I will also be assisting the guys in explaining some of the more technical aspects of the aircraft etc. During the tour, various doors and panels will be open to enable viewing and photographs. There is usually also the opportunity to view the Vulcan from different angles, including from above for those who are happy to climb the steps to the top of a 'giraffe' access platform.

Also included will be:
• Systems Demonstration (subject to aircraft serviceability on the day), which involves putting power on the aeroplane (without running the engines) and operating certain systems, including:
 the control surfaces (elevons and rudder);
 the navigation, anti-collision and landing lights;
 operating the air brakes;
 opening the bomb bay doors.
Again you will be escorted around the aeroplane to ensure the best view and opportunities to take photos.

During the visit a DVD of XM655 will be running indoors and tea, coffee and merchandise will be available. The volunteers will be happy to talk to and answer questions throughout the visit.

Finally if access is available on the day via the taxiway and if engineering work permits the piece-de-resistance will be to finish off with a photo shoot of our cars under the Vulcan – the last wholly designed and build British bomber with the last wholly designed and build British car.

The visits will need to start at 1000 to 1030 and last around 2.5 hours in total, so an early start to get there I’m afraid.

Due to the popularity of the aircraft and the small museum on the airfield the the earliest possible dates available to us are unfortunately at the start of the holiday season i.e. 25th June, the 9th July or the 23rd July.

Please can you let me know ASAP if your provisionally interested and your preferred date so that I can get things rolling. If there are more than 24 interested bodies and sufficient numbers to make up a second group visit then I’ll arrange 2 trips otherwise it will have to be on a first come basis with the date set to the majority choice.

1. Me (Nobby)
2. Flying Banana.......
3. Rab60bit...............25th June
4. Harrisop48............25th June/any

Please add my name to the list if you would be so kind. Any date is preferable so not a problem

[Nobby]

Good to have you along Philip and David. Added to the list

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Any date for me will be fine.

No problem - updated the list
Ta

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by planenut

The Touchdown Inn is the airfield cafe and almost as important as 655 'cos it's almost as good.
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl...08195924784478

Oops there goes the diet!

[Nobby]

Ratty, will be good to see a new face: Are you going to staying up this end of the world cos it'll be one heck of a drive otherwise.
List updated
Regards,