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« on: July 12, 2014, 10:51:43 pm » |
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It was the last chance for people in Lincolnshire to see the Vulcan bomber in action on Friday. Crowds gathered at RAF Waddington to watch the Vulcan XH558, which was delivered to the base in 1960, take off and perform a special flypast. The Vulcan's engines will reach the end of their life next year and Waddington's runway will also be out of service for repairs in 2015. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-28276162 |
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Bonio
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 09:25:18 am » |
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I was lucky enough to see the Vulcan do a fly past at work on Friday, not a better sight in the sky. Shame to see it dissapear.
Some photos from Friday.
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2014, 10:19:05 am » |
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Wow Pat ace pics.Last time i saw that bird fly was Brands Hatch 1985.Oh yea reminds me Com on germany.
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i dont want to be in a club
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How f---ing fast was That!!! Time for a Low Flyer!
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2014, 11:45:26 pm » |
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I was lucky enough to see the fantastic sight of the Vulcan at FOS this year.  |
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Roll on June and the lush grass of BN!!!
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2014, 12:32:13 pm » |
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Its a miss at the Sunderland Airshow. We got the Battle of Britain memorial flight this year and weather permitting I'll be watching it from the boat, camera in hand. I love that 1st photo Bonio.  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 09:16:34 pm » |
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Looking forward to two Lancasters at Cleethorpes air show as well.
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I tested negative for patience.
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2014, 12:11:36 pm » |
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For anyone in the Lincoln / Waddington area, XH558 will be landing at Waddington again today, Wednesday 20th @ 15:00 hrs. She is staying overnight and will be joined on the ground at Waddington at 10 am by both Lancasters for a photo shoot in front of a public parking area being set up for the event.
Both Lancasters will take off at approx 2 pm on Thursday and depart, followed by XH558 as she sets off for Clacton on Sea airshow.
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2014, 05:19:58 pm » |
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Another forum says:
From the Vulcan site.
Although we can’t be exact to the actual route, there are three key places where you should catch a glimpse of the three-ship formation.
- Overhead the eastern edge of Lincoln at approx. 13:30
- Overhead RAF Coningsby at 13:45
- Overhead RAF Marham at 14:00
All times approx. and are subject to change. Watch our Twitter feed, Facebook page or App Tracker for the latest positional and timing reports.
There is also a good map of the routing
twitter.com/XH558
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2014, 09:42:55 am » |
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We're looking at slot start today of 1416 for the flypast at Marham - arriving together - of the Vulcan, with both Lancs, a Spitfire and a Hurricane; then followed by their various displays before the slot time ends at 1445.
If in the area, then other stuff is displaying from 1200 through until 1630.
All in support of RAF Marham Families Day, which is a station event for RAF Marham personnel and families - hence, sadly, I haven't been able to cast the net wider to get others in.
MG Mark
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2014, 09:37:59 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2014, 10:04:59 pm » |
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Very fortunate, it was a similar sight and sound at Marham. It was emotional....
MG Mark
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2014, 02:33:41 am » |
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Nice pictures. Thanks for posting Kev.
Glad to hear how much exposure the Lanc are getting together.
Phil
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2014, 12:02:51 am » |
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Not sure if this will work from my phone or not.
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2014, 12:12:32 am » |
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Another off the phone.
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2014, 02:47:13 am » |
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Hi Chris, Nice pictures. But now I have a crique in my neck Phil |
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