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Offline Ferrari Spider

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XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« on: April 14, 2008, 06:51:13 pm »
just to let you know the second test flight of the Vulcan has been happening today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpnXCJffFRQ

she has landed away from Brunters after declaring an emergency, it doesn't look too serious, more like a faulty indicator.  But after £6 million spent on the project you can't be too careful. 
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2008, 06:54:59 pm »
Good to see the programme's still going.

Bloody hell, they make a row.

Where did it land? Waddington were a div for the 1st test flight.
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2008, 12:08:11 am »
Glad it's safe.

My Dad worked on those.
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2008, 09:49:42 am »
Oops.  Mind you, the odd faulty indicator is only to be expected I suppose - glad that it wasn't a genuine one!  Did she recover to Bruntingthorpe or is she still at Cottesmore?

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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2008, 10:12:42 am »
Hi Peter - nice when a plan comes together.  Good to hear - presumably all working up to a first public appearance at the Duxford Spring Airshow in May?

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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2008, 10:34:20 am »
A contact of mine in ATC at XW says she is pencilled in for their show this summer.
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2008, 01:25:50 am »
Quote from: nickliv on April 15, 2008, 10:34:20 am
A contact of mine in ATC at XW says she is pencilled in for their show this summer.
Where the hell is XW ?
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2008, 10:01:26 am »
The Vulcan website has the upcoming events listed, subject to weather, serviceability, funding, etc etc as:

18 May - Spring Air Show at Duxford
7/8 June - International Air Fair at Biggin Hill
5/6 July - RAF Waddington Air Show
12/13 July - RIAT at Fairford
6/7 Septmber - Show on Southport Sea Front
11 Septmeber - Jersey Air Show

Must get to one of them......

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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2008, 11:54:59 am »
Quote from: mgmark on April 17, 2008, 10:01:26 am
The Vulcan website has the upcoming events listed, subject to weather, serviceability, funding, etc etc as:

18 May - Spring Air Show at Duxford
7/8 June - International Air Fair at Biggin Hill
5/6 July - RAF Waddington Air Show
12/13 July - RIAT at Fairford
6/7 Septmber - Show on Southport Sea Front
11 Septmeber - Jersey Air Show

Must get to one of them......

MG Mark

No question.. Jersey.. you get a better view and pic oppertunities.. and VAT free ;)
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2008, 12:17:21 pm »
Quote from: mgmark on April 17, 2008, 10:01:26 am
The Vulcan website has the upcoming events listed, subject to weather, serviceability, funding, etc etc as:

18 May - Spring Air Show at Duxford
7/8 June - International Air Fair at Biggin Hill
5/6 July - RAF Waddington Air Show
12/13 July - RIAT at Fairford
6/7 Septmber - Show on Southport Sea Front
11 Septmeber - Jersey Air Show

Must get to one of them......

MG Mark

Biggin has its merits for those going to France early this year.....
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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2008, 09:15:06 pm »
Seen a Vulcan fly many a time.

Glorious noise and a wonderful site.

Hope all is well with the bird.

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Re: XH558 Vulcan 2nd Test Flight
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2008, 06:56:30 pm »
Seeing her there like that at Coningsby brings a lump to the ancient throat dunnit. Just like a real aircraft again


Marvellous and a credit to the hard working team, dedicated to loving her back into the sky.

fantastic

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