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 Vulcan Arrives at Wellesbourne Airfield 
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An interesting piece of history: http://www.stratford-herald.com/64797-vulcan-video.html

It's a shame the Wings & Wheels event had been cancelled this year.


Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:41 pm
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The same day that Vulcan 558 announces severe funding difficulties.


Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:43 pm
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Is that another local Vulcan?


Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:50 pm
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558 was the last flying Vulcan. I think it's now based at Doncaster Airport. They've run out of money (again) and are sending the begging bowl round. Sadly, a few of people behind it are making far more than they ought be.


Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:42 pm
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I thought Wellesbourne Airport was sold for the building of a housing estate. How long is the Vulcan staying there?


Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:24 pm
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There are mumblings about Stratford District Council issuing a compulsory purchase order for the site (another massive council tax hike to pay for it?), and talk of legal action, so things are a bit up in the air at the minute.


Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:01 pm
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I doubt the Vulcan will ever move from Wellesbourne Cathidaw.

Whilst it might be OK for ground runs, I can't see it getting a flight permit to move anywhere else. That leaves the back of a lorry, but in order to do that so many of the aircraft systems (and airframe) would need to be broken down that it'd never be a runner again.

I don't think the future looks very good for this one.


Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:57 pm
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