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Vulcan Arrives at Wellesbourne Airfield
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Lex
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Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am Posts: 13698 Location: Stratford
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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.
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| Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:41 pm |
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rebbonk
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The same day that Vulcan 558 announces severe funding difficulties.
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| Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:43 pm |
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Lex
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Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am Posts: 13698 Location: Stratford
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Is that another local Vulcan?
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| Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:50 pm |
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rebbonk
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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.
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| Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:42 pm |
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cathidaw
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I thought Wellesbourne Airport was sold for the building of a housing estate. How long is the Vulcan staying there?
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| Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:24 pm |
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Lex
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Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am Posts: 13698 Location: Stratford
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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.
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| Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:01 pm |
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rebbonk
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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.
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| Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:57 pm |
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