Avro Vulcan

Thanks again for posting up those great photos Roger. They really are great to see.

....& it's two years ago tomorrow (28th) since XH558 made her final ever flight.

Steve, remember it well, it was a chaotic day the flight was scheduled for around 10.00 am but because of fog it didn’t happen until around 3.00 in the afternoon. Problem was lot’s of press were there and as you know the Trust kept a lid on the flight and were worried that news would leak out during the wait. Enclosed a picture of Martin and myself taken during the wait.

I remember sneaking off & watching the last flight on the live feed from Planes TV on the net whilst I was at work (& supposed to be working!!)

Here's a set of photographs I took on a very damp & cold day at Woodford of XM603. She looks great -

Very nice touch to the Cappuccinos at the Avro Museum -

Great pictures Steve,

ABOUT TIME!!! -

From the Lincolnshire Live website. More ionfo & photos etc here - www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-ne...ber-new-home-1069895

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Iconic Vulcan bomber WILL have new home after hangar plans given thumbs up
The new Vulcan Heritage Hangar and Visitor Centre is set to open in Spring 2019

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The iconic Vulcan bomber will get her much-anticipated new home after plans for a heritage hangar and visitor centre were given the thumbs up by planners.

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust revealed planning permission for their new project has been approved after a decision taken just before Christmas.

This means the Vulcan's adoring fans will be able to see her at a dedicated base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport at Finningley once it is built.

Speaking on behalf of the Trust, Robert Pleming said: “This is a fundamental milestone passed, with vital element of full funding for the build now to achieve.
"We are talking with a number of interested potential individual investors with regard to raising the total of £3million needed to complete the project, with the hope of concluding negotiations by the spring.

"Our business model is well-tested and will deliver an educational and inspirational experience for over six million people within a one-hour driving distance.

"It is believed that the detailed internal design and construction can be completed within 12 months, enabling a spring 2019 opening date.

"The full approval comes with a few standard conditions for further surveys and environmental reports that do not present any concerns to our appointed agents.”

The new Vulcan Heritage Hangar and Visitor Centre will house Avro Vulcan XH558, the last aircraft of Britain’s mighty V-Force that ceased flying in 2015.
The vulcan, which was once based at RAF Waddington, was subject to a restoration project supported mainly by public donations that gave a further eight seasons of display flying beyond that achieved while she was operated by the Royal Air Force.

The aircraft gained millions of followers and generated what became known as ‘The Vulcan Effect’ at airshows across the country and Europe.

It is estimated over 25 million people saw the aircraft around the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, many of whom would not have been born when the aircraft type was fully operational in its original role.

The base project is spearheaded by the RG Group’s Doncaster office, under the supervision of director Dave Dixon. The trust says he has been driving forward with the support of local and national construction companies and suppliers, many of whom are offering materials and expertise at cost or below usual commercial rates to help the charity secure its new home.
Speaking on behalf of Doncaster Sheffield Airport where the hangar is planned to be built on land on the northern perimeter with access to the runway, chief executive, Steve Gill, added: "This new development to house the Vulcan can provide a truly outstanding visitor attraction that along with other developments we are aiming to realise for the airport site, will bring significant educational and tourism benefits to the immediate area.

"The excellent motorway transport links including the soon-to-be finished final section of the Great Yorkshire Way right to the main terminal building, will allow people from all over the country to easily visit the site.

"We look forward to working with the Vulcan team on making their vision a reality."

Mr Pleming added: "This is the first stage of an exciting plan the Trust is developing for 2018 and over the next 10 years.
"We will use the undoubted attraction of Vulcan XH558 for the benefit of all, and importantly future generations, both in what we can deliver now in terms of inspirational experiences, and on what we can promise through demonstrating, preserving and utilising examples of Britain’s valuable aeronautical and engineering achievements.”
The Trust plans that XH558 will be joined by working exhibits and activities that will inspire youngsters of all ages to become involved with aviation, engineering and technology, through showcasing British design and innovation from its world-leading aeronautical industry.

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50 years ago today -
(Article courtesy of today's edition of the Leicester Mercury)



Steve

sadly this corgi model is minus its tail.