rotest:Hiya all did anyone go to RAF Leuchars at the weekend? what did you think? I know the weather wasn`t good but did anyone feel let down by the vulcan not taking off? I did I mean it could have at least took off and landed again after all the hype money(DONATIONS) this was surpossed to be it`s last flight I feel CHEATED!
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rotest:Hiya all did anyone go to RAF Leuchars at the weekend? what did you think? I know the weather wasn`t good but did anyone feel let down by the vulcan not taking off? I did I mean it could have at least took off and landed again after all the hype money(DONATIONS) this was surpossed to be it`s last flight I feel CHEATED!
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Don't want to pour salt on the wound here, but it flew a display when it arrived on Friday. This makes me think there may have been a problem with it and it went Unservicable.Originally posted by \rotest:Hiya all did anyone go to RAF Leuchars at the weekend? what did you think? I know the weather wasn`t good but did anyone feel let down by the vulcan not taking off? I did I mean it could have at least took off and landed again after all the hype money(DONATIONS) this was surpossed to be it`s last flight I feel CHEATED!
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It did a fast taxi run twice lifting the nose up. aw well I`ll just have to keep on dreaming maybe one day!icknose:
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Hi I was there as well, problem with the Vulcan is that it hasn't got everything tested yet. As it is classed as a civil aircraft (and lack of radar I think??) it has to fly within CAA rules, which is 2000 feet cloud cover and 5 miles visibility!! According to one chap in the Vulcan promo tent.
A bit of a dissapointment but at least I got to see her moving.
It is going to cost £1.65 million to keep her flying for next year!!
Here's the wesite :- Vulcan to the Sky Trust - Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 - Vulcan Operating CompanyComment
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Trust me eh I know there is more important things going on in the world never mind maybe next year eh! :wish:Comment
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Here's some shots, although I need to work on my exposure compensation and get a longer lens....
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Last pic is a cracker, shows her very nicley.Comment
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They've done a good job of the old lady eh?!Originally posted by \
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No argument from me there! I just love the noise she puts out as well, one of those "hairs on the back of the neck" noises for me!Comment
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Oh yeah she still does that....full throttle into a vertical climb right above the road at the West end of the field, into a half loop. A real proper Vulcan shriek!!!!!!Originally posted by \
YUMMY!!!Comment
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Sadly I only got the fast taxi, but the last time I heard it was about 10 years ago So I'm Well happy with what I got!!Comment
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The howl at thrust up and how you know how it`s going to make you feel like it`s ripping the air apart you cannot beat the feeling! :respect1:Comment
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I can recall a display many years ago.....that big ol' thing banked along the crowd line, bomb bay wide open, and climbed in the turn, the awesome rumble could be felt thru your chest!!! Incredible, the ground could be felt shaking under your feet, and the sound of car alarms going off in the car park....dozens of em!!! Fan-bloody-tastic!! I donated to this rebuild, I hope everyone here has or will?Comment
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Gave all my change, not much but at least it was something, when I win the lottery I'll donate a proper amountComment
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I paid via PayPal through their website, they sent me a load of bumpf asking for more money, but no thank you for the money I sent!! That annoyed me a little. I'd also donated to the Bluebird Project, and received a hand signed letter, I only donated a tenner to them too!Originally posted by \Comment
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