Xh558 plans for future

[Skudupnorth]

Bring her home ................WOODFORD ! At least i would not have to travel too far to see her like i do now Imagine a camo and white Vulcan together

[Ducati Boy]

Pat, I think you are over-reacting
a little bit.....

We all know how strongly you feel
about the Vulcan, but I don't think
you need to make a blanket case
here, and Sooty is only stating an
opinion....

Go away if you must, but it won't
be because anyone drove you out!

Dan4th

Hi D4th,
As I said mate I have no problem with Sootys opinion as to the future of 558. My only beef is with the "bitching" comment. Don't hold grudges though, so that is all done with as far as I am concerned.

As for being driven out That will be the day Yank, I am British, my ancesters were Irish and Welsh Celts and Anglo Saxon English, you might have noticed we don't get driven out by anyone without a fight, not since 1776 anyway and that is only because we were led by the inbred Norman English aristocracy or you Yanks would still be speaking English!

[Dan4th]

Hey, Pat!!!!!

We only talk that way to CONFUSE you

Danf.

[Ducati Boy]

It sure do!

[Nemo_uk]

Assuming the runway stays open what about Filton Airfield as a base for 558 ? The Bristol Aero Collection and The Concorde Trust are trying to create an Aviation Heritage Centre based at the Airfield. The project in its current form has a very similar engineering focus . The project also has pledges from Airbus, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems. The Bristol project is also going after HLF money (again) which if I understand correctly 558 can not since its already had 2.7m from them.

[Dan4th]

Isn't anyone going to answer Nemo??????????

I don't feel qualified to state an opinion
either way.......

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

None of us know, we are all guessing!

[Gully]

I'm told by a local 'man in the know' that the Filton runway will close in Dec 2012...

Gully

[Jet Hire Direct]

I saw XH558 fly over my house twice in recent months and I feel really lucky to have seen that. I hope that I will get to see that sight for many years to come

[Mayfly]

I've stated many times I would give up all displays to see her over my house.

[Nickolas]

I've stated many times I would give up all displays to see her over my house.

Well they MUST know where you live Pam.

[Mayfly]

I've stated many times I would give up all displays to see her over my house.

Well they MUST know where you live Pam.

Kev does bless him not sure the others have any idea where they are!!!!

[Minty4371]

Newsletter today (from XH558 homepage) .
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/408/ ... XH558.html

[Gaz]

Form an orderly queue behind the gas axe!!

[Hazzer111]

It is therefore with particular sadness that I have to tell you that we are planning for next year to be XH558's final flying year, and so, consequently, 2013 may well be your last opportunity to see a Vulcan fly.

Well, its a shame '558 can't get extra funding. For her last flight she should do the famous barrel roll ( i know i'm dreaming, but it would be fantastic).

[Sploosher]

I think we all know it was just a matter of time before this news was brought to our attention, just a shame that the major sponsor was never found that was mentioned, promised, hoped for

Well, its a shame '558 can't get extra funding. For her last flight she should do the famous barrel roll ( i know i'm dreaming, but it would be fantastic).

I wonder what would happen if whoever flies 558`s into her final resting place did that.............they could not bar him from flying 558 again .

[Minty4371]

I didn't see the first ever flight and I won't see the last ever flight .

[Bubbles]

It's less about funding and more to do with engine life by the looks of it.

[Exceptionalsleeper]

It's less about funding and more to do with engine life by the looks of it.

One wonders, what if.........!

[Bubbles]

It wouldn't make much if any difference.

[Mayfly]

Just shows how fast times goes. 5 years on Thursday since her first post restoration test flight.

[Exceptionalsleeper]

It wouldn't make much if any difference.

For the first time I agree and agree the Trust have finally made the right choice. £200k to squeeze another year or so even if they had a full compliment of engines would be better placed in finding her a retiring home.

[Avro683]

I just hope they can find a decent covered home for her and that she can still be operated in some aspect as a ground trainer etc..

[Sickbag_andy]

If any of you visit the VTTS forum I started a poll to get opinions on where people thnk she should be retired to, I think at least some of the club committee are taking an interest in the poll so if you are a member on the forum please indicate your choices (you can pick 2) Brunty and yeovilton are the top 2 at the moment, thanks

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/phpBB3/vi ... f=4&t=4915

[Minty4371]

Going to see XH558 on Wednesday afternoon for a hangar tour. Hope to take some photos.