Lyneham 27 Sep 09 Last Display Flight

[Mackrick]

First before the photos I have a few words to say .....

Many thanks to the following unsung heros the Ground Crew who have made me welcome throughout the display season. I have learnt a great deal about 558 and it is something that I feel honoured to be involved with.

Taff, John, Mouse, Ray, Sam, Brownie, Pat, Del and JJ thanks guys and not forgetting Toni




























You get the idea .....
More photos from today are here .... http://picasaweb.google.com/macs4me/27Sep09?feat=directlink

[Xplumberlives]

Looks like someone has knicked Taff's wheels from his chair!

[Iggie]

Great Pics MR, thanks for posting!

Do I recognize those feet in the last one by any chance?

[Hungry Haggis]

Numpty Question .Whats the reason for the large cloth material near the fan blades in Pic 10 .,was someone doing some cleaning .

[Mackrick]

Numpty Question .Whats the reason for the large cloth material near the fan blades in Pic 10 .,was someone doing some cleaning .

The bags contain silica gel which absorbs any moisture.... once the intake blanks are fitted it helps to remove any moisture in the intake to try and help protect the engine blades between flights.

[Mackrick]

Great Pics MR, thanks for posting!

Do I recognize those feet in the last one by any chance?

Could be

[Mayfly]

558 did good at Coningsby today - thanks for updates Sam & thanks for the pics MR

[Nickolas]

Numpty Question .Whats the reason for the large cloth material near the fan blades in Pic 10 .,was someone doing some cleaning .

The bags contain silica gel which absorbs any moisture.... once the intake blanks are fitted it helps to remove any moisture in the intake to try and help protect the engine blades between flights.

I was just about to ask that meself.....

Slightly bigger bags than I keep in the Camera bag though.

[Xplumberlives]

Numpty Question .Whats the reason for the large cloth material near the fan blades in Pic 10 .,was someone doing some cleaning .

The bags contain silica gel which absorbs any moisture.... once the intake blanks are fitted it helps to remove any moisture in the intake to try and help protect the engine blades between flights.

I was just about to ask that meself.....
Slightly bigger bags than I keep in the Camera bag though.

You should use it MORE often!

[Dan4th]

Couldn't help but notice she's been flirting
with those ill-bred HERC Brothers again!

When WILL She Learn!

Danf.

[Stevieboy]

Thanks Rick and everyone else at Lyneham for making me so welcome.

There are a couple of extra people that need to be added to your list of unsung heroes. They a Mackrick and Mackrick jnr.

Excellent pictures Rick. You even managed to get my best side in one of them.

Here are a few of my snaps from today (loads of video to follow).

Managed to find this guy doing some work.





Toni having just burned some rubber.



Maybe this one needs a caption.



Our heroes.



A neighbour on the pan.



More to follow.

[MrTim]

I didn't want to be a jinx by saying anything before the final display was over and done, but the engineers have done an outstanding job this season keeping 558 airborne, allowing her to be seen by many millions of people. Only 3 displays out of a list longer than I care to count were cancelled due to technical issues. A remarkable achievement

PS - long list here: http://www.yourvulcanneedsyou.co.uk/flightinfo.shtml- and I've got a couple more to add now I believe

[Dan4th]

OUR HEROS:

Dan4th

[Wedgy]

I didn't want to be a jinx by saying anything before the final display was over and done, but the engineers have done an outstanding job this season keeping 558 airborne, allowing her to be seen by many millions of people. Only 3 displays out of a list longer than I care to count were cancelled due to technical issues. A remarkable achievement

PS - long list here: http://www.yourvulcanneedsyou.co.uk/flightinfo.shtml- and I've got a couple more to add now I believe

Couldn't have said it better myself

And MrTim .... great flight info page, for a minute I thought I was looking at the TVOC Flight Ops page .... until I came to my senses and realised it was packed with info, easy to read and very concise

[RLN]

I'd just like to add my thanks to the ground crew for their great work and to the aircrew for their displays. You've all put in a lot of hours, and it's been appreciated by maybe millions of people who saw her this year.

[Mags]

Adding my thanks to all the crew
Brilliant season and after missing her last year - we've seen her six times

[Dan4th]

Adding my thanks to all the crew
Brilliant season and after missing her last year - we've seen her six times

Well, given YOUR activities this year, I expect
you've also been seeing her in your SLEEP!

Danf.

[Spitfire]

And again - following on from the above - I would like to express my own appreciation for the exhaustive efforts of everyone who keeps XH558 in the air and has provided us with a series of brilliant displays this season

I shall not forget Bournemouth Saturday in a hurry

Thanks to you all

[Mags]

Adding my thanks to all the crew
Brilliant season and after missing her last year - we've seen her six times

Well, given YOUR activities this year, I expect
you've also been seeing her in your SLEEP!

Danf.

Yeah, and spent so much time drawing her that when I was at Leuchars, every time I looked at her there were definately two eyes looking back!:-o

[RLN]

Adding my thanks to all the crew
Brilliant season and after missing her last year - we've seen her six times

Well, given YOUR activities this year, I expect
you've also been seeing her in your SLEEP!

Danf.

Yeah, and spent so much time drawing her that when I was at Leuchars, every time I looked at her there were definately two eyes looking back!:-o

Leave the whisky at home

[Saracenman]

nice pics all

doesn't 558 look 'right' on the line with all those Hercs?

sm

[Xplumberlives]

nice pics all
doesn't 558 look 'right' on the line with all those Hercs?
sm

NO!

[MadNaddy]

Many thanks to the following unsung heros the Ground Crew ........................................
Taff, John, Mouse, Ray, Sam, Brownie, Pat, Del and JJ thanks guys and not forgetting Toni

There are a couple of extra people that need to be added to your list of unsung heroes. They a Mackrick and Mackrick jnr.

What they said!!!!

Thanks guys & Toni xxxxx

[Pujgnie]

Astounding year for 558.. probably seen by a few million people this year. All down to the efforts of the Engineering crew et Co.

This years reliability factor has gained the project some great reviews in the press and on TV.. and been a slap in the gob to those many doubters on other fora

WELL DONE TO ALL for a great year !!!!

Here's to a successful 2010 season..... Thanks guys !!!

[Stevieboy]

A few more shots of the guys hard at work.





I'm not sure whether the mug brought tears to JJ's eyes.

An imposter on the line.





I've plenty of video to get through then I'll post a short show of how much work the guys and gal get through to send 558 and bring her back home again.