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nibnob21

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27th Jun 15 at 13:45

The Vulcan is flying around the country this weekend as part of its farewell tour.

Info on locations and times can be found here:
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/salute-to-the-v-force-tour.html

Social media updates:
https://twitter.com/xh558
https://www.facebook.com/VulcanXH558

I'll be popping down to East Midlands Airport shortly. I've never seen the Vulcan so this is my last chance!

[Edited on 27-06-2015 by nibnob21]

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nibnob21

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27th Jun 15 at 13:53

http://www.flightradar24.com/VLCN/6a527ba

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Ben G

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27th Jun 15 at 13:57

I thought it was last weekend?

nibnob21

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27th Jun 15 at 14:02

Definitely this weekend. There are a series of specific shows and displays going on, but this is the last nationwide tour as far as I'm aware.

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Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 15 at 15:36

Just been to see it at Carlisle airport

Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 15 at 15:37

http://youtu.be/lz--eotTcWE

VrsTurbo

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27th Jun 15 at 16:03

GF's grandad has worked on the Vulcan for like 20years we know the people who bought it from the RAF for 20k

Tiger

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27th Jun 15 at 16:14

Charity is still next door to my work in hinckley. Often pop in to see the chaps and get the latest news.

nibnob21

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27th Jun 15 at 18:22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRHH4RYxQzk&feature=youtu.be

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DaveyLC

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27th Jun 15 at 18:43

We went to the Weston airshow on Sunday specifically for the Vulcan and the red arrows.

sc0ott

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27th Jun 15 at 18:56

I went to an air show a few years back and seemingly the Vulcan they flew was the last ever flight. Clearly not.

I seen one at a museum the other week and they look a lot bigger in the air.
One of the concordes was there too in a hanger.

Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 15 at 19:13

Carlisle airport museum have one parked up there. Still looks pretty big tbh.

Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 15 at 19:32

One in the air museum at Carlisle. People were queuing up for over an hour to get into it.

DaveyLC

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28th Jun 15 at 08:37

Here's my video of the girl taking off at FIA14:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYRe6q48ITM

JonTrev

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28th Jun 15 at 09:22

It flew over our house yesterday nr Woodford

Tiger

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28th Jun 15 at 10:19

Cov airport 1317 and bruntingthorpe 1325 today.

SVM 286

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28th Jun 15 at 12:27

quote:
Originally posted by nibnob21
The Vulcan is flying around the country this weekend as part of its farewell tour.

Info on locations and times can be found here:
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/salute-to-the-v-force-tour.html

Social media updates:
https://twitter.com/xh558
https://www.facebook.com/VulcanXH558

I'll be popping down to East Midlands Airport shortly. I've never seen the Vulcan so this is my last chance!

[Edited on 27-06-2015 by nibnob21]

Good call Nibnob. You will not be disappointed. There's nothing else like her.

It's borderline tragic that she'll never fly again after this season.

nibnob21

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28th Jun 15 at 12:45

Yeah it was pretty impressive. Managed to get into a good spot right where it did a turn and flew directly over me. Video further up in the thread.

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SVM 286

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28th Jun 15 at 23:10

I'll be watching her at Dunsfold in August.

Wanted to do RIAT this year, but it's pretty dear, plus my only aircraft-dork/nerd mate is at a wedding or some shite that weekend.

Simultaneously looking forward to it and dreading it in equal amounts.

Seen her twice before, once at Goodwood about four or five years ago and then a lifetime prior to that when I was about 9, at Biggin Hill, where she was pulling off some pretty amazing low level aerobatics with huge G turns and pulling the nose up at the last possible minute over the crowd.

I'll never forget the noise!

Russ

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29th Jun 15 at 06:07

Was playing a football, called a timeout and both teams stood and watched.

Dave

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29th Jun 15 at 10:04

We went to watch it at Manchester on Saturday. Had a bite to eat in the pub at the end of the runway then sat in the beer garden at the back as it came in. Pilots did almost a mock approach along the same path as the commercial stuff then just as they got to where everyone was watching they powered up and into a steep climb, amazing sight and the noise is incredible. It's going to be a real shame when it stops flying, surely the biggest draw at UK airshows.

Tiger

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29th Jun 15 at 11:19

At least there's 2 remaining for fast taxis now, it's not like they're beig scrapped.

gavin18787

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29th Jun 15 at 12:03

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
I'll be watching her at Dunsfold in August.

Wanted to do RIAT this year, but it's pretty dear, plus my only aircraft-dork/nerd mate is at a wedding or some shite that weekend.

Simultaneously looking forward to it and dreading it in equal amounts.

Seen her twice before, once at Goodwood about four or five years ago and then a lifetime prior to that when I was about 9, at Biggin Hill, where she was pulling off some pretty amazing low level aerobatics with huge G turns and pulling the nose up at the last possible minute over the crowd.

I'll never forget the noise!

What date is RIAT?

Went down to southend airport on sunday to watch her fly over the one kept there.
My fave aircraft from southend airshow as a kid. Used to do low fast fly pasts on the casino. Was epic and so loud. Could feel it in your chest. Used to make my two year old brother cry

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gavin18787

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29th Jun 15 at 12:19

Fuck sake just googled it and im busy that weekend. Always seem to miss it :-(
You been before jim? Could wrangle a friday off work possibly. Worth it for a look round and and the small display? Will feel im missing out though on the full days

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SVM 286

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29th Jun 15 at 22:51

quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
I'll be watching her at Dunsfold in August.

Wanted to do RIAT this year, but it's pretty dear, plus my only aircraft-dork/nerd mate is at a wedding or some shite that weekend.

Simultaneously looking forward to it and dreading it in equal amounts.

Seen her twice before, once at Goodwood about four or five years ago and then a lifetime prior to that when I was about 9, at Biggin Hill, where she was pulling off some pretty amazing low level aerobatics with huge G turns and pulling the nose up at the last possible minute over the crowd.

I'll never forget the noise!

What date is RIAT?

Went down to southend airport on sunday to watch her fly over the one kept there.
My fave aircraft from southend airshow as a kid. Used to do low fast fly pasts on the casino. Was epic and so loud. Could feel it in your chest. Used to make my two year old brother cry

17-19 of next month Gav.

You can REALLY feel it in your chest. Used to fascinate me as a child that a plane could do that to you

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