21st Oct VULCAN BOMBER THE LAST OF A TYPE! VISIT

[TKF1]

Hi Everyone
Our neighbouring region in Linclolnshire are having a visit on the 21st Oct. It looks like a really good day out so if you are interested please see contacts below


21st Oct at Robin Hood Airport Directions Hanger (which was the old Finningley air base). Vulcan web site www.vulcantothesky.org

R4 & one of the Porsche club members; Ian Gibson has sorted a special visit to see this very historical aircraft. This is a great opportunity to see Great Britain's aviation heritage at close quarters. All the proceeds from our visit will go to help keep this fine aircraft in the sky.

The history of the active aircraft Number XH558: it was the first B type Vulcan & in its history it flew to the Falklands during that conflict 30 years ago. It is the only flying Vulcan left from 187 built. The aircraft is funded by charitable donations & does not receive monies from Gov / MOD.

Ian has also arranged to have a finger buffet at the Ramada Encore Hotel, which is on the airport site.

If participants wish for further aviation history then just a couple of miles from the airport is the Doncaster Air Museum with a large selection of assorted craft including helicopters. Look on web site for more details <aeroventure.org.uk> & location.

The price for this Vulcan visit & buffet is £16 per head. Under twelve's are half price.
Depending on numbers the format for the day will be sorted nearer the time.
All bookings need to be arranged & paid in advance. Maximum number for this event is ninety.

Payments can be made by transfer / debit credit card or cheque posted "" Vulcan Vans.

Contact details are: - For the attention of the event organiser Mr Ian Gibson - Vulcan Vans, Armstrong House, 1st Avenue, Robin Hood International Airport, Finningley, S Yorkshire, DN9 3GA,

To view this site visit Google Earth & the post code. The layout of the airport can be seen on the Vulcan Web site.
When arriving on site please make your way to the Ramada Encore Hotel for teas / coffees. If you wish to stay over the wkd & see the historical town of Bawtry plus the Doncaster Air Museum. The Hotel has offered a very special room rate (Ref Vulcan visit Porsche Club GB)

Time of arrival from 10.00 at the hotel & the first group tour 11.30, with lunch to follow, further tours after, pending on numbers.

All booking arrangements to be done through Ian Gibson the event sec.
Phone "" 07799215408 "" e-mail is gibsoniang@aol.com
If receipt required please give e-mail address for an e receipt.

Any enquiries please ring Ian.

 

[porky700]

ANYONE FROM REG 8 GOING ON THE VULCAN BOMBER VISIT,GOING IN CONVOY

 

[burrow01]

Hi

I'll be going but from Rutland, so probably not able to convoy

rgds

Pete

 

[Chrishazle]

Did you see the bad news in the papers over the weekend - they've run out of money so this may be her last flight before she's grounded. Such a shame!

 

[burrow01]

Next year is going to be the last flying season, due to major modifications needed to keep it airworthy and the lack of spares (mainly engines)

It was always going to be a limited life project, but sad to have it confirmed that next year will be the last time a Vulcan will fly

 

[Robin]

From our visit to the RAF museum at Hendon last Sunday where they have a static Vulcan exhibit, we were told that the flying Vulcan is nearly out of airframe hours and that is why it will be grounded. A new main wing spar will cost at least £200000 and would be a huge job to do.
I remember seeing the prototype flying at a Farnborough air show in the early fifties, I think it is very sad to not have her in the air in the future, please say hello to her from us and enjoy your visit.

 

[Chrishazle]

In the 60's we lived close to the flight path from Biggin Hill, toward the end of the show they did a Vulcan scramble, watched it on TV then went into the front garden, could hear them quite a while before seeing them, fantastic sound then sight as ISTR 3 Vulcans went over giving it yahoo. Crying shame, they can keep a Lancaster flying but not the Vulcan.