Vulcan

Location : Newbury berkshire

Any idea if the vulcan is due to do anything tomorrow{14/06/09}? Smile

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

Yes, a display at RAF Cosford.

Mike

Location : Newbury berkshire

Any idea of times? Smile

Location : Mid Cheshire Spotter Watch Member : Yes

sometime between 11.00 and 17.00!!!

Location : Newbury berkshire

Thanks for all your help, looks like a day at brize tomorow Clap

Moderator Location : In a layby

With 197cup's permission I have made this a sticky, where all info on movements and timings can be posted.

Today (14.06.09) with credit to DamienB on ukar expect the Vulcan to take off for cosford between 4 -4.30pm and return about 40 minutes later.

Also another rumour around the fenceline is the Vulcan is due out to Volkel on wednesday, f I hear more will post it in this thread Cheers

Location : Planet Earth

The Vulcan did an air to air shoot taking approx 25 mins near to Brize,
while this was going on a Tristar Ascot 933 turned onto the ILS and
called a go around with only 1 green light showing. When she flew over
it was apparent that only the nose gear was down, the mains were in the
bays with the door open. Sunsequently it called a PAN, meaning it was
given priority over all other traffic. After about another 15-20
minutes in the circuit it landed with 3 greens but the main
undercarriage doors open. On landing it stopped on the runway with no
nose wheel steering. After another 5 minutes the instrucion to the
Vulcan came over the radio to divert to Lyneham as it would take longer
than the 15 minutes of available fuel she had left for holding to clear
the runway.

To be clear the Vulcan had more than 15 minutes of
fuel left when the decision was made but she would only hold for 15
minutes. The decision was made by the Vulcan ops crew after discussion
with ATC and the onboard crew.

Location : oxfordshire Spotter Watch Member : no

I have been told the Vulcan will be based at brize for the next four months can any one else confirm this?

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

Im at Brize norton wrote:: I have been told the Vulcan will be based at brize for the next four months can any one else confirm this?

Merged into the Vulcan thread.

As far as I know, the Vulcan will be at Brize until they find a new home for her. But it'll be atleast until the end of the display season.

Mike

Location : cirencester Spotter Watch Member : no

maybe we should have a voting section on hear we to relocate the Vulcan. brize fairford. kemble. any more to add to the list

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

dragon51 wrote:: maybe we should have a voting section on hear we to relocate the Vulcan. brize fairford. kemble. any more to add to the list

Bristol Filton has a hangar going spare.... Whistle

If only....

Location : Newport/Chepstow

With MikeB on this one.........and oh look.....what a surprise........I live under the 09 approach Clap

Location : Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

Any ideas if the Vulcan is flying back from the Netherlands on Sunday and straight over Kemble then back to Brize, or will it land tomorrow at Brize then take off/land on Sunday for the K airshow? Any ideas of the timetable for K airshow and what time XH558 is due over?

Location : Oxford

Well the Vulcan made it back to its temporary home at Brize this afternoon around 15:20. I guess the next time it's up is going to be next Saturday and Sunday for Biggin Hill. Any ideas of times?

Location : Oxon UK

airborne @ BZZ 1357L heading east. Freq unknown.

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

Vulcan as due up today at 14:30, however just posted on Twitter: "Vulcan currently still at Brize, crew working on a problem. Still hoping to fly today, more news as it comes in.".

Mike

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

The Vulcan has now cancelled todays display...

"Looks like a no go unfortunately with a problem that cannot be fixed in time for today's display."

Location : essex Spotter Watch Member : No

A shame, saw her for the first time in 17 years at yesterdays Biggin Hill Clap

, listening to the scanner today, the Lancaster might not have flown too, was doing engine runs this morning, and the spitfire and hurricane have displayed and departed without her, add to that Sally B, if your a bomber fan at Biggin Hill Crying

Subject: Re: Vulcan 2009-06-29, 11:54

Good news:

XH558 now fully airworthy!

'It was with regret that we were unable to make our second display at Biggin Hill. The crew were undertaking their pre-flight checks before departure from Brize, when the elevator artificial feel unit indicated a problem. This was not something that could be corrected in time for her display.'

'This morning it has been replaced and after undergoing functional checks and independent checks - all is now confirmed as well. Safety will always be our utmost priority.'

'Whilst this can cause frustration with last minute hitches, we trust you can understand the reasons why.
We now look forward to displays at RAF Waddington this coming weekend - 4th/5th July.'

29 June 2009 - Ian Homer (VTTS Club Committee), taken from www.tvoc.co.uk

Moderator Location : In a layby

Reported on the Vulcan twitter site that 558 will depart Brize for Waddington tomorrow (thursday 2nd july) No times yet

Location : Newbury berkshire

Will the vulcan arrive back at brize tomorrow? Smile

Subject: Re: Vulcan 2009-07-05, 14:23

I had to tell ten to twelve car loads of people the bad news today at the 26 crash gate! Embarassed

Location : Newbury berkshire

did ya

, luckily i have tomorrow off Thumbs Up

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

SteveS wrote:: I had to tell ten to twelve car loads of people the bad news today at the 26 crash gate!

Ooo, I bet they weren't pleased?!

They would have had a very long wait! Laughing

197cup wrote:: did ya , luckily i have tomorrow off

It won't be coming back tomorrow I'm afraid, they have no permit to fly, so it's grounded at Waddington until the CAA authorise one.

Mike

Subject: Re: Vulcan 2009-07-05, 14:38

Not too many upset about it not coming, more like livid when I gave them the story why! One guy phoned up Waddington and we got the TVOC statement read to us over the phone, by a very stressed RAF guy, who had obviously had 400 calls along the same lines today.