The Avro Vulcan is back!

emzd953 · 10-18-2007, 03:02 PM

I thought i had better share some news with you all!
Avro Vulcan XH558 made its first post restoration flight today,from Bruntingthrope Airfield!

After many years of blood sweat and tears by the team,she is finally back where she belongs.

This was the first of three planned test flights,with another one hoped for tomorrow,and one next week.

I`m sure videos are already making their way to youtube.

Feel free to raise a glass in salute of all involed

emzd953 · 10-18-2007, 03:07 PM

Found some footage:
BBC - Search results for vulcan

Mystère · 10-18-2007, 04:58 PM

Great to see this beauty in the sky again. Good job !

ARIUS · 08-24-2008, 04:23 PM

Here it is at Farnborough last month.

ARIUS · 08-24-2008, 04:30 PM

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ARIUS · 08-24-2008, 04:35 PM

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A Tupolev · 08-25-2008, 01:26 AM

Very nice. This is a beautiful plane. It's great to see it flying again.

Roarer · 08-25-2008, 06:03 AM

I was going to toddle along to Leuchars, but I don't know now - I'm a bit skint see.

Santos · 08-25-2008, 08:13 AM

Very good news! I remember during the 1982 war, here in south america, a Vulcan made an emergency landing at Rio de Janeiro Air Force base and the crew, when they leaved the damaged aircraft, got surprised the brazilian air force was awaiting them with smiles, hot coffee and some food. The brits thought the brazilians wouldn´t be so kind because Argentina is very close from here.

gospodin · 08-25-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Santos

Very good news! I remember during the 1982 war, here in south america, a Vulcan made an emergency landing at Rio de Janeiro Air Force base and the crew, when they leaved the damaged aircraft, got surprised the brazilian air force was awaiting them with smiles, hot coffee and some food. The brits thought the brazilians wouldn´t be so kind because Argentina is very close from here.

I didn't think Brasil and Argentina got along very well during that time. Plus, wasn't Brasil pretty close with Britain during WWII? Might still be some good feelings left over from that time.

gospodin · 08-25-2008, 08:49 AM

It's so awesome to see that beautiful bomber flying again. It's almost unimaginable the effort that had to go into making that happen. If only we had as passionate a crew to bring back a B-58 Hustler. Wouldn't THAT be a sight?

Roarer · 08-25-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santos

Very good news! I remember during the 1982 war, here in south america, a Vulcan made an emergency landing at Rio de Janeiro Air Force base and the crew, when they leaved the damaged aircraft, got surprised the brazilian air force was awaiting them with smiles, hot coffee and some food. The brits thought the brazilians wouldn´t be so kind because Argentina is very close from here.

Indeed, and now XM597 is here!:

The 9th one down by the way

http://www.nms.ac.uk/postwarmilitary.aspx

A Tupolev · 08-25-2008, 11:16 PM

Here is a Avro Vulcan I saw flying a demo at the International Air Show in Abbotsford BC in 1974.

Santos · 08-26-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gospodin

I didn't think Brasil and Argentina got along very well during that time. Plus, wasn't Brasil pretty close with Britain during WWII? Might still be some good feelings left over from that time.

True. During the Falklands war Brasil stayed in a neutral position and that action kept the argentinians very sad.

gospodin · 08-26-2008, 09:09 AM

I've seen the Vulcan fly one time, when they brought the plane to Barksdale as a permanent exhibit. The RAF brought their ground crew to remove classified equipment and the engines, but I watched while the dismantled the plane. Very sad, but now we have that beauty sitting out at the museum, putting most of the other planes to shame.

corby78 · 08-26-2008, 08:12 PM

Those are some great pics, I thought seeing the static at Barksdale AFB was neat, I cant imagine what it was like to see that baby flying.

Roarer · 08-26-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corby78

Those are some great pics, I thought seeing the static at Barksdale AFB was neat, I cant imagine what it was like to see that baby flying.

What??

Like every other Vulcan I'd imagine!!

gospodin · 08-26-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Roarer

What??

Like every other Vulcan I'd imagine!!

Not that many Americans have actually seen a Vulcan bomber, much less one that flew. There were never very many of the aircraft to start with. I got to see a Victor tanker conversion, but I've never seen the bomber, or any of the Valients . The V-bombers were rare birds. Sorry, I got Vindicator and Valient mixed up.

GliderPilot · 08-27-2008, 12:11 PM

The Vulcan was still operational when I joined the Royal Air Force just after the Falklands conflict. I got a look round one that was stored at Scampton just outside Lincoln when I was based there, very cramped. Look for a book called "Vulcan 607" on Amazon for the story of the Black Buck raid on Stanley, it's a "Boys Own" adventure!

Victor tankers were still in use on Ascension Island when I was there in 1985. Ascension is a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean, and a vital stop off point for journeys down to Mount Pleasant on the Falkland Islands.

maverick231 · 09-04-2008, 10:49 AM

i saw this bird at Waddington and it was worth waiting 5 years for i donated alot of money towards her too

long live the VULCAN!!!!!!!!!!!

10-18-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
emzd953 EGSC is the place to be! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK. Age: 31 Posts: 130	The Avro Vulcan is back! I thought i had better share some news with you all! Avro Vulcan XH558 made its first post restoration flight today,from Bruntingthrope Airfield! After many years of blood sweat and tears by the team,she is finally back where she belongs. This was the first of three planned test flights,with another one hoped for tomorrow,and one next week. I`m sure videos are already making their way to youtube. Feel free to raise a glass in salute of all involed __________________ *Let her Fly!* For more information click on the link! http://www.vulcan558club.com http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

10-18-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
emzd953 EGSC is the place to be! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK. Age: 31 Posts: 130	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Found some footage: BBC - Search results for vulcan __________________ *Let her Fly!* For more information click on the link! http://www.vulcan558club.com http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

10-18-2007, 04:58 PM	#3
Mystère SN-601 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midway between Omaha Beach and Paris. Age: 39 Posts: 1,837	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Great to see this beauty in the sky again. Good job ! __________________ Take the money-grab & deceit out of our hobby, and bring back ethics and quality!! Just say NO to Green Bucks/PAMSick/CJWings

08-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
ARIUS Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Whitehorse, YT Posts: 634	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Here it is at Farnborough last month.

08-24-2008, 04:30 PM	#5
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08-25-2008, 01:26 AM	#7
A Tupolev I'll be at the nudie bar. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,583	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Very nice. This is a beautiful plane. It's great to see it flying again. __________________ Kaze O! Hikari O! Ninpô Shishi-Hengen! My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-3750.html

08-25-2008, 06:03 AM	#8
Roarer PlaneCollectors'Anonymous Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: What?? Age: 6 Posts: 4,004	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! I was going to toddle along to Leuchars, but I don't know now - I'm a bit skint see. __________________ Humankind is at once both the most intelligent and most stupidest creatures ever to roam this earth. One day in the future, the other animals will once again inherit this earth as they are more clever than most of us will ever be and all they are doing is biding their time, humouring us, waiting for us all to kill each other before simply resuming what they were doing before we arrived and spoiled the party.

08-25-2008, 08:13 AM	#9
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 37 Posts: 3,589	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Very good news! I remember during the 1982 war, here in south america, a Vulcan made an emergency landing at Rio de Janeiro Air Force base and the crew, when they leaved the damaged aircraft, got surprised the brazilian air force was awaiting them with smiles, hot coffee and some food. The brits thought the brazilians wouldn´t be so kind because Argentina is very close from here. __________________ *Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados, CRUZEIRO A300, Transbrasil 707s and VARIG 707s !!!* Thank you GeminiJets for the GOL 737-700 ! Thank you JC Wings for the VARIG DC-3 !

08-25-2008, 08:49 AM	#11
gospodin El Chupacabra Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 53 Posts: 4,775	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! It's so awesome to see that beautiful bomber flying again. It's almost unimaginable the effort that had to go into making that happen. If only we had as passionate a crew to bring back a B-58 Hustler. Wouldn't THAT be a sight? __________________ Steve *It's possible that the whole purpose of your life is to serve as a warning to others...*

08-25-2008, 11:16 PM	#13
A Tupolev I'll be at the nudie bar. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,583	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Here is a Avro Vulcan I saw flying a demo at the International Air Show in Abbotsford BC in 1974. __________________ Kaze O! Hikari O! Ninpô Shishi-Hengen! My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-3750.html

08-26-2008, 09:09 AM	#15
gospodin El Chupacabra Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 53 Posts: 4,775	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! I've seen the Vulcan fly one time, when they brought the plane to Barksdale as a permanent exhibit. The RAF brought their ground crew to remove classified equipment and the engines, but I watched while the dismantled the plane. Very sad, but now we have that beauty sitting out at the museum, putting most of the other planes to shame. __________________ Steve *It's possible that the whole purpose of your life is to serve as a warning to others...*

08-26-2008, 08:12 PM	#16
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 250	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! Those are some great pics, I thought seeing the static at Barksdale AFB was neat, I cant imagine what it was like to see that baby flying.

08-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#19
GliderPilot Collector Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 551	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! The Vulcan was still operational when I joined the Royal Air Force just after the Falklands conflict. I got a look round one that was stored at Scampton just outside Lincoln when I was based there, very cramped. Look for a book called "Vulcan 607" on Amazon for the story of the Black Buck raid on Stanley, it's a "Boys Own" adventure! Victor tankers were still in use on Ascension Island when I was there in 1985. Ascension is a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean, and a vital stop off point for journeys down to Mount Pleasant on the Falkland Islands.

09-04-2008, 10:49 AM	#20
maverick231 The Jolly Roger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Age: 19 Posts: 1,336	Re: The Avro Vulcan is back! i saw this bird at Waddington and it was worth waiting 5 years for i donated alot of money towards her too long live the VULCAN!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Visit my website: www.radfordinternationalairport.webs.com Radford International Airport, the home of DAS AIR CARGO. My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-7212.html Rolling Thunder 2010(Radford International Airshow) - 31st July -1st August! Avro Vulcan XH558 is in grave danger of beeing grounded as of lack of funds! Please donate as much as you can to the Vulcan to the Sky trust by going to: www.vulcantothesky.org

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