Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Being a big fan of the Vulcan, we popped in to see XM655 on our way to Gaydon, as it lives only a few miles away. Being a member of the association, we were able to enter the pan for some photos. However, they often have Saturday visits from car clubs. You get a tour of the cockpit and group photo opportunities. Maybe I could organise something for the future? Google Xm655 for more information. Keith has a Subaru for family duties. Julia has a Toyota for work. And now we have a black manual Subota GT with mods just for fun. 1 GTB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Awesome stuff Keith! 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper602 21 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Maybe I could organise something for the future? I'd be up for that . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 I grew up with the XH558 (the last flyable Vulcan) It was rebuilt and restored at Bruntingthorpe airfield. I lived less than a mile from the airfield so always got to see and hear the Vulcan whenever it was tested on the airfield. I helped fund raise to keep it in the air for years, Ive been in it as its taxied down the runway, it was sad to see it finally leave Bruntingthorpe. Very special place for the Vulcan in my heart. I was an usher at my friends wedding in Norfolk a couple of weeks ago and the Vulcan did a few fly bys, not sure what air show she was at. Got a few pics the other week down the airfield: 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Still one at Southend airport been there for years but doubtful if it would ever move again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 We also support XL426 at Southend (Vulcan Restoration Trust). We can no longer take car and plane pics there since the airport became more commercial. XL426 from my Impreza days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 I'd be up for that . . . Great stuff Tim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Great pictures, such an impressive aircraft to see in action. I would also be up for a meet/photoshoot. 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacialfire 9 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 I saw this at the Prestwick Airshow last september too. The noise it made on it's flypast made practically every baby in a 3 mile radius cry. Quite a machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musketeer 25 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 I used to watch the Vulcans fly over Chelmsford in formation with Jaguars, Tornadoes, Gnats, you name it, for the Queen's birthday every year. The planes would (and still do) follow the A12 down to London for the fly-by. It was always an impressive sight and loud with it. 1 Ztox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
