MigBuster 2,879 Posted April 19, 2008 There must be some rich people to spend all that money restoring a Vulcan - and then actually fly it! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7350939.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kct 5 Posted April 19, 2008 Not a big issue, it is actually good to see some good historical relics (or those somewhat related) in good hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crl848 9 Posted April 19, 2008 Supported by charitable donations from the general public (some 20,000 of them apparently) and a £2.7m donation from the national lottery (i.e. government). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,321 Posted April 20, 2008 Man how did I miss this. I would love to see this thing fly in person. I mean it is by far one of the most beautiful planes ever made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 615 Posted April 20, 2008 This is XH558 right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUFF 8 Posted April 21, 2008 This is XH558 right? yup, I'm hoping that she comes up to Scotland for the RAF Leuchars airshow - been too long without the tin triangle in the sky & the howl of those Olympus in the ears. btw another one, XL462, is being rebuilt/restored to power as well although the CAA won't generally allow aircraft like this to be operated by normal civilians. We've got quite a few historic aircraft (Victor, Buccaneer, EE Lightnings etc.) in the UK that are kept at least in fast taxi status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 615 Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) A Victor? Where? Edited April 21, 2008 by JA 37 Viggen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUFF 8 Posted April 21, 2008 Bruntingthorpe & Elvington Share this post Link to post Share on other sites