MigBuster 2,883 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 2,322 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 643 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 643 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
