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Vulcans new home

Posted: 21 Mar 2010, 15:31
by Rotten Ralph
Not sure if this is true or not, but I have been told that the Vulcan is now based at RAF Lynham, can anyone confirm this?

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 21 Mar 2010, 15:41
by james84
Well, Vulcans are not in service anymore, but there is at least one preserved in flying conditions... maybe it's the one you are talking about?

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 21 Mar 2010, 15:51
by Firebird
Its not based there but it is there for servicing at the moment to ready for the 2010 airshow season.

Is it just me that thinks that the Vulcan will probably survive longer than Lyneham itself?

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 21 Mar 2010, 15:58
by shaggy22
Well there's also a nasty rumour that the vulcan's running out of money again. They'll probably decom at the same time if that turns out to be true

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 21 Mar 2010, 17:13
by Rotten Ralph
They always seem to get money at the last minute to keep it flying, but it is costing so much, who knows how long it will last?

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 22 Mar 2010, 15:54
by f4nutter
the vulcan has enough funding to fly untill 2012 at this present moment. 8) (my friend works with the trust)

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 15:29
by Rotten Ralph
Thats encouraging news Ray. Hope to see it at Farnborough this year then.

Re: Vulcans new home

Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 17:44
by shaggy22
Glad that rumours been crushed. :mrgreen: