Vulcan Restoration Trust Open Day needs the PH massive!
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Hi all,
I know this isn’t strictly motoring related but you will enjoy it!
The Vulcan Restoration Trust is holding an Open Day at Southend Airport on Saturday 12th August. The Trust owns and maintains the former Royal Air Force Vulcan aircraft that has been at the airport since 1986 and all money raised by the event will go towards the aircraft’s ongoing upkeep.
The Open Day will start at 10.00 am and will close at 5.00 pm. Highlight of the day will be a high-speed taxi-run by the Vulcan at mid-afternoon. The sight and sound of a Vulcan powering down the runway is an awesome one and is a major attraction for the public and enthusiasts alike. The Vulcan’s cockpit will also be open to visitors throughout the day.
The purpose of my letter is to ask if PH would like to be present at the Open Day, either to promote your work and activities or to raise funds by way of donations or the sale of goods and souvenirs. We are not making any charge for exhibition space for community or voluntary groups and ‘profit-making’ exhibitors are welcome to make a donation at the end of the day if they see fit. Exhibitors will need to provide their own stands, although some table space may be available inside our marquee (please enquire).
We expect the Open Day to be very well supported by the public. Our previous two Open Days in 2002 and 2006 have seen crowds of 3,000 – 4,000. We will be publicising the Open Day on local radio and in the local press (as well as the national aviation press) and will be displaying posters in local tourist offices, museums and libraries throughout the summer. We will also be promoting the Open Day at aviation museums and at air displays across the country.
Basically they are after some nice PH cars to put on display, if you are willing. Of course you will have to be there but I am sure there will be a good opportunity for photos in front of the aircraft.
I am due to be away that weekend but I don’t mind sorting things out. Please reply to this and put down your name and car type, and perhaps e mail me through my profile.
I know this isn’t strictly motoring related but you will enjoy it!
Vulcan Restoration Trust - Steve Williams said:
The Vulcan Restoration Trust is holding an Open Day at Southend Airport on Saturday 12th August. The Trust owns and maintains the former Royal Air Force Vulcan aircraft that has been at the airport since 1986 and all money raised by the event will go towards the aircraft’s ongoing upkeep.
The Open Day will start at 10.00 am and will close at 5.00 pm. Highlight of the day will be a high-speed taxi-run by the Vulcan at mid-afternoon. The sight and sound of a Vulcan powering down the runway is an awesome one and is a major attraction for the public and enthusiasts alike. The Vulcan’s cockpit will also be open to visitors throughout the day.
The purpose of my letter is to ask if PH would like to be present at the Open Day, either to promote your work and activities or to raise funds by way of donations or the sale of goods and souvenirs. We are not making any charge for exhibition space for community or voluntary groups and ‘profit-making’ exhibitors are welcome to make a donation at the end of the day if they see fit. Exhibitors will need to provide their own stands, although some table space may be available inside our marquee (please enquire).
We expect the Open Day to be very well supported by the public. Our previous two Open Days in 2002 and 2006 have seen crowds of 3,000 – 4,000. We will be publicising the Open Day on local radio and in the local press (as well as the national aviation press) and will be displaying posters in local tourist offices, museums and libraries throughout the summer. We will also be promoting the Open Day at aviation museums and at air displays across the country.
Basically they are after some nice PH cars to put on display, if you are willing. Of course you will have to be there but I am sure there will be a good opportunity for photos in front of the aircraft.
I am due to be away that weekend but I don’t mind sorting things out. Please reply to this and put down your name and car type, and perhaps e mail me through my profile.
Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Tuesday 4th July 13:09
Ime interested,Having seen a Vulcan been put through its paces in the past i can honestly say its probably one of the most exhilerating things ive seen,is it OK to put it amongst the vette club to see if i can get some numbers interested.
Hope ime not jumping the gun,anyone up for a cruise to this show,Meeting at Fleet Services,Clacket lane Services etc then on to Sarfend.
Hope ime not jumping the gun,anyone up for a cruise to this show,Meeting at Fleet Services,Clacket lane Services etc then on to Sarfend.
Edited by ZR1cliff on Tuesday 4th July 12:15
ZR1cliff said:
Ime interested,Having seen a Vulcan been put through its paces in the past i can honestly say its probably one of the most exhilerating things ive seen,is it OK to put it amongst the vette club to see if i can get some numbers interested.
Cheers, you will get closer than ever!
Date is Sat 12th August. I have been liasing with Nick on this event for the East Anglia region over the past few months, although our late friend Ian Beech first started the ball rolling prior to his death.
Nick, I have started a thread on the East Anglia forum with a link to this thread, as promised, to try and salvage something from our earlier discussions.
I would still like to attend with the Corvette if I can work something. I,ll let you know once I get some feed back from our forum.
Nick, I have started a thread on the East Anglia forum with a link to this thread, as promised, to try and salvage something from our earlier discussions.
I would still like to attend with the Corvette if I can work something. I,ll let you know once I get some feed back from our forum.
shadytree said:
Always count me in Nick 
by the way, do you have your dates right? 14th August is a Monday?
bugger , sorry 12th clashes with megahoon
by the way, do you have your dates right? 14th August is a Monday?
Edited by shadytree on Tuesday 4th July 12:25
bugger , sorry 12th clashes with megahoon
Edited by shadytree on Tuesday 4th July 12:44
I have e mailed the VRT for comfirmation of the date, as I just copied and pasted the letter from them to the post.
simpo two said:
Extra: I heard that we need to be there by 9.30am and have public liability insurance to attend. Can you confirm or deny please?
I would suggest that you are there by 0930 at the latest.
As you are not airside I would be suprised if your standard insurance did not cover you 3rd party.
Extra 300 Driver said:
jvaughan said:
Ill be there.. wife and family in tow in the Sharan.
Miss the old Vulcan awsoem display aircraft... was looking froward to XL-558 being at this years RIAT but alas I dont think its gonna happen this year
Miss the old Vulcan awsoem display aircraft... was looking froward to XL-558 being at this years RIAT but alas I dont think its gonna happen this year
XH558 - From what I hear she my never come out the hangar
Really ?? I was on the website this morning watching the webcams etc and from the sound of the site it seems pretty positive. Even going to join the supporters....
Extra 300 Driver said:
jvaughan said:
Ill be there.. wife and family in tow in the Sharan.
Miss the old Vulcan awsoem display aircraft... was looking froward to XL-558 being at this years RIAT but alas I dont think its gonna happen this year
Miss the old Vulcan awsoem display aircraft... was looking froward to XL-558 being at this years RIAT but alas I dont think its gonna happen this year
XH558 - From what I hear she my never come out the hangar
Bugger
XH558 too Edited by jvaughan on Tuesday 4th July 15:51
Time for some gratuitos Vulcan vids 
Vulcan doing a barrel roll
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntzPg5x7m0
Flyby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Gw4ON_NRA
Biggen hill, Spit then Vulcan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXTWLoF-hA
Mildenhall air show
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr563hw0qU0
Return of the Vulcan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCEHvjRAGCw
Vulcan display flight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qT121_GEz4
Vulcan doing a barrel roll
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntzPg5x7m0
Flyby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Gw4ON_NRA
Biggen hill, Spit then Vulcan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXTWLoF-hA
Mildenhall air show
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr563hw0qU0
Return of the Vulcan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCEHvjRAGCw
Vulcan display flight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qT121_GEz4
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