XH558...

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Hooli

32,278 posts

201 months

Monday 15th July 2013
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I think the schedule of flights is on the website, not sure if it's got times though.

DamienB

1,189 posts

220 months

Tuesday 16th July 2013
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XH558 is once again going to be joining us at the Little Gransden Air & Car Show on 25th August - a fly-through or two rather than a full display but as this is PH I'm sure you'll all be joining us for the things with wheels anyway biggrin

Edited by DamienB on Monday 22 July 14:38

MrAndyW

508 posts

149 months

Tuesday 16th July 2013
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The best place for seeing is the old lane as shown in google maps link earlier. If you need clear directions let me know.If I'm not at work I could meet up with you somewhere nearby that's easy for you to find and take you there.
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html

The site will give you dates, but times aren't usually given out until one or two days before,sometimes it's only on the actual day.
Also sometimes it goes early,so its best to be there at least an hour before advertised.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Andy

francisabear

13 posts

172 months

Tuesday 16th July 2013
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Thanks for the advice, Andy - really helpful and considerate. Ive noticed the riat this weekend offer a 'park and view' service for we'd, Thursday, fri and Monday. Does anybody know whether XH558 is due to arrive or depart on any of these days?

moribund

4,033 posts

215 months

Tuesday 16th July 2013
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You need to get yourself over to their website and sign up for both their newsletter and twitter if you're serious about seeing it.

News letter today said:
XH558 is now parked at RNAS Yeovilton. On Friday, she will be prepared for departure directly to RAF Fairford, where she is expected to arrive at 17:00 hours (5pm) local time.

12v3pot

5,135 posts

136 months

Tuesday 16th July 2013
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DamienB said:
XH558 is once again going to be joining us at the Little Gransden Air & Car Show on 24th August - a fly-through or two rather than a full display but as this is PH I'm sure you'll all be joining us for the things with wheels anyway biggrin
Excellent - note in diary. smile

Looks like the car show is already over-subscribed, so I'll come in the daily.

y2blade

56,139 posts

216 months

Sunday 21st July 2013
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mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

256 months

Monday 22nd July 2013
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Runway sweeping duty, eh...?

ofcorsa

3,527 posts

244 months

Monday 22nd July 2013
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Just been treated to a lovely noisy display over Lincoln.

DamienB

1,189 posts

220 months

Monday 22nd July 2013
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12v3pot said:
Excellent - note in diary. smile

Looks like the car show is already over-subscribed, so I'll come in the daily.
Change your note then, I meant 25th!

RosscoPCole

3,324 posts

175 months

Monday 22nd July 2013
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Just seen on the VTTS website that it is not appearing at the Bournemouth airshow this year.
That makes me sad as it is the only airshow I can get to.

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

256 months

Monday 22nd July 2013
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ofcorsa said:
Just been treated to a lovely noisy display over Lincoln.
What was that for?

Parked up near Coningsby today, hoping to hear a Merlin or two, but not to be. Four Typhoons did a bit of ground shaking though...deep joy..smile

ofcorsa

3,527 posts

244 months

Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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Could have been returning from RIAT? Was a nice surprise anyway

Shadytree

8,291 posts

250 months

Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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A few of my pics of XH558 from the weekends RIAT show.








NailedOn

3,114 posts

236 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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Any word of the display time for Sunderland tomorrow? The VTTS site only has the date.

Chrisgr31

13,494 posts

256 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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RosscoPCole said:
Just seen on the VTTS website tht it is not appearing at the Bournemouth airshow this year.
That makes me sad as it is the only airshow I can get to.
Doesn't appear to be going to Eastbourne either although its a long way for it to get to Eastbourne as it is not in the area. For Bournemouth it will already be on the South Coast as at Shoreham on the same day. Mind you got a spare £9,000 to spare? If so you might be able to sponsor its appearance at Bournemouth!

jonny142

1,508 posts

226 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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NailedOn said:
Any word of the display time for Sunderland tomorrow? The VTTS site only has the date.
Just looked on Fighter control ..Departure time on Sunday is expected to be around 1.30pm with a time over Cleethorpes at approx 14:15, then a display at Sunderland booked for 14:44.

NailedOn

3,114 posts

236 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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jonny142 said:
Just looked on Fighter control ..Departure time on Sunday is expected to be around 1.30pm with a time over Cleethorpes at approx 14:15, then a display at Sunderland booked for 14:44.
Thanks, we'll be there!

surveyor

17,857 posts

185 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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Where is it departing from? Finningley?

Norbury90

6,897 posts

207 months

Saturday 27th July 2013
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mybrainhurts said:
ofcorsa said:
Just been treated to a lovely noisy display over Lincoln.
What was that for?

Parked up near Coningsby today, hoping to hear a Merlin or two, but not to be. Four Typhoons did a bit of ground shaking though...deep joy..smile
Apparently it will be displaying at East Kirkby next Saturday, got my tickets booked, never seen it before!