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Here is XH558 at 4pm today, back on the hangar floor after completing a successful series of undercarriage retraction and deployment tests. She will now leave the hangar and subject to a 'before flight' service tomorrow, will be declared ready for her appearances at Goodwood Revival and Old Sarum. Follow our flight day info-line here from 11am tomorrow.
Here is XH558 at 4pm today, back on the hangar floor after completing a successful series of undercarriage retraction and deployment tests. She will now leave the hangar and subject to a 'before flight' service tomorrow, will be declared ready for her appearances at Goodwood Revival and Old Sarum. Follow our flight day info-line here from 11am tomorrow.
Cfnteabag said:
I may get flamed for this but work has meant I havent had a chance to get to any of the shows.
Is there anywhere near goodwood that I will be able to park up and watch the vilcan today as it may be my last chance to see it flying before it stops.
Trundle Hill? Ok this is a FOS video but the circuit is nearby too, check google maps maybe? Unless anyone else has a better idea.Is there anywhere near goodwood that I will be able to park up and watch the vilcan today as it may be my last chance to see it flying before it stops.
https://youtu.be/LZEUOYUA1us?t=4
Totally understand why they had to go back but it seems all my efforts to see the vulcan are being thwarted!
I even found somewhere to park up and watch today!
I hope they manage to get it sorted though as it would be a real shame to have to cut short the final season. Does perhaps show that she is getting old!
I even found somewhere to park up and watch today!
I hope they manage to get it sorted though as it would be a real shame to have to cut short the final season. Does perhaps show that she is getting old!
Cfnteabag said:
Totally understand why they had to go back but it seems all my efforts to see the vulcan are being thwarted!
I even found somewhere to park up and watch today!
I hope they manage to get it sorted though as it would be a real shame to have to cut short the final season. Does perhaps show that she is getting old!
Likewise for me too, no chance so far and the only I managed to get too was a horrible day I even found somewhere to park up and watch today!
I hope they manage to get it sorted though as it would be a real shame to have to cut short the final season. Does perhaps show that she is getting old!
However as 558 may well have not completed as many shows as expected could it be argued she can fly a few next year?
Wishful thinking I know!
Le Mans Visitor said:
I was waiting at Old Sarum for her to appear. Glad to see the B17 Flying Fortress instead though, wasn't expecting that.
Did XH558 make it to Goodwood?
Doesn't look like I will get to see her fly this year after all.
Good to hear she landed safely and just hope its an easy fix.
XH558 was seen flying around at a distance as the Mustang, Spitfire and Kittyhawk show was on. Then left as they finished.Did XH558 make it to Goodwood?
Doesn't look like I will get to see her fly this year after all.
Good to hear she landed safely and just hope its an easy fix.
Such a shame for those expecting to see her at Goodwood and Old Sarum.
I felt very lucky as she flue directly over over house on the way down to beachy head and on the way back. Really didn't think I'd see her flying again so consider myself fortunate. Hope the technical issue is a reasonably easy fix.
I felt very lucky as she flue directly over over house on the way down to beachy head and on the way back. Really didn't think I'd see her flying again so consider myself fortunate. Hope the technical issue is a reasonably easy fix.
I was at the cancelled Dunsfold show and then was also at the cancelled Old Sarum show. Really not having any luck here.
She's not due to do any more shows South of London now so I'm going to miss out.
I'm a bit frustrated that they seem to be putting things like photo calls at Beachy Head ahead of paid for displays. I think they're pushing too hard and missing the actual commitments.
She's not due to do any more shows South of London now so I'm going to miss out.
I'm a bit frustrated that they seem to be putting things like photo calls at Beachy Head ahead of paid for displays. I think they're pushing too hard and missing the actual commitments.
ThunderSpook said:
I'm a bit frustrated that they seem to be putting things like photo calls at Beachy Head ahead of paid for displays. I think they're pushing too hard and missing the actual commitments.
^^ This . yes have to agree with you . I was at Goodwood and thought why the 'photo shoot' (that was kept quiet also), surely that visit could of been done on the Farewell tour ?? richebets said:
ThunderSpook said:
I'm a bit frustrated that they seem to be putting things like photo calls at Beachy Head ahead of paid for displays. I think they're pushing too hard and missing the actual commitments.
^^ This . yes have to agree with you . I was at Goodwood and thought why the 'photo shoot' (that was kept quiet also), surely that visit could of been done on the Farewell tour ?? 
Edited by Riley Blue on Sunday 13th September 12:35
richebets said:
ThunderSpook said:
I'm a bit frustrated that they seem to be putting things like photo calls at Beachy Head ahead of paid for displays. I think they're pushing too hard and missing the actual commitments.
^^ This . yes have to agree with you . I was at Goodwood and thought why the 'photo shoot' (that was kept quiet also), surely that visit could of been done on the Farewell tour ?? 
t happens" is beyond their control and especially after the events of a few weeks ago they can't afford to take chances on safety although with dodgy nose wheels and especially fuel leaks would you really expect them to carry on with a display?Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff