XH558...

[spitfire-ian]

Apache said:

Is she going to make Duxford this weekend?

Can't see why not. She was flying yesterday evening and the show that's been cancelled this weekend is not because of the aircraft but because of the weather. Should be all systems go for Duxford

Of course the normal weather/servicability statement still applies

[Apache]

do you know what the schedule is?

[ally_f]

Gutted, Duxford is further away than cosby...but gotta be worth it to see that big old best in the air!

[fsmr]

Just going to post that on myself
Blopody shame as i was looking fwd to it still spanhoe opeartion market garden looks good 12th 13th with para drop and battles
Just have top get XH558 to appear as a "what if" part of Arnhem

[central]

PHer Jon C reports 558 sighted over Santa Pod.

[Apache]

Just seen her at Duxford, very staid 3 min display

[oyster]

Reported over Lyneham about 2:50

[Eric Mc]

Her displays are VERY conservative compared to what Vulcans used to do back in the 70s. But that is fully understandable - given the effort and time that has been put into getting her back in the air.

[Apache]

Eric Mc said:

Her displays are VERY conservative compared to what Vulcans used to do back in the 70s. But that is fully understandable - given the effort and time that has been put into getting her back in the air.

I wouldn't have thought a fast low pass would be too taxing

[Eric Mc]

Apache said:

Eric Mc said:

Her displays are VERY conservative compared to what Vulcans used to do back in the 70s. But that is fully understandable - given the effort and time that has been put into getting her back in the air.

I wouldn't have thought a fast low pass would be too taxing

Like this fast flypast perhaps?

Edited by Eric Mc on Saturday 6th September 22:14

[edwardsje]

Turned over Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire earlier today - a real double-take moment for a neighbour and me.

[millband]

Cancelled at Southport today, now flying tomorrow instead. BBMF and Great War fliers also cancelled.



What do I have to do to see her in the air? It's cost me over £150 trailing about to different shows and all I've seen is a fast taxi. Oh, and a 10 minute static engine run at Brunters in biblical rain. Poo.

Now pondering wether to make the trek to Lancashire again tomorrow

Steve

PS. Just to add I'm not having a go at TVOC. Just fate.

Edited by millband on Saturday 6th September 21:08

[KieronGsi]

oyster said:

Reported over Lyneham about 2:50

Ill second that one i was visiting a friend when it took off from Lyneham for one of the Squadrons family days.

[spitfire-ian]

Southport canceled today as well due to weather

[nurburgring1]

Just been told it has taken off and is heading for Southport, should be there within the hour, unless weather forces it back.

[spitfire-ian]

nurburgring1 said:

Just been told it has taken off and is heading for Southport, should be there within the hour, unless weather forces it back.

Yup, eta 1620

[530dTPhil]

Slightly off topic, but went up to the Mall at Cribbs Causeway next to Filton Airfield at lunchtime. I was treated to the sight of one of the Spitires taking off and buzzing the airfield repeatedly at very low altitude. It seemed to be at around 100 feet every time it passed but the pilot was clearly enjoying himself.
The sound as he repeatedly dived and climbed was wonderful.

Shame to see all the younger people walking past totally unmoved by such a glorious sight and sound!

[Drew b]

Nice display today at Southport,my youngest son finally got to see her (usual reaction,gob wide open,pointing).Departed with an awesome smoky howl to finish the day off.Gets me every time.

[Apache]

Didn't make Duxford then

[Skyrat]

I swear to God....she better be flying at Leuchars next Saturday or I'm going to be gutted! I saw one when I was in my early teens and the word "awesome" was penned to describe the Vulcan.