Bournemouth Airshow

[anonymous-user]

Looks like they're limbering up just seen the Eurofighter go screaming over my office

[dirkgently]

Had the battle of Britain flight over my house about half an hour ago.

[anonymous-user]

I'm going to watch on Sat when the Vulcan is displaying.

[steve_amv8]

digimeistter said:

I'm going to watch on Sat when the Vulcan is displaying.

I'm afraid you won't ....

[i]
this from tvoc

Posted - 29 Aug 2008 : 11:04:39

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Media Information
For Immediate Use
29th August 2008

Statement from the Vulcan to the Sky Trust


With great regret, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) has to announce that the long-awaited appearance of Vulcan XH558 at the Bournemouth and Shoreham Airshows over the weekend of 30th and 31st August will not now be possible.

VTST were very much looking forward to bringing Vulcan XH558 to the South Coast, and remain fully aware of the huge public interest that has been created by the much anticipated return of the aircraft to these displays.

After her last flight on Friday 22nd August, it was discovered that XH558 had suffered a failure of the retraction mechanism for one of her landing gear doors, grounding the aircraft. Whilst the repair was relatively simple, unfortunately due to circumstances beyond VTST’s control, the technicians from Marshall Aerospace, XH558’s Engineering Authority, who are required to inspect and certify the repair, are not available until Monday.

Robert Pleming, Chief Executive of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust said “Our policy that safety is paramount dictates that we must do everything by the book. We must adhere absolutely to the processes and procedures which ensure that XH558 will be safe when she flies. Both the Trust and Marshall Aerospace are extremely sad that despite every effort, the Vulcan is unable to appear at Bournemouth and Shoreham. This is a huge disappointment for us, but more so for all of those who were looking forward to seeing XH558 this weekend.”

For more information please call 0116 2478145 (VTST) or 01223 373737 (Marshall Aerospace).

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Disappointing? Yes. But with the Sea Vixen flying, it will still be a great day

[bazking69]

Going to have a gander tomorrow. Thank god the other half has a designated car parking space through work in the town centre, as parking will be a total mare on top of the total con it already is.
I'd say that lunch should be best enjoyed at a venue out of town though...

[steve_amv8]

I'll be in the East Cliff Court with a sea view .... which is a result!

[Eric Mc]

I wonder are Marshall Aerospace waiting for a cheque to clear?

Edited by Eric Mc on Friday 29th August 13:34

[LittleBro]

I was down there on Wed and they had some guys messing about in a chopper out by the Navy dout out in the sea....considering I'm not much into planes/choppers, it wasnt half good to watch!

They did a couple of fast jet fly-by's too, but I missed those (heard them though!).

[anonymous-user]

That's a damn shame about the Vulcan - oh well should still be a good display - might go Sunday instead to catch the Eurofighter.

[henrycrun]

But keep an eye on the weather forecast....