tigertc

I filled in the support thing at the bottom of the page on this one.
But here's my thoughts,
The Vulcan is without doubt a classic aircraft. But it lacks any kind of adventurous history. Usually this is what attracts sponsors.
Its a jet..but not the first.
Its a bomber...not the first
It had Swept wing/flying wing config not the first (Gotha go 299 Germany)

I do not understand why it would have to be kept in flying condition, this is what will cost the millions of quid. HMS Victory is one of our greatest treasures, but it does not set sail.
I would imagine that there are many museums hat would love to have this aircraft and it would be a great attraction. they could put it on display and charge a fee for taking a look around inside..then put this fee into a high interest account ...eventually building up to the required amount to get her flying without having to go begging. Or maybe for those that really do want to save her, agree to putting a certain amount each month from thier salary into a save the vulcan (no not spock) fund.

duncan

HMS Victory is a total rebuild. Only about 10% is original. HMS Warrior is afloat, USS Constitution is kept afloat both of course later periods. The Tall Ship races attract millions (spectators and money) with iconic sailing vessels. The aviation world should think about preserving the forerunner of Concorde. Look what happened to flying-boats , forerunners of trans-ocean long haul flight.

Nigel.D

Wouldnt it be nice if we as a group could sponser a plane ship sub car whatever just to keep one thing for posterity

duncan

Vulcan appeal getting good coverage on BBC 1 news today (wednesday 23rd Aug `06)

wonwinglo

http://www.vulcan558club.com/

At the last minute a sum of £500,000 has been pledged/donated to the Avro Vulcan flying fund,you can read all about the present situation at the link to the Vulcan558Club here.

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alan2525

I remember seeing the Vulcan in the air at a Northweald Airshow many moons ago. It blasted some of the runway apart on takeoff!

I'll never forget the mazing sound it made in flight, and seeing the incredible sillouette of it in flight with such a distinctive shape. I also seem to remember it doing some pretty amazing manouvers as it circled around the airfield, for such a massive airplane it was an amazing sight.

It's pretty sad, last week was the 90th anniversary of Northweald and the Raf were supposed to bring a couple of Tornado's - One of which was previously struck by lightning and the other was grounded with technical difficulties.

The residents of Northweald also seem to want the Airfield built on and turned into a few thousand cheaply built homes for the influx of economic refugees coming over from Eastern Europe.

...apparently the distinctive roar of a few Merlin engines every year or so must be unpleasant to those who live nearby...much rather have a B&Q Warehouse and a Tesco superstore...

It's a sad world!

wonwinglo

A sad world indeed Alan,if these people only realised that they would not have their precious houses today in the free world, if it had not been for the R.A.F and some very brave people,it seems that we have lost touch with all reality these days.
Remenbering our historical roots and how we came to be here today seems to take second fiddle.

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Nigel.D

Sorry TC Planes are meant to fly and only when thats impossible should they be put in a museum