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Hey hornchruch, you ever see a vulcan fly around when they were still in service?
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All the time Dave, all the time mate - lost count of the amount of pictures of XH.558 that I took.
For you guys Stateside who aren't aware - XH.558 has been refurbished, at a cost of £6 million pounds ($12 mil USD) back to flying/airworthy status.........
Trouble is - some of the potential sponsors are very slow in fronting up the money to KEEP her in the air (where she belongs)
It's a BIG 'bone of contention' right now; esp' with a/c enthusiasts - who EXPECT to see her flying this summer........('08)
She took to the air again (1st time since 1993) in mid-October, (just gone) after EXTENSIVE engineering.........
this "You Tube" video is probably the best one around = BUT; DO LET IT "STREAM" 1st (allow the 'Red'-bar to 'advance')
YouTube - Vulcan XH558 first post-restoration flight
(I had to post THIS link, as a 'second-option', as the 1st wasn't working.......
this link is more 'sterile' & 'official' = there are other more 'home-spun' versions that are (prob') better
Loads more "You Tube" links to XH.558 once you visit - as she's SUCH a big-deal, over here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy........