The Vulcan (XH558) - 2013 to be the last year.

[Hedge]

A very sad announcement for some but I'm glad to say I've seen her a good few times including getting up close and personal with cloths and white spirit. She will continue in some shape or form as a ground display maybe fast taxi's.

Enjoy her while she flies.

More here.

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/408/82/Important-news-on-the-future-of-XH558.html

[Greeners]

Without trying to be a little cynical.......

Do they not say this every year?

[Hedge]

I hear ya Nath but not this time sadly. Costly airframe mods coupled with limited engine life mean the end is nigh.

They have never painted the picture like this before.

[Greeners]

Well in that case, fingers crossed that someone will stump up the required readies to keep her airborne! 

[Hedge]

6 numbers and I would do it. 

[rich83]

Very sad. I'm gonna make every effort to get to see it a few times next year. :-)

[dmac1969]

How much do they need to spend on it to keep it going?

[Hedge]

Today's announcement isn't to do with money more engine life and airframe fatigue.

[Hedge]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-19926464

[JJ]

I was chatting to a chap on the Vulcan to the Sky stand at Car Fest North and he was explaining that the front wing spars need replacing which is a mahoosive job.  In my opinion, they've got to do it and keep her flying if the funds can be raised.   There were a few aircraft displaying during the weekend including the BBMF, a Meteor and a couple of Tornados but it was only the Vulcan that brought the whole place to a standstill with everyone looking skywards in awe.  At the end of the display she got a massive round of applause which made my eyes go all watery!

[Hedge]

I know the feeling.