Vulcans last ever flight

[simondjuk]

Nothing official yet but its rumoured to be 18th October this year.  And another rumour is she will be escorted by 9 red planes plus another Avro.  Just to reiterate, these are RUMOURS.

The weekend before, a planned North/South tour is supposed to be happening but they need £75000 in total funding for it, so im asking, if you go and see her flying please donate - even if its only a couple of quid.

I will post more when its confirmed.

[Old Cruser]

Really sad if this does happen, most of us love to see the Vulcan and others flying over. As ever it comes down to money!

[Big Dave 2]

Sadly it's more involved than just money with the Vulcan Pam. I've seen it three times this year, most recently at Rhyl last Saturday and I hope to see it a few times more.

[simondjuk]

Sadly Pam, this year will be the final year and its not all down to just funding.

BigDave, you can always go to Doncaster Airport for take off and landings, im there most weekends.  Seen her at least 8 times in the past couple of months, with more trips planned.  Old Bawtry Road if you're interested.

[Old Cruser]

So then - what are the other reasons for this 

[Fly]

The official website tries to explain things 'how it is' OC 

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/history/eof-q-a.html

[Pete]

Nice find Fly - but a sad read.

[simondjuk]

Very sad day on its final weekend.

But it will still fast-taxi at Doncaster Airport and you can still go and see her in her new home.

[simondjuk]

The final guaranteed date is Sunday 11th.

There may be a couple more but its all weather dependent.

I will be there most of the day so if you want to join me, youre more than welcome.

[Big Dave 2]

I shall be somewhere watching on Saturday and on Sunday though not at Robin Hood Airport. Huge crowds there may jeopardise any future flight and there have been plenty of warnings against going there - I wouldn't want to be one of those responsible for grounding it before it take off for the last time. Saturday's and Sunday's routes are to be published later today and should give plenty of options for viewing.

[simondjuk]

The issue is a minority of people park how and where they want regardless of restrictions and thats how its arisen.  Ive always parked on Old Bawtry Road and if possible on the grass verge.  Every time ive been, theres always been access for people or emergency vehicles to get past.

I believe that last weekend 3 people parked blocking an emergency access gate.  The police asked them to move and when the police went, they parked back there again!

[Old Cruser]

I shall be somewhere watching on Saturday and on Sunday though not at Robin Hood Airport. Huge crowds there may jeopardise any future flight and there have been plenty of warnings against going there - I wouldn't want to be one of those responsible for grounding it before it take off for the last time. Saturday's and Sunday's routes are to be published later today and should give plenty of options for viewing.

Would you be able to post us a link to the routes please Dave?

[Big Dave 2]

Provisional routes have been released Pam, but the finalised routes are due later today. As soon as I have a link to them I'll post it here. The northern route is to be flown on Saturday, the southern on Sunday.

[Big Dave 2]

Just been advised the routes have been delayed 24 hours until this time (6pm) tomorrow.

[Fly]

Request from the Vulcan team.

The roads, villages and availability of parking around the perimeter of Robin Hood airport are very restricted. As the final few flights approach, we must warn you that the chances of seeing XH558 take-off and land will be slim. There are no plans for any displays or repeated circuits over the airfield and the aircraft will come straight-in to land on her return.

The police and emergency services, local authority and the airport are very much aware of growing issues. There is great risk of severe restrictions being imposed on our flight operations if matters persist. We do need to minimise the risk of enforced flight cancellations on the grounds of public safety.


We would request all our supporters try to view XH558 from another vantage point along the tour routes this weekend. PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL TO DONCASTER.

We would all obviously appreciate your co-operation on this matter. Thank you.