It is a crime that 558 is going to have to be dismantled for the move, it will never be the same again. Emails from the trust say it won't be able to run its engines, not clear whether that is due to constraints where it is going or damage caused by dismantling and re-assembly. Such a shame, 558 will go from being in the best condition (it flew 7 years ago!) to the worst of the three currently running Vulcans. Please look after XL426, we need her more than ever.
Excellent update! My doesnt she look happy being indoors! All the best for the winter work lads!
Thanks mate, I joined up during the Cold War and that big tin triangle used to make one stand in awe. Once saw a scramble from Scampton.. WOW!!!
It is a crime that 558 is going to have to be dismantled for the move, it will never be the same again. Emails from the trust say it won't be able to run its engines, not clear whether that is due to constraints where it is going or damage caused by dismantling and re-assembly. Such a shame, 558 will go from being in the best condition (it flew 7 years ago!) to the worst of the three currently running Vulcans. Please look after XL426, we need her more than ever.
Would the ceiling support a crane in the ceiling to make things easier
I just found this site,why do all this maintenance if the aircraft is being restored for static display?