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The Vulcan (Aircraft,not Spock ! ).

barryt007barryt007
edited June 2014 in General Discussion Posts: 19,339
This is a lovely picture of a Vulcan XH558,which is going to be flying at the RAF Waddington International Air Show on 5th and 6th Jul:

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Any more images or comments on this iconic aircraft,of course it has been heavily linked with Bond thanks to Thunderball,then post them in here.

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  • jobojobo
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    I hope it won't be armed with atomic weapons... ;)
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,585
    Cool! For anyone fortunate enough to see it in the flesh this July, have fun, and get some pics!
  • jobojobo
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    And watch out for French pilots with Italian accents...
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Not forgetting a man with an eye-patch who thrusts his ring (er,the one on his finger) into your face he he.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 8,266
    barryt007 wrote:
    Not forgetting a man with an eye-patch who thrusts his ring (er,the one on his finger) into your face he he.
    'you try to put the evil eye on me eh? We've got a way to deal with that where i come from..'

    Anyway, you can't buy it anymore. Would've been quite cool for a Bond-collection:
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11/01/vulcan_for_sale/

  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    It's a wonderful sight to see this bird still flying I went to Weston Super Mare last weekend to see the Vulcan in the air display .
  • jobojobo
    edited June 2014 Posts: 7,507
    barryt007 wrote:
    Not forgetting a man with an eye-patch who thrusts his ring (er,the one on his finger) into your face he he.

    Meanwhile I'll take care of the busty redhead! ;)
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Mrcoggins wrote:
    It's a wonderful sight to see this bird still flying I went to Weston Super Mare last weekend to see the Vulcan in the air display .

    Did you get any photos of it that you could post on here ?

  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    edited June 2014 Posts: 3,144
    http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=vulcan weston air show 2014&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CCMQFjAD&url=http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2014/vulcan-at-weston-air-day-22-06-14.php&ei=RWisU7OqI-uh7AaH84CQBQ&usg=AFQjCNF11SgPkGl73F7SMVYDr4cofGf7ew&bvm=bv.69837884,d.ZGU

    Not my pictures but it will show you what it looks like. Also it's up on YouTube .

    If by any chance you are Argentinian best you look away now !!.
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
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    Thanks for the share @Mrcoggins. :-bd
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    barryt007 wrote:
    This is a lovely picture of a Vulcan XH558,which is going to be flying at the RAF Waddington International Air Show on 5th and 6th Jul:

    Bq-gnbbCUAAO2Se.jpg:large

    Any more images or comments on this iconic aircraft,of course it has been heavily linked with Bond thanks to Thunderball,then post them in here.

    What an awesome sight and piece of military kit!
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Thanks for the video @Mrcoggins ,it really is a beautiful aircraft that served my country so well.
    I'm very proud of it and i'm glad it's being recognised and appreciated. =D> ^:)^
  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    barryt007 wrote:
    Thanks for the video @Mrcoggins ,it really is a beautiful aircraft that served my country so well.
    I'm very proud of it and i'm glad it's being recognised and appreciated. =D> ^:)^

    I'm glad you approve barryt007.
    You should of seen the mess you can make of an airstrip with one of those !
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Thanks for the photos and links, @Mrcoggins.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 8,266
    Indeed, she's a beaut! Wish I could see her fly someday somewhere!
  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    For the story behind the Vulcan Google is most useful try Vulcan To The Sky's and read all about it enjoy.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,281
    Mrcoggins wrote:
    For the story behind the Vulcan Google is most useful try Vulcan To The Sky's and read all about it enjoy.

    Thanks again, a most interesting aircraft there.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    It was used to great effect alongside the Harrier Jump Jet during the Falklands War with the Argies in 1982 as well:

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  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    Having been to the Falklands and seen the air strip I can vouch for the mess.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 8,266
    An impressive mission with mixed military results. But as daring as they can get!

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