Avro Vulcan air to air

[DamienB]

Just one for now... others are going into print rather than on the web first.

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558-brunty-080506-3.jpg

For those unaware, she's an Avro Vulcan ex-RAF bomber, the only airworthy example in the world, and pictured taking to the air on her penultimate test flight. More details on the project and how to donate to keep it going into the airshow circuit at www.tvoc.co.uk

[Travisj]

Wow! great shot, can't wait to see some more....

[PhotosGuy]

Good shot. What's the yellow crud in the background?

[CarlEOgden]

Excellent shot! My mates is the web master of tvoc and is a director (was last time I asked!)

Yellow stuff is rape oil seed plants.

Carl.

[Cadwell]

A fantastic shot of a stunning aircraft. I hope I get to see it flying soon. Thanks for posting this.

[kaitanium]

awesome shot

[Birchwood]

Oh wow. I had no idea they actually got it flying! But then the last I heard of it was probably four years ago when they were talking about scrapping the idea from lack of interest and funding. My next door neighbour used to captain one of the V Bombers but I can't remember which one. It was either the Vulcan or the Victor. He went on to pilot 747s for British Airways and he's now retired. Interesting guy. I used to have looong chats with him about planes until I grew out of them and lost interest.

[GSH]

Beautiful :)

I suspect XH558's first Air Show will be rather busy...

[Flashstan]

Very nice, I love the look of delta wing aircraft.

[RCoulter]

HOLY COW!! Awesome picture and it's great to see it flying :)

[KulmanMJ]

That's a nice looking aircraft. Nice shot.

[andrewhuxman]

Thats Awesome , hope it does the airshow circuit here in the states sometime.

[Col_M]

Amazing photo and it's good to see her off the ground :)

The engines look tiny from that angle, you'd almost think they were weedy if you didn't know any better :p

[FatAlbert]

Good shot. What's the yellow crud in the background?

That's a staple crop in the UK at this time of year, Rape which is processed for Rape Seed Oil.

BTW Fantastic, have seen a lot of her from the ground, but that's something special. Got any more?

[Merlin Driver]

Well done, I haven't seen one fly since the early 80's. Thanks for sharing it...

Lynn

[P51Mstg]

Supershot......... What did you shoot it out of?

Mark H

PS: The "yellow crud" thats the English countryside..........

[lkb-28]

Hi Damien;

Excellent capture... I'm looking forward to seeing her on the airshow circuit...

Always was an impressive piece of kit...

Now, if only we can get a Victor back in the air again... and then a Valiant...

Cheers;

Lee

[PhotosGuy]

That's a staple crop in the UK at this time of year, Rape which is processed for Rape Seed Oil. Thanks. I saw that in Cadwell's thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=499198)last night & didn't make the connection.

[FatAlbert]

Thanks. I saw that in Cadwell's thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=499198)last night & didn't make the connection.


I see what you mean, thanks for the link. And yep - It's THAT yellow!:lol:

[Sean921172]

Great shot!!! Can't wait till they get funding to start doing airshows.

[Pete]

Wow... I didn't think those were still flying...

I remember going to an airshow when I was a kid and watching one of those do a vertical climb right above me. The sound shook me to the core. I loved it.

[GSH]

Just thought i'd bump this one with some news..

XH558 has this afternoon received her permit to fly

AND

She has flown to Waddington for this weekend's airshow where the crew have completed the required 3 display tests.

She WILL Display at Waddington this weekend :D

[Mumby]

And I left waddo about an hour before she arrived feling smug that I had bagged one good picture of a Hawk :(

Paul

[DamienB]

Indeed she will display this weekend... so all I can say is get yourself to RAF Waddington this weekend for the airshow. This is the star. That is all.

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558waddo2.jpg

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558607.jpg

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/5586072.jpg

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558waddo1.jpg

A very happy bunch of guys... well done to you all.

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558waddo3.jpg

[FatAlbert]

Excellent Shots Damien, looks like you had great access there! And I will echo the great efforts of all involved in getting this wonderful aircraft back into the air, and ready to display.

I am jealous of all you in the UK who will be able to see her this year as I am stuck here in the USA! But I am looking forward to seeing some great shots.

FA

[PhotosGuy]

One more old bird saved! Great job.

[etaV8R]

So no one got the relevance of my James Bond Thunderball pic? My post was deleted...must have been a foe of 007:evil:

[Jamie Holladay]

Indeed she will display this weekend... so all I can say is get yourself to RAF Waddington this weekend for the airshow. This is the star. That is all.



http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/558607.jpg




Very Nice. I really like this one.

[DigitalSpecialist]

Count me in, I would love to see more pictures and to donate to keep history flying!

[Slimsphotos]

Good shots. I'm incredibly jealous as I can't make it to Waddo, RIAT or Farnbro' due work. Nuts :-)

Chris

[PhotosGuy]

So no one got the relevance of my James Bond Thunderball pic? My post was deleted...must have been a foe of 007 Post a link next time. If I'd done it I would have reminded you, "If you want to show something that you haven't personally shot, just post a link to it as there are © issues?
IMAGE POSTING RULES (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=74718)"

[DamienB]

A few more pics of the Vulcan from this week...

RAF Wyton sunset parade:

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/wyton02.jpg

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/wyton03.jpg

Duxford Airshow:

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/dux080902.jpg

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/public6/dux080907.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Awesome shots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FatAlbert]

Nice set Damien, love the 2 sunset shots.

[Box Brownie]

I am so hoping she makes to Jersey on Thursday the 11th, if the weather stays good at least I will get to her in clear skies not the grey crud at Farnborough :(

Just need to be sure I can get at least one good image of her as I will be FL challenged on this trip :D

PS I really like the silhouette and the Duxford image, well done.

[3Turner]

Those last set of shots are great.....love the 2nd sunset one.

[neilwood32]

Wow - nice shots.

Im hoping to see this amazing bird in flight at RAF Leuchars airshow on Saturday. Hope my pics come out as well as yours did!

[Blue Deuce]

I very seldom use the word "great" in replying to a series of images here or anywhere but it applies to these. It's been a pleasure to view this machine as well as your fine photos.

[Bobster]

great set of shots!

missed my op when it was meant to fly @ our first air show here for 18 years, but someone wouldn't sign it off as airworthy when it was! :( :(