Avro Vulcan

A few images from this event, must say never had lunch under a Vulcan before.



And the ARG table.

Cracking last picture...you can see the access door...that yours truly resprayed and put the bang seat marking on...and as for lunch,i've had "lunch" inside her

Looks like the final flight for this season is taking place on Sunday, details here is anyone is in the area:
www.vulcantotheskystore.co.uk/category/5..._Sun_16th_Oct,i.html

Here are some photos I took of the resident Vulcan (XL426) on 13 August 2006 when the guest pilot for the day was Iron Maiden front-man Bruce Dickinson.

It seems that the Vulcan rejected a take off due engine problems - FOD according to some sources.
Any news beyond the statement on the VTTS website?

Just arrived in my inbox -

The technical team spent yesterday (Tuesday) investigating the engine damage on XH558, to determine its cause and to start assessing the timescale and cost of rectification.

We have already established that both engines No.1 and No.2 on the port side are sadly beyond repair, both having suffered blade damage and the effect of excessive heat.

The primary cause of the damage has been determined to be ingestion of silica gel desiccant bags. The most likely sequence of events was that material was ingested by No.1 engine, which surged and suffered LP compressor blade failure. Debris was then sucked into No. 2 which then also failed.

All relevant agencies and technical authorities have been informed. "We have been greatly reassured by the support from industry colleagues, and would like to thank all those who have offered help," said engineering director Andrew Edmondson.

We would also like to place on record our thanks to all at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield for their swift and professional reaction on Monday, whilst also apologising to those affected by delays or diversions.

In accordance with normal procedures, a formal investigation into the incident has been opened, chaired by the Chairman of the Trust's Safety Review Committee.

The technical inspection has so far showed that no airframe damage was sustained, with damage being limited to the engines. The next step is to replace the damaged engines with two from the Trust's remaining stock. Timescales for a return to flight are not yet clear – we will of course update the web site with progress and give details in the e-newsletters each week.

"We are deeply sorry that this incident has happened, and at this time in 2012. The additional unplanned costs are clearly very worrying as resources are, as ever very tight" said the charity's chief executive, Dr. Robert Pleming. "We are actively working on a plan to recover our Jubilee season schedule and we will share this with you as soon as practical via the newsletter, Facebook page, Twitter feed and the web site."

With many thanks to all for continuing to support Vulcan XH558.

Silica gel desiccant bags? Where on earth did they come from?

I really hope it wasn't the fault of one of '558's engineers. Mind you, Silican Gel dessiccant bags seem a strange thing to be lying around on the end of the runway if it was a FOD issue.

It was the FOD thing that made me wonder, so the question is how do they get from a structural void into an engine? The routes should be closed off. Also I assume we are talking about quite large bags rather than the thumbnail size things that I find in various items that I buy!

Looking on the other sad forums...looks like they have been placing large bags of silica gel in the intakes to prevent corrosion,but no warning flag etc and in the ensuing schoolboy error...!!!!!