Avro vulcan survivors best to worst?

To drop bombs on people?

If it can’t fly it’s not going to be a great bomber 😀

To drop bombs on people?

If it can’t fly it’s not going to be a great bomber 😀

When XH558s flying career is over, I will no doubt agree with you. However, what can be a better representative of a type than one that can display any aeroplanes primary function?

To drop bombs on people?

When XH558s flying career is over, I will no doubt agree with you. However, what can be a better representative of a type than one that can display any aeroplanes primary function?

To drop bombs on people?

In my view XL318 should be at the top of the list. XH558 has been modified significantly for its civilian flying life, so is no longer representative of an in-service aircraft. XL318 went straight from RAF service to indoor display, the remainder have spent time outside, with inevitable deterioration. This means that ‘318 is the benchmark example for future generations to refer to, as the only Vulcan preserved indoors straight from service, in her original service paint (just look at how much store is set by original, unmolested Spitfires these days for confirmation of how important this is)

When XH558s flying career is over, I will no doubt agree with you. However, what can be a better representative of a type than one that can display any aeroplanes primary function?

In my view XL318 should be at the top of the list. XH558 has been modified significantly for its civilian flying life, so is no longer representative of an in-service aircraft. XL318 went straight from RAF service to indoor display, the remainder have spent time outside, with inevitable deterioration. This means that ‘318 is the benchmark example for future generations to refer to, as the only Vulcan preserved indoors straight from service, in her original service paint (just look at how much store is set by original, unmolested Spitfires these days for confirmation of how important this is)

When XH558s flying career is over, I will no doubt agree with you. However, what can be a better representative of a type than one that can display any aeroplanes primary function?

I believe that David may have been referring to my post about it not being on the NAHR.

I hadn’t thought about it not being with a formal group, having checked it wasn’t listed in the September 2001 edition either! 😮

That said who know what the future might hold!

I believe that David may have been referring to my post about it not being on the NAHR.

I hadn’t thought about it not being with a formal group, having checked it wasn’t listed in the September 2001 edition either! 😮

That said who know what the future might hold!

David, XM607 is listed there…

David, XM607 is listed there…

😮 Phew ….. I’ve just checked and he’s safely back in the platform!

His fall arrest harness worked perfectly!! 😉

😮 Phew ….. I’ve just checked and he’s safely back in the platform!

His fall arrest harness worked perfectly!! 😉

Pleased to report work ongoing on XM594! 🙂

”The museum’s Restoration Manager is pictured undertaking repainting work on the tail of Vulcan XM594”

Has he fallen off?

I guess XM607 isnt listed because its not preserved as such with a museum or preservation group

318 was dismantled and roaded into Hendon – as a result, she has not been re-connected electrically or mechanical systems. She LOOKS good, but is not complete. The one at Cosford is better.

XJ824, XL318 and XM598 were all listed as National Benchmark airframes in the 2010 National Aviation Heritage Register.

The remainder were spread over the Significant and Noteworthy categories – for some reason XM607 doesn’t appear to be listed! :confused:

In my view XL318 should be at the top of the list. XH558 has been modified significantly for its civilian flying life, so is no longer representative of an in-service aircraft. XL318 went straight from RAF service to indoor display, the remainder have spent time outside, with inevitable deterioration. This means that ‘318 is the benchmark example for future generations to refer to, as the only Vulcan preserved indoors straight from service, in her original service paint (just look at how much store is set by original, unmolested Spitfires these days for confirmation of how important this is)

XM607 – It is my understanding that this example is receiving some t.l.c. and some external support for the work; I will try to seek formal confirmation about the extent of this work! 🙂

Can anyone shed any further light onto the two main examples in the US??

Update!!

OK I iwll try and update the list here . Any help with this re info on the sirvivors etc is appreciated!

XH558 Back where she belongs and the last of her breed to fly… ever!

XM655 Beautifully maintained in taxiiable condition

XL426 Currently having extensive repairs and restoration/repaint in order she can resume fast taxiiable status once more.

XM594 Undergoing repair and repaint.Newark do a wonderful job with her open days and running her apu etc

XM598 Looking very tidy in her new paint and also now indoors

XM597 one of the smartest looking vulcans on outdoor display

XL318 Hendons resident vulcan one of the first indoors

XM573 another vulcan indoors restoration to follow?

XJ824 In overall excellent shape

XJ823 another vulcan lovingly cared for and recieving a repaint and some work to make her electrically live again??

XM575 Lovingly looked after and opened up regularly

XL360 recent repaint

XL319 Undergoing anti corrosion repairs and repainting with ongoing repairs to her tail after the aborted nose up lift off last winter.

XM612 looked after and kept live somewhat Currently being repainted.

XM607 Famous falklands survivor shame she is outdoors and gutted

XL361 Lots of questions surrounding this one and her future?

XM605 Oh the possibilities she could be made taxiable?

XM606 In need of some care and attention

XM603 RIP 2007!