very sad news but alas it is true, shes currently being stripped of all usable spares for the “active” Vulcans and once this process is complete she’ll face the scrapman, officially the reason for her scrapping is that she’s no longer structurally sound.
it seems we are going to lose 2 Vulcans in 1 year
By: andyxh558 - 11th November 2006 at 12:42
it could even help xh558 by smelting down the metal and making little vulcan models to sell, I would buy one,
GOD WHAT AM I SAYING!………
rip 603
By: Jon H - 11th November 2006 at 11:59
Oh what a shame….. 🙁
Looks like not even the nose will be saved then??
By: David Burke - 8th November 2006 at 10:30
Arthur – I think the reason it’s being reiterated is because it’s actually now happening as opposed to August when it was notified that it would be happening. On a historic aircraft forum it’s more than likely that the subject of a Vulcan being scrapped will be discussed and the fact that two are dying within the space of a year will hopefully concentrate minds on the long term future of the breed
By: J31/32 - 8th November 2006 at 10:13
Welcome and thanks Arthur.
By: Arthur Pewtey - 8th November 2006 at 10:09
This is old news so I don’t why it is being reiterated. The offical company word released in August was as follows:-
From a health and safety perspective the Vulcan XM603 at Woodford is not structurally sound, and the group of Vulcan volunteers, for whom we have a duty of care, are therefore no longer allowed to access it. Arrangements will be made for the aircraft to be dismantled and removed
I believe the aircraft is not in as good condition as the many seem to think. The story I heard ( and it is only what I heard in passing) is that the state of the aircraft wiring and the fact that some fuel was kept in the tanks meant that it was an accident waiting to happen.
I am told also the problem with the nosewheel means the aircraft cannot even be moved.
BAE Systems is not a charity and has given as much support as it can but the company obviously thinks the best way to support Vulcans in general is give up XM603 as spares to support other Vulcan projects.
The company has done a great deal to support various aircraft projects, (Anson G-AHKX, the RJX at EGCC, the new hangar at Duxford etc and until recently the support to XM603) so I don’t think it can accused of not looking after it’s heritage.
Modern health and safety rules are a way of life and if something happened to anyone while working on the aircraft then we would all be quick to condemn the management for allowing such a thing to happen. In the modern litigious society the company doesn’t want to take that chance.
The aircraft is still on the airfield so if you want photos from off-site then be quick.
JT
By: J31/32 - 8th November 2006 at 08:56
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=61436
This thread gives details of ‘confirmation’
sighs……….
I’ve provided contact details.
Instead of conjecture why not ring them up?
By: Dave T - 8th November 2006 at 08:36
very sad news but alas it is true, shes currently being stripped of all usable spares….
Perhaps not quite so [quote] “confirmed” ?
See here……..
http://forum.planetalk.net/viewtopic.php?t=2716
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By: XL391 - 8th November 2006 at 08:04
There is nothing wrong with her structure. A bent elevon and inactive nose wheel steering. What a danger she must be then… Beaureaucratic nonsense. If you challenge them, they’ll say it’s to help 558….
By: Mr Angry - 7th November 2006 at 19:34
Well when I win Euromillions on friday I know where my first bit of cash is going 😉 , shame though she is a stunning example.
By: David Burke - 7th November 2006 at 18:40
MJR- When she was flown in Woodford it was a very active airfield with a strong manufacturing base. She is now a shadow of her former self and hence the board of BAe Systems look at what assets they have and Woodford is very attractive building land. Sad economics – simply ‘right aircraft -wrong place’
By: mjr - 7th November 2006 at 18:06
What a terrible shame, is she really structurally unsound, or is this just a catalyst to get on with scrapping?
By: J31/32 - 7th November 2006 at 16:52
website and contact details-avro heritage
There have been plenty of threads on this recently, a quick search would reveal more.
J man
By: Bruce - 7th November 2006 at 16:27
Hatfield all over again. If the rumours are true, and Woodford is likely to be sold for development, the last thing they want on site is a Vulcan. Sad, but inevitable.
Bruce
By: FMK.6JOHN - 7th November 2006 at 16:15
What has happened to the Avro Heritage Centre that is there, IIRC it had a lot of rare and unique items, it would be ashame if they were lost or destroyed.
John.
By: Peter - 7th November 2006 at 15:20
If anyone can get pics I would like to see them. My hear truly goes out to the vets that worked bloody hard to achieve her engine runs before technical problems and lack of funds put an end to them.
By: J31/32 - 7th November 2006 at 15:09
A sad end to the efforts of many retired ex-workers. I feel for them. To take it from a falklands spares source to static runner with VERY limited time and resources outside is a superb achievement.
I presume the cockpit will be stripped of all instruments etc to assist in other projects?
The a/c is visible from side roads around Wfd for those who want to catch its last moments.
J man
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