This Waddington Airshow will be the last time you will see XM607 close up, as it will be moved to a position outside Hanger 3.
A final resting place has been agreed on site at RAF Waddington, where it will be displayed after the air show in such a way it will be difficult to move XM607 for the annual airshow there after.
By: Arm Waver - 7th June 2004 at 09:44
Isn’t she still a MoD airframe…? If so that is also a major problem.
By: Arm Waver - 7th June 2004 at 09:41
Plus isn’t she still an MoD airframe? If so that will also be a major problem…
By: Vulcan903 - 7th June 2004 at 09:09
I also do agree, but unoffical fundrasing at a charity based events is a mine field in legal terms.
By: trumper - 5th June 2004 at 18:03
MM,the idea is ok,but at Duxford they have a collection “bomb” for the Blenhiem and also a collection for Sally B [i think].Maybe this would dilute funding for these aircraft,just a worry.Everyone has a choice granted.
By: andrewman - 5th June 2004 at 16:53
Thats just what I had in mind RobAnt.
Not sure how much would be donated but every little helps.
By: RobAnt - 4th June 2004 at 22:47
The airshow is a business and grants money to its choosen charities.
True, but nothing to stop a collection – a nearby bucket suitably signed would bring in a few bob for starters.
By: Vulcan903 - 4th June 2004 at 17:22
I have not seen her for a few years but she was had a good lash of paint on her the last time I saw her. I doubt the airshow would pay to paint it. The airshow is a business and grants money to its choosen charities.
I will hopefully see the FS in charge of 607 in a few weeks time, and will ask about its long term care and will get back with a posting later in the month.
By: JDK - 4th June 2004 at 13:05
No point in painting it if you going to leave it outside
I know what you mean, but better to say, ‘if you have to leave it outside, paint it regularly’.
Several a/c have survived bad outside periods thanks to regular painting…
By: DOUGHNUT - 4th June 2004 at 12:01
No point in painting it if you going to leave it outside
DOUGHNUT
By: trumper - 4th June 2004 at 09:47
I’m no expert, but parked outside isn’t safe but a long slow fade away. Look at Duxford’s Victor and others.
Bit sad about this 🙁
🙁 I did’nt think it was THAT long ago it was painted up and rolled out ,but looking at her now,a sad sad sight.
By: andrewman - 4th June 2004 at 09:38
How much would it cost to repaint XM607.
Would they not be able to get donations at this years airshow.
By: Ray Jade - 4th June 2004 at 08:36
I’m no expert, but parked outside isn’t safe but a long slow fade away. Look at Duxford’s Victor and others.
Bit sad about this 🙁
By: Vulcan903 - 4th June 2004 at 07:48
They have no current funding to re paint or restore. 607 has ‘care & maintenance’ only. But she is safe.
By: Manonthefence - 3rd June 2004 at 23:01
Gawd I read the title of this thread and thought she was about to be scrapped.
By: British Canuck - 3rd June 2004 at 16:45
Are they planning any cosmetic restoration/repaint of the Vulcan before it is moved to it’s new location?
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