Interesting to watch this dialogue from the other side of the world. There are two distinctive tones to this subject matter. One is from those with a dream to succeed against seemingly impossible odds. The other is from a well-oiled knocking machine. I know which camp I’d take more pleasure from joining.
It is incredibly easy to lay the boot in and kick the dog when he’s down. But people who inhabit that world rarely have any worthwhile contribution to make to anything. The tone of some of the comments is sickly, sad and unhelpfully negative.

I’m sure there are many things that could have been done differently along the way. The fact is, the team actually managed to get this aircraft back in the air and inspire a new generation and rekindle some magic with an older one. I take my hat off to them.

If you are a disgruntled supporter who has contributed, why not settle for the satisfaction that you have assisted a project to flight status against humongous odds and leave it there.

Then leave the others to get on with the job. If they manage to pull off any flying in this important 50th anniversary year it will indeed be a miracle. Then again, with this project miracles have already happened.

What the Vulcan can do with right now is lots of positive and nil negative comment.

On my one and only visit to the UK, back in 2007, we stumbled upon Metheringham and noticed activity on the JP. That’s a wonderful achievement to arrive at the stage you’re at now! Well done ! It was a very sunny, quiet Sunday afternoon the day we were there and whilst inspecting the museum, became aware of the sound of a multiple Merlin symphony. Went outside and was treated to the surreal sight of the BBMF Lancaster flying directly overhead. A memory which will certainly endure.

But again, take a bow for your persistent efforts 🙂

Provost Identity

Yep, . . it is indeed UB 232, confirmed to me today by the previous owner.:)