Duxford would not scrap 824, if 558 went there. Duxford has a different view on long term restoration unlike say Cosford.
Bruce – 15 years is the life of the project, but this could change upon the amount of usage per year and if sponsorship could be found throughout the 15 year term.
TVOC will manage all of that.
I have spoken to a member of the steering committee that advised TVOC, and at the time (3 years ago) it was confirmed that there was no objection by the CAA to change the display format when in civil hands. But what TVOC will have to decide is based on equipment life. EG. If performing a ‘roller’ at airshows over a summer period of say 26 weeks, that could be 52 + rollers that would add wear and tear to main wheel units. Indeed landings away from home would add wear and tear on the aircraft,so it might perform at the airshow then go home. And Finningley is NOT currently on the cards.
The first year at least of operational use will be based at Bruntingthorpe, which will then be reviewed.
LATEST PROJECT UPDATE:
To our partners, supporters and friends –
We are now a matter of a few weeks away from the December HLF Trustees meeting, at which our grant application will be tabled for decision.
We know that we have submitted a strong case, demonstrating real value-for-money over many years, with a very substantial breadth and depth of support; the HLF have been complimentary about the quality of our application.
We know that we are asking the HLF Trustees to make an exception to their current policy of not normally funding the restoration of aircraft to flight, however we also know that we have proved that our situation is unique, and will not establish a precedent.
Vulcan To the Sky still has some way to go to reach our “Partnership Funding” target of £500,000, to prove to the HLF the continuing strength of public support. We are now asking all of our supporters and friends to make a further monetary pledge (which will only be redeemed when the HLF say “Yes”), and importantly to ask their friends and colleagues to do the same.
Pledges on the attached form should be addressed to: Vulcan To the Sky – Save Our Heritage, FREEPOST, PO Box 3240, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4ZZ.
You may also make pledges by phone, on 0800 0832022, or by email to [email]vulcantothesky@aol.com[/email] ,providing your (or your friend’s or colleague’s) name and address, and the amount pledged.
Please would you now circulate this email to your own distribution list?
The Vulcan To the Sky Programme remains viable: the project to return Avro Vulcan XH558 to flight remains feasible from a technical and regulatory perspective; the aircraft and other assets are secure; the required information, spares and other non-financial resources are available; the support from BAE Systems, Marshall Aerospace, all the other OEMs and supporting companies remains solid; and support from the public, aviation heritage and the media is as strong as ever. Funding remains the sole constraint to moving forward.
The award of an HLF Heritage Grant is now the only chance to reach our goal. XH558 will be scrapped if no HLF grant is awarded.
Now is the time to reply to this email, and promise that further contribution in support of Avro Vulcan XH558.
Many thanks for your continuing support and commitment; please email or call me if you have any questions.
Robert Pleming
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