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Trip to see the Avro Vulcan! - Event Date: 14 Dec 2013 |
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Chris_B3S
Club Member Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: Milton Keynes Status: Offline Points: 32 |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2013 at 9:14pm |
The Vulcan is a remarkable example of British engineering at its best. The prototype flew just eleven years after the first flight of its predecessor the Avro Lancaster, but it’s performance was in another world. Innovations included electrically-powered flying controls and a speed and agility that was so close to a jet fighter’s that it was given a fighter-style control column in place of the traditional bomber pilot’s yoke. These were the days when the car industry and the aircraft industry were still close, so she uses the pioneering Maxaret anti-lock braking system also seen on the Jensen FF and her emergency power unit is a small jet turbine similar to those used in Rover’s JET experimental cars. Success as a Cold War peacekeeper meant that the Vulcans may have flown their entire service life without ever entering combat if it hadn’t been for the Falklands Conflict in 1982. During a marathon 8,000 mile flight supported by eleven Victor tankers, Squadron Leader Martin Withers and his crew released the bombs over Port Stanley Airport that prevented Argentina operating its Mirage III fighters from the island and initiated the campaign that recaptured the Falklands. Two years later, the last Vulcans were withdrawn from service. Martin – who is also passionate about fast cars - earned a Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in this action and is now XH558’s chief pilot. You’ll see items from his private collection of Falklands memorabilia on display in the hangar. I'm extremely thankful to the Vulcan to the Sky Trust for organising this meet for us, which I'm hoping will make a significant contribution to the costs of operating the last flying example of Britain’s amazing V-Force aircraft. All profits from the event, including tickets and food, will go directly to the charity to help them get XH558 into the air for the 2014 and 2015 seasons, something close to many of our hearts. The itinerary for this very special day comprises: 10:00 – 11:00 – Arrival and parking in the hangar car park. Bacon sandwiches, tea / coffee / soft drinks served inside the hangar with time to wander around the aircraft and displays 11:00 – 12:00 – guided tour of XH558 with one of the Trust’s specialist guides 12:00 – 14:00 – More time to wander around the cars and the aircraft, meet members of the Vulcan team, explore the displays of Vulcan history (including some fascinating Falklands War items from the pilot’s private collections) and view and buy merchandise 14:00 – Event closes Due to the restrictions set by the airport, and hangar capacity, this meet is only open to a maximum of 70 cars and 140 people. Normally we would ask you to add names to a list to reserve a space, but for this meet we need you to sign up directly on the XH558 page where a payment (along with some personal details) are required to secure your place on a first come, first served basis. Charges are £25 per car and driver, plus £15 per passenger Booking Process: - either E-Mail me at chris.birkett@hotmail.co.uk or phone/text me on 07823 441614 for the unique promotional code (this ensures its only open to our members) - click on the following link: https:// - Choose December 14th from the calendar (you'll notice that it shows its for BMW Car Club (GB) members only - Hit the 'Book Now' button - Choose the number of tickets you require - Enter other details as required including your Club membership number and promotional code where prompted - Pay by various methods - Enjoy the visit! All profits raised from this visit will be used to support XH558 during the 2014 display season – the flying calendar is still being negotiated with airshow organisers and will be updated here as new events are agreed. I'm very excited about this extraordinary meet and look forward to meeting 140 of you on the day. Places for cars are strictly limited to 70. Thanks again to everyone who was involved in making this happen. Note: When applying be aware you will need to advise any change in details of car or passengers by no later than the morning of Monday 9th December on 0845 5046 558 (office hours) quoting BMW Car Club (GB) Event. Failure to do so will result in refusal of admission to anyone or any vehicle not on the final event manifest. For security reasons, there are no exemptions to this rule. |
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Chris
2000 Alpina E46 B3 3.3 Saloon 1998 Alpina E36 B3 3.2 Coupe 2008 Alpina E90 B3 Bi-Turbo Saloon 2003 Alpina E46 B3S Cab SOLD |
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