Vulcan XH558 to fly again?

[ngatimozart]

Apparently it is technically feasible for Vulcan XH558 flying life to be extended. They are trying to raise £400,000 by October in order to get the work done. Details are at this link: operation2015.org/index.html

[steveh]

Thats good news. I confess that in the back of my mind I rather hoped something like this would happen, lets hope they can pull it off.
Steve.

[corsair5517]

It's certainly something to see in full flight! Beautiful airplane, and I hope it pans out for them though I understood the airframe was time -expired?

[flyjoe180]

Wow, that is good news. That Vulcan keeps going and going, just hope if they can keep it flying for years to come, that the Vulcan's crew can stay airworthy too.

[ngatimozart]

The Vulcan does look real impressive in the sky. I saw one a couple times as a kid in the 1960s when they were here, large and noisy hanging over Gore at low level. Never forgot it and I am pleased that one will still be seen flying again.

[suthg]

Here is an update on the Vulcan posted June 14th on Warbirdsnews.com

Warbirds news on Vulcan XH558

With the wing modifications now made possible, Vulcan to the Sky has started a new campaign to keep the Vulcan flying for another two seasons. Dubbed Operation 2015, the drive is to fund the replacement of the wing panels that will extend the flying life of this historic craft. At this time the Vulcan to the Sky Trust is stating that 2015 will mark the end of this Vulcan’s flying days as many of its irreplaceable components will have aged-out of useful service by then and maintaining the craft to airworthy standards will become impossible, though in all fairness, that’s what they said about 2013; with the rapid advances in technology, what was impossible two years ago is now merely expensive.

Vulcan on first flight after restoration in 2007

Promotional Video for fundraising