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« Reply #30 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 11:49:45 » |
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Another interesting fact, in the event of an emergency the pilot and co-pilot had ejector seats, the 5 others sat underneath the pilots (navigator, ordinance chap etc) had a small hatch to climb through one at a time. One of the first test flights crashed, the pilot and co-pilot ejected, the others didn't get out in time.  |
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« Reply #31 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 12:20:45 » |
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Indeed, and if the undercarriage was down at time of egress you were fucked even if you did get out the hatch/chute.
They were doing tours around the outside of '558 on Saturday. Couldn't resist, I'm amazed anyone could get out in an emergency other than the pilots. But they have done!
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« Reply #32 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 19:33:18 » |
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Sundays Vulan takeoff. A bit more aggressive than Saturday 
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« Reply #33 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 20:45:48 » |
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Sundays Vulan takeoff. A bit more aggressive than Saturday
That is bloody impressive! |
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« Reply #34 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 21:46:40 » |
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jesus wept...on saturday he took off and just buggered off straight and then came back for a few fly pasts 20 minutes later
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This is the water.
And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
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« Reply #35 on: Monday, July 20, 2009, 23:13:58 » |
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what ever floats your boat I suppose,to me that looks like a lot of wet people staring at a plane in a muddy field.
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« Reply #36 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 01:22:56 » |
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That clip brings a lump to the throat it does.
Silly, silly yeovil.
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« Reply #37 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 06:30:50 » |
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jesus wept...on saturday he took off and just buggered off straight and then came back for a few fly pasts 20 minutes later
I know, but at least we were dry. Would love to see the full on Vulcan display of old. The touch and go (straight up) is the thing people remember most for the noise. Last Vulcan fact: In the early days test pilot Roly Falk showed it is possible to roll a Vulcan.
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« Reply #38 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 07:47:14 » |
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what ever floats your boat I suppose,to me that looks like a lot of wet people staring at a plane in a muddy field.
quote of the thread, totally agree, are you all mental? |
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« Reply #39 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 09:14:16 » |
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You have to see it to understand. The same as live football vs Televised football.
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« Reply #40 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 09:59:29 » |
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what ever floats your boat I suppose,to me that looks like a lot of wet people staring at a plane in a muddy field.
As an air traffic controller though I suppose you've seen it all before anyway. |
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« Reply #41 on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 18:05:05 » |
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As an air traffic controller though I suppose you've seen it all before anyway.
Probably poncing about in a nice warm tower, feet on the desk, drinking tea and browsing the internet. |
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« Reply #42 on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 15:02:54 » |
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Pretty unique seeing the Vulcan & B52 flying together as well
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« Reply #43 on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 15:15:38 » |
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I know that I have said it before, but from my Nan's back garden I could see all sorts. If I knew better at the time I could sell tickets.
Even if such a majestic beast as the Vulcan is not enough to float one's boat, then the low drone of a lone Lancaster flanked by some hurricanes and a Spit or two would surely be a stunning and emotional sight.............
Or is it just a geek thing?
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