Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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An important day in XL388's life...

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JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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Big things happened at SYAM this weekend. The panelwork needed on XL388 ha snow been completed and for the first time in over 30 years, '388 has no holes in her skin! We still have a lot of work to do, but just having all of the holes repaneled makes a huge difference and the teams spirits have lifted remarkably since hearing that there is no more riveting to be done! Check out the album in the link below and if you haven't already, check out and give the facebook page a 'like'!

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JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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Another big milestone for the team, the first part of the new coat of paint has been applied to the cockpit of '388. We have started with the rear bulkhead, and will bring photos of the rear bulkhead when completed shortly.

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JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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A hugely momentous occasion for all involved with the restoration of XL388! We have moved the cockpit onto its new, purpose built stand which greatly improves access to the inside and will allow us to step up a gear with the rest of the jobs we have to do.

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JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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A fundraising campaign has been launched to help support the restoration of XL388. If you would be able to consider a donation, please visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Vulcan-XL388 Anything that you can donate will go a long way towards helping theproject.

Thanks in advance.

JetMan
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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Been a long time since this thread was updated, but here we are!

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XR219
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Re: Vulcan XL388 restoration thread

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Superb work chaps!
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