Two high speed Avro Vulcan XM655 runs at approx 12:00 & 15:00 Rolls Royce Spitfire PRXIX display at 14:00 Avro Vulcan XH558 short display at 16:45 BBMF flypast - Withdrawn Static Aircraft - Auster - AT-6 Texan - YAK 52 Pleasure flights - DH Rapide - Classic Air Force Demo flights - Bell 47 - Heli Air - Robinson R66 - Heli Air Emergency vehicles display Military Vehicles Classic Cars Motorbikes Ground Displays
I'm tempted to go to this, it's only about an hour away. Looking on trusty old Google maps, I presume they use 36/18 for the fast taxi, with the crowdline on the east side?
Also, are the two taxi runs both at the same time or split a few hours apart...?
If so I think that calls for one inside and one at the 18 end on the road.
Its my local aviation event, but Ive only managed to go twice over the years. Anyway the routine appears to be similar each year, the two runs a few hours apart, c 11.30-12.00 & 14.30-15.00 if I remember rightly, the first is tamer/slower/less power than the second and is maybe a shakedown run to check all is ok (not sure if they lift the nose on the first run, but they do on the second). The runway used is 18/36 (and both times Ive been the runs have been down 18, not sure if thats always the case). Public enter through the industrial estate area on the eastern side and that is where public area is, north of the cross runway which is used to park the Vulcan on and any other static stuff. You can view from the road at the 18 end, though heat haze is a problem.
Image has since been updated on the site, now showing a BBMF flypast (given the Lancaster troubles) and a full display by the Rolls Royce Spitfire PRXIX.
I have been to one of these in the past and it was good to see it at least taxi and get a feel for how powerful she is. What is good afterwards is that you were allowed to look around the outside close up , and they opened the bomb flaps I seem to recall.
Has anybody been to any of the Vulcan flypasts at Wellesbourne ? Id love to go to one , but wonder how busy it would be for just a flypast ? Thanks.
There was a XH558 flypast at the Wings & Wheels in 2009 and it was fairly busy. Since the event is held on the market side there would be plenty of room, on the fence line it's normally 2-4 people deep when the Vulcan is taxing along the majority of the fence line however near the intersection of the 05/23 and 18/36 runways it's normally more packed for the taxi runs. There is normally a fair few cars on the western side in the Heli Air and Take Flight compounds and near the Bravo Taxiway gate.
As well as the aforementioned events, XH558 will be displaying (according to the website) at Wellesbourne on Sunday, on its way to Weston. Also, a CAF Rapide will be in attendance offering pleasure flights.
Hoping to go tomorrow, though its a shame that the Vulcan flies so late.
Hope weather is better than currently now as its raining and very low cloud.
Shame the Battle of Britain flypast cancelled.
We have been a couple of years ago and its nice to see the Vulcan taxi, but those not been before dont expect it to be a full Airshow kind of afternoon out.
Wellesbourne was brilliant, I agree. However, I would really love to see Vulcans XH588 & XM655 togther on the same runaway for a photo shoot which would be priceless! A slow taxi down the runway by both Vulcan's would be magical, seeing these sisters together I must say but putting aside for the momemnt the logistics of such a rendezvous, with time ticking away for XH588 flying time remaining in the airframe a trip down to Wellesbourne probably won't happen. These two wonderful Vulcan's really do need to meet up!!
not_the_dj wrote:Brilliant day yesterday. The Spitfire was wonderful, and of course the two Vulcan's togther, a fantastic sight.
Superb value for money as well.
I agree with you, the Spitfire was the best I've seen from a spit, partly because it was so close unlike Fairford, but the sound was incredible. Short Vulcan display but made more impact than other times I've seen it. Really good day out and whole family enjoyed it.
RinkyDinky wrote:Wellesbourne was brilliant, I agree. However, I would really love to see Vulcans XH588 & XM655 togther on the same runaway for a photo shoot which would be priceless! A slow taxi down the runway by both Vulcan's would be magical, seeing these sisters together I must say but putting aside for the momemnt the logistics of such a rendezvous, with time ticking away for XH588 flying time remaining in the airframe a trip down to Wellesbourne probably won't happen. These two wonderful Vulcan's really do need to meet up!!
I may be wrong but I don't think it's possible for a Vulcan to take off once it has landed at Wellesbourne or else much more could be done to rescue XM655 if Wellesbourne does become a housing estate
If life gives you melons then you're probably dyslexic
Unfortunately we didnt get to see the Spitfire as didnt get there till about 2:40. The Vulcan on the runway was so loud - we were holding our ears at one point . It seemed to be louder than the actual flyover. Loved the car alarms going off as the Vulcan flew over. I did do some recording on my new camera , but maybe not good enough to post on here. But happy to if anybody wants it
The weather was good as well, and we were so lucky it flew over as opposed to Bicester.
