landyandy Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 its sadly now confirmed 2013 will be the last display season for the old girl http://www.vulcantothesky.org/uploads/documents/EoFA4-FAQ-Web.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 That's a real shame. I hope they put her through her paces for her last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Guess they had to make that call. Engine availability alone says it all. Must have been very difficult for them to arrive at their decision. Looking through the info on that link it makes you realise how finely the original design was tuned to get the performance - no room for built-in extra strength or fatigue margins, special size tyres instead of using the nearest commercially available one etc etc. All in all a total 'active preservation' nightmare! Good on them for getting it airworthy in the first place and then keeping it going for 5 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 They have a excelent f/b page, well worth liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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