jerry.ice Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Came accross this article on another site. After seeing and feeling the victor at Elvington do a fast taxi run this must have been quite a site, though the crew probably have another memory of the day! Read in one of the aviation mags that the event organisers asked people not to publish any pics of the incident, like that was going to happen! Victor takes to the air again... kinda During the Cold War Jets Open Day at Bruntingthorpe Handley Page Victor, XM715 accidentally became airborne for a few brief moments during a high speed taxi run. The former Cold War Warrior is not on the civil aviation register so technically this is illegal however the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is not intending to investigate. Its not known why the Victor took off or if the aircraft was damaged in any way. What a wonderful sight it would be to see the aircraft airborne again, properly, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Noticed that its not been investigated....yet, but i would of thought the self important H&S brigade will have a field day, the implications of a big jet out of control isnt going to help aviation enthusiasts that ground run aircraft. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie370 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I followed the recriminations to this event on Pprune, and a couple of other aviation forums. If you look, you'll see that the pilot concerned has contributed his perspective. I just hope that this inadvertant event won't prevent future fast taxi runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Surley part of the planning for a high speed taxi would take into account the aircraft might lift for a few feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Excellent PR for their event for next year though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 There's one later this year. As posted elsewhere, I saw the inadvertent flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Beautiful sight, even if it was an accident. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agripper Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I would love to see the Victor and Vulcan flying together but sadly dont think this will ever happen. Has any video of this come onto youtube yet? It's also true that given any chance the pc h&s lot will do there best to spoil any activity they either dont like or understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Totaly agree, would be great to see one flying for real again, however with all the ups and downs involved with getting the Vulcan to that stage and its ongoing funding issues I can`t see it happening soon if ever. Also hope this doesn`t stop other fast taxi runs as have seen both the Victor and Buccaneer perform these at Elvington. Going back to the Vulcan, it was great to see it flying last year at Southport Air Show. I last saw one flying at Cosford air show in about `87 when it stole the show. I hope it manages to reach Windermere air show this year, which has got to be the greatest backdrop for an air display in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Another Vulcan XM655 is due to do a high speed taxi run at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire this Sunday. Bet they will be careful on the throttle as a result of that Victor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agripper Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Found this on youtube, Its a long clip with the victor only being in the last 15 seconds but very interesting to watch and you can feel your muscles tense up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Found this on youtube, Its a long clip with the victor only being in the last 15 seconds but very interesting to watch and you can feel your muscles tense up. Nice one Gripper ! Thanks for posting !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wow, when you see it on video it`s lucky there wasn`t a more seious outcome, could have been very nasty.:sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Going back to the Vulcan, it was great to see it flying last year at Southport Air Show. I last saw one flying at Cosford air show in about `87 when it stole the show. I hope it manages to reach Windermere air show this year, which has got to be the greatest backdrop for an air display in the UK Do you know which part of the lake/surrounding area the flying display centres on? I've seen the dates posted but no indication of top/bottom end etc. Any info? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 The display area is over the lake by Bowness. The main public area is down by the Glebe with some static displays. The aircraft last year approached from both North and South, as for a couple of years it coincided with the Sunderland Air Show and the display aircraft seemed to either be going to or coming back from their. Last years highlight was the Typhoon, stunning manouverability in the confines of the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The display area is over the lake by Bowness. The main public area is down by the Glebe with some static displays. The aircraft last year approached from both North and South, as for a couple of years it coincided with the Sunderland Air Show and the display aircraft seemed to either be going to or coming back from their. Last years highlight was the Typhoon, stunning manouverability in the confines of the area. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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