HANGAR TOURS

[Mayfly]

Dear All,

It is with great pleasure we announce - HANGAR TOURS ARE NOW POSSIBLE!

On behalf of VTST, the Vulcan Engineers at RAF Lyneham have been negotiating with the Unit to allow limited public access at weekends and can announce that, by kind permission from the Station Commander, these visits will commence on Sunday 7th Feb. There will be 2 organised tours on the 7th, one at 12:00 and one at 13:30. The tour round the aircraft will last approximately 1 hour. Personnel interested in booking a place on one of the tours are asked to contact Toni Hunter by e-mail at thunter@vulcantothesky.org or by phone on 07957 161192.

Bookings will be taken up to Wednesday afternoon and thereafter the list will be closed. This is so that the necessary administration and documentation can be completed in time for the visit.

Due to strict security requirements, private vehicles will not be allowed onto the unit but a minibus will be provided from a free car park nearby. There are a limited number of places on each tour and places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. Applicants will be contacted by e-mail confirming their booking and further information will be given which they will need prior to arrival.

It is hoped that if these tours are a success, then they will continue for the foreseeable future and as many people who wish to do so will have the opportunity to see XH558 up close and personal.

Many thanks.

[Dan4th]

Well, once again 558's Intrepid Guardians
take the initiative, and I am completely
UNsurprised that they were the ones behind
making this happen!

I can only add one teensy-weensy suggestion,
and that would be to add an arrangement for
special, VIP tours to be conducted for certain
individuals who have both an aviation interest
AND deep pockets.

They don't need to be wined and dined or be
shaken-down on the spot, just told: "Well,
here she is! Can you help us keep her flying?"

Makes perfect sense to me......

Danf.

[Oberon]

Dan4th, Those special one-off type tours have been happening already. 1st one was on 29th Oct last year at 10:30 - 12:30 and the last one was on Friday last week (Can't remember the timings, maybe Saracenman can help out with that one).

It is much, much easier to arrange a visit for a party of 2-4 people than it is for a coachload, as you can imagine.

[Mackrick]

So am I going to be on my own with Oberon and Toni on Sunday or has anyone booked a place ?

[Mayfly]

I haven't

Well done guys I know the majority of blue suiters are onside but equally there is protocol to be followed

[Checkflaps]

So am I going to be on my own with Oberon and Toni on Sunday or has anyone booked a place ?

I am investigating the possibility of going. Just need to check the plans of the rest of the family as it is my birthday on Sunday . Hopefully, there will not be a super mad rush in the next few hours.

G

[Za150]

So am I going to be on my own with Oberon and Toni on Sunday or has anyone booked a place ?

I might pop along Rick........

[MadNaddy]

No mention of the cost in the original post.......................

[P.eames]

I hear it is a tenner a pop, but don't take my word for it.

[Pujgnie]

Doesn't Taff look dapper in a 'bonedome'... (Apologies for non topical reply)

[Phantom2]

I've applied.. I ain't seen the old girl since Cosby.... hope I get a slot

[Cluny]

So am I going to be on my own with Oberon and Toni on Sunday or has anyone booked a place ?

Just sending Toni an email now

[Pujgnie]

If these tours are a success.. (which I'm sure - they will), I for one - would certainly be interested in attending at a possible future date.

for the Engineers that negociated this oppertunity. . Well done lads.

Edited to add an 'aye'

[Air]

Should hopefully help raise some all important cash.

[Dan4th]

May I make a modest prediction?

No?

Well, I'm going to make one anyhow!

I, Dan4th, fearlessly predict that the aforementioned
"Minibus" will be replaced with a full-sized motor coach
due to better-than-anticipated response.

It is my feeling that the organizers should pre-arrange
for this eventuality so as not to be caught unprepared.

D.

[Mayfly]

Oooo D4th with crystal balls - nice prediction DF lets hope it comes true

[Dan4th]

Oooo D4th with crystal balls - nice prediction DF lets hope it comes true

You have such a delicate way with words, Your Ladyship.....

D.

[Jigsaw]

Oooo D4th with crystal balls - nice prediction DF lets hope it comes true

In total agreement with MF's sentiments (thats a first ) and DF's prediction.

Keep up the good work. I hope the fruits of your labours fill many baskets.

Regarding the crystal balls. I never needed them to see it coming

[Pujgnie]

I, Dan4th, fearlessly predict that the aforementioned
"Minibus" will be replaced with a full-sized motor coach
due to better-than-anticipated response.

It is my feeling that the organizers should pre-arrange
for this eventuality so as not to be caught unprepared.

D.

Do they do Double Decker Bendi Buses ? (They may need one of them)

[Mackrick]

No mention of the cost in the original post.......................

Following someone making contact with Toni via email or phone then as stated in the original post

Applicants will be contacted by e-mail confirming their booking and further information will be given which they will need prior to arrival.

Also as quoted in the original post

It is hoped that if these tours are a success, then they will continue for the foreseeable future and as many people who wish to do so will have the opportunity to see XH558 up close and personal.

Providing Sunday goes as we plan then we may be able to increase the number of visits on each day so anyone who makes contact with Toni should hopefully not miss out.

I hope this answers the questions.

[Sooty655]

It is my feeling that the organizers should pre-arrange
for this eventuality so as not to be caught unprepared.

...and thus go against the habits of a lifetime.

[Mackrick]

It is my feeling that the organizers should pre-arrange
for this eventuality so as not to be caught unprepared.

...and thus go against the habits of a lifetime.

Well if you know of a large bus and a driver that are available cheap then ......
In the mean time what you see is all we have available .... sorry

[Vulcanlover]

Where's the nearest Railway Station to RAF Lyneham?

Just so I can plan better.

[Mayfly]

Swindon or Chippenham according to google.

[Crew chief]

Hi all.

Anybody not wishing to or can't get to see 558 due to her being so far south can come to Wellesbourne instead and see 655 up very close inside and out for a small donation of course.


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