End Of An Era For XH558

[russ1364]

The "tin triangle", retirering after 52 years of service, due to lack of funds. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-19952395

[Graham Bell]

The Vulcan To The Sky trust issued a definitive statement on October 12th. 2012
giving a clear indication as to the future of XH558,for those who are interested click on the link below to read the full release.
http://www.vulcantothesky.org/news/409/82/End-of-Flight-in-2013.html
Regards-
G.B.

[Graham Bell]

The latest newsletter released by The Vulcan To The Sky Trust makes for sombre reading for those who support this iconic aeroplane,follow the link below for the full statement.
http://mxm.mxmfb.com/rsps/wlnk/c/1216/r/48867/e/428
Regards-
G.B.

[Anmer]

Sad but the "writing was on the wall" from Day One.

Too expensive to maintain and too little return.  Pure numbers game made worse by the current state of the world economy.

Maybe the Chinese will be interested?  Build a theme park around it?