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Title: What a great machine (pictures)
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 19, 2009, 04:52:20 PM: Today i saw for the first time an Avro Vulcan what a pleasant to see and hear this great old bomber.

By the way the bomber was flown by the pilot who did the first bombrun on the Flaklands.

What a legends!!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0059.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0058.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0055.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0062.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0071.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0075.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0077.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0078.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0096.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0098.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0105.jpg)

regards
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Post by: Captfish on June 19, 2009, 05:31:05 PM: Mmmmmm...aircraft porn :aok
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Post by: Furball on June 19, 2009, 05:32:24 PM: Beautiful aircraft, so glad they have it flying again.
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Post by: Spikes on June 19, 2009, 06:22:34 PM: Where was this?
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Post by: Boxman on June 19, 2009, 06:26:52 PM: FAntastic pics
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Post by: AWwrgwy on June 19, 2009, 06:28:59 PM: What is the reason for the visibility, or lack there of, out of the cockpit?

wrongway
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 19, 2009, 06:38:42 PM: It was designed as a nuclear bomber it even was painted white to reflect the flash.
I just guess it had something to do with.

Not all had a rejection seat btw.

This was at Volkel Airbase Netherlands.
I believe its flying there today too.

Thanks
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Post by: CHAPPY on June 19, 2009, 06:54:43 PM: nice photo's :aok
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Post by: spacer on June 19, 2009, 11:59:47 PM: I use to see them flying all the time when I was stationed at Offutt AFB NE in the early 80's. They have a very distinct engine sound compared to US aircraft. (Brits. had a detachment stationed there.)
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Post by: Nilsen on June 20, 2009, 01:14:49 AM: Nice pics Bug! :aok
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Post by: Bruv119 on June 20, 2009, 01:25:02 AM: great pics bug! Expat will be along shortly to show you some love. :aok
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Post by: xbrit on June 20, 2009, 05:56:54 AM: Of the V Force the Victor was always my favorite.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x132/xbrit58/Victor.jpg)
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 20, 2009, 07:06:55 AM: We had a great Brittish show.

-Viper display team
-Hawk solo display RAF
-RAF Typhoon Solo
-Red Arrows
-Avro Vulcan

:aok

Love the radio chatter from the Arrows the there is nothing like it.
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Post by: zoozoo on June 20, 2009, 08:30:17 AM: beautiful :aok
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Post by: WilldCrd on June 20, 2009, 09:34:04 AM: beautiful airplane!
couple of questions tho:
1. in the last pic is it just me or does the exhaust nozzle looke kinda bent on the right outboard? I dont think they used thrust vectoring on the vulcan but who knows
2. nvm the cockpit window question already got asked/answered
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Post by: slimmer on June 20, 2009, 03:26:23 PM: nice photo's
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Post by: Die Hard on June 21, 2009, 02:25:25 PM: Quote from: WilldCrd on June 20, 2009, 09:34:04 AM
beautiful airplane!
couple of questions tho:
1. in the last pic is it just me or does the exhaust nozzle looke kinda bent on the right outboard? I dont think they used thrust vectoring on the vulcan but who knows

My guess is they are following the airflow around the tail. Many older aircraft have their engines pointing off-center because of the airflow where the engine is mounted.

Here's an example:

(http://widebodyaircraft.nl/dc10nwal.jpg)

A WWII example:

(http://membres.lycos.fr/wings2/3vues/fw200_3v.jpg)
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Post by: 33Vortex on June 21, 2009, 02:27:44 PM: Quote from: Captfish on June 19, 2009, 05:31:05 PM
Mmmmmm...aircraft porn :aok

Agreed, what a display of pornography! Thanks for sharing this.
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 21, 2009, 07:14:11 PM: Thanks all i place some more :)
The rest of the show

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0138.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0005.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0147-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0149.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0107.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0078-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0213.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0307.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0296.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0317.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0272.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0363.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0394.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0432.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0412.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0059-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0082.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0018.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0200.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0168.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0103.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0232.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0256.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0301.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0298.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0308-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0340-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0343-1.jpg)

I hope it's enough to please :)
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Post by: Bodhi on June 21, 2009, 07:26:49 PM: very cool!
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Post by: Captfish on June 21, 2009, 07:32:36 PM: :O YES! :aok
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 21, 2009, 08:30:35 PM: Thanks i just made i slideshow of 2 recent shows

over here: http://gs164.photobucket.com/groups/u17/IH0TALJ6CM/?albumview=slideshow
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Post by: boxboy28 on June 21, 2009, 11:46:32 PM: Beautiful............more i want more! :O very very nice work!
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Post by: Ean1 on June 22, 2009, 01:36:19 AM: Quote
Quote from: WilldCrd on June 20, 2009, 10:34:04 AM
beautiful airplane!
couple of questions tho:
1. in the last pic is it just me or does the exhaust nozzle looke kinda bent on the right outboard? I dont think they used thrust vectoring on the vulcan but who knows

My guess is they are following the airflow around the tail. Many older aircraft have their engines pointing off-center because of the airflow where the engine is mounted.

I cant see the pic of the Vulcan but on the other aircraft the engines are clocked in this way to produce a center line of thrust. It would be a point in space behind the aircraft where if you draw a line through each engine they would meet. If you look at a pic of a 727 from above/below it is very clear the #1 and 3 engines point inboard. Not sure if this is what your talking about but thats my 2 cents on the subject.
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Post by: Vulcan on June 22, 2009, 02:48:05 AM: Soooooooooooo you guys want some "Vulcan porn"? :devil
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Post by: Toof on June 22, 2009, 03:59:47 AM: Love those F-5's. Still think they are one of the sleekest looking airframes ever. The fact that Top Gun (the movie) used them as MiGs,well....more photo ops!
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Post by: WilldCrd on June 22, 2009, 09:37:53 AM: Quote from: Ean1 on June 22, 2009, 01:36:19 AM
I cant see the pic of the Vulcan but on the other aircraft the engines are clocked in this way to produce a center line of thrust. It would be a point in space behind the aircraft where if you draw a line through each engine they would meet. If you look at a pic of a 727 from above/below it is very clear the #1 and 3 engines point inboard. Not sure if this is what your talking about but thats my 2 cents on the subject.

Not exactly, the pic I'm talking about is the last one of the vulcan, the right outboard engine is pointing OUT, atleast from the point of view of the camera, it could be a optical illusion. Just looks rather odd
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Post by: AAJagerX on June 22, 2009, 10:38:58 AM: It's prolly an optical illusion created by the heat from the other engines. Just a guess...
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Post by: MiloMorai on June 22, 2009, 11:09:48 AM: Quote from: AAJagerX on June 22, 2009, 10:38:58 AM
It's prolly an optical illusion created by the heat from the other engines. Just a guess...

No illusion, the outer exhaust nozzles are canted outboard. Will post a drawing later.

Btw, great pix Bug. :aok
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Post by: MiloMorai on June 22, 2009, 11:30:29 AM: The scan,

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-12/1114844/Vulcan.jpg)

Don't know who the draftsman is but is in 'A/C Archives: Post War Jets Vol 3'
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Post by: RightF00T on June 22, 2009, 11:47:08 AM: BUG did you take those pictures yourself? Great shots
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Post by: 68Wooley on June 22, 2009, 04:17:56 PM: Those Vulcans are noisy buggers. Used to love seeing them at the RAF Leuchars airshows in the 80s.

'Vulcan 607' by Rowland White about the raids on the Falklands is highly recommended.
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 22, 2009, 04:53:41 PM: Quote
BUG did you take those pictures yourself? Great shots

Yes all are done by myself, thanks all for the many reactions.

A good feeling that mine photos'are seen all over the world.

:)
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Post by: Captfish on June 22, 2009, 05:02:35 PM: Wow, what Kinda camera are u using? performs great!
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 22, 2009, 05:24:09 PM: The camera is just a 4 years old D50 (nikon) with a amazing 6 milion mega pixels.
Its a bit slow too especially because i do all in RAW.

Its the glass what did it.

I hope next that ill have a D300 faster and better focus better framerate and more pixels so i can crop better.

The glass i used is the 300MM F4 AF-S nikkor with kenko 1,4 converter.
that makes a 420 MM (F5,6) with a 35mm equivalent of 630MM.
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Post by: Captfish on June 22, 2009, 05:34:01 PM: sweet, I have a D300 and love it. sometimes it has too many features but, can ever have too much?! :rock
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 22, 2009, 05:58:19 PM: The D300 is a very great machine and since i love doing the telework i wouldnt want to miss the cropfactor.
Do u also have the grip wich makes it faster?

It has indeed many features but i mosltly just play with the aperture.
The D300 does also have more knobs to do thing for wich i have to go into the menu.
Also a much better display so u can see what ur doing.
Above all it's a Nikon i know the are many good camera's but like the way they work and look.
I'm also pretty contend on the reliability since even this plastic model shows its been rigid the past 4 years.
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 22, 2009, 06:02:05 PM: Quote
Those Vulcans are noisy buggers. Used to love seeing them at the RAF Leuchars airshows in the 80s
Yeah they really scream a lovely sound.
:D
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Post by: Vulcan on June 22, 2009, 07:50:44 PM: Did I see some strikemasters in there?
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on June 22, 2009, 08:33:05 PM: (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0002-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0004.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0031.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0025.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/BUG322/Volkel%202009/DSC_0019-1.jpg)

Yes Team Viper they seem new.
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Post by: RATTFINK on June 22, 2009, 09:26:04 PM: Cool, I have the D70
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Post by: Vulcan on June 23, 2009, 12:32:21 AM: I used to get buzzed by strikemasters trout while fishing at a mountain lake... they used it for very low practise runs.
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Post by: expat on June 23, 2009, 11:32:05 AM: Got any more Vulcan pics?????
Like the Strikies also, didnt realise anyone had one painted up as an omaniac one :)
Will try and sneak a picture of the one on the gate here , got to be carefull though locals get a tad upset...
ps anymore vulcan pics ????? :D
pps ..the nozzles on the engines are canted out and down for stability at high alt's if i remeber correctly...
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Post by: xbrit on June 23, 2009, 09:33:21 PM: Expat is getting all excited he's probably crawling into his maggot right now !!
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Post by: expat on June 24, 2009, 04:57:46 AM: XBRIT ya old codger hows it going ?
How about some tales from when you were in the womans auxilliary balloon corp??? :)
Bloody muppets who'd have em :lol