Stuart > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flightgear- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Buchanan, > Sent: 27 May 2006 15:53 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Flightgear-users] A thank-you (Lightning) + two requests > > --- Geoff wrote: > <snip> > > Next the requests: > > > > (1) I know how much work goes into these models (so I won't > > hold my breath), but if we can have a Lightning, how about > > a Vulcan? At that same Finningley display they put on a > > Vulcan squadron scramble. It was the most memorable thing > > I have ever seen in aviation. > > I've been thinking of creating a Vulcan for a while, but have been trying > to decide whether my modeling skills are up to it. I think I've just about > convinced myself I can do something worthwhile, so I'll stick my neck out > and say "yes". > > There's one conveniently close by at the Museum of Flight at East Fortune > near my home in Edinburgh. It was involved in the Port Stanley mission, > and eventually flew into East Fortune to become a display. >
We could and should have a Vulcan by all means, but NOT as a tanker. The Valiant and then the Victor were converted to the tanker role, but never the Vulcan. The Valiant had a short career as a tanker, terminated when the main spar (IIRC) was found to be cracking, and beyond economical repair. Regards, Vivian ------------------------------------------------------- All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid7521&bid$8729&dat1642 _______________________________________________ Flightgear-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-users
