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LOOP News6 SEP 06: PROJECT VULCAN-ISED!THE Vulcan To The Sky project had a double success last month - a last-minute £500,000 donation headed off closure and the nearly-restored aircraft had its first roll out from its hangar. A crowd of 5000 watched the roll out of RAF Vulcan XH558 at Bruntingthorpe on 31 August, just days after Sir Jack Hayward's donation reversed a decsion to close the project through lack of funds. A team of 32 engineers, who have been working on the aircraft for nine years, had already been given notice. "XH558 looked magnificent and her appearance was an occasion for both admiration and emotion," said a spokesman. Chairman Sir Michael Knight spoke of the tremendous last-minute response to the possibility of project closure, revealing that some £1.3million had been received in donations and pledges in the two weeks leading up to roll-out. The Prince of Wales also sent a message of support. The project is now aiming for a deadline of 17 June 2007 to have the aircraft flying, in time to lead the flypast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands war. Bruntingthorpe's hangar will be open for people to view XH558 every Sunday from now from 10am till 4pm, for a minimum donation of £5.00. W: www.tvoc.co.uk |                      | ||||||
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