Vulcan XM655 Maintenance & Preservation Society Wellesbourne Airfield
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Vulcan XM655 Maintenance & Preservation Society Wellesbourne Airfield
In this video I introduce you to the XM655 Maintenance and Preservation Society based at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, near Coventry, Warwickshire, in England.
Like so many other people I was captivated by the sight and sound of a Vulcan at air shows during the past three decades.
Seeing a Vulcan fly and hearing that distinctive howl leaves an impression that cannot be forgotten.
Avro Vulcan XM655 was third from last of the Vulcan bombers produced for the Royal Air Force, being delivered in late 1964, and was part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent force throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
It is now owned by Wellesbourne Airfield and is looked after by the XM655 Maintenance and Preservation Society, a volunteer organisation of Vulcan enthusiasts.
XM655 is one of the few Vulcans remaining in ground running condition, the only one with the most powerful of the engine variants (Bristol Olympus 301s) and the society aims to keep her running for as long as possible.
The aircraft systems, which are powered up and exercised regularly, are available for demonstration to booked parties of visitors.
Engine ground runs are carried out several times every year, and a 'Fast Taxi' event is carried out most summers to show off the aircraft and raise funds to support its preservation.
XM655 Maintenance and Preservation Society is a small team of skilled and dedicated volunteers, many of whom are ex-RAF, (some even ex-V-Force personnel and one of whom actually worked on XM655 in service), who give up their Saturdays to preserving XM655.
XM655 is an Avro Vulcan B Mk2, and the youngest Vulcan in existence.
Delivered to 9 squadron at RAF Cottesmore in November 1964, she transferred to the Waddington Wing in January 1968.
She then served with 101 and 44 squadrons, and was with 50 squadron when she was put up for disposal in late 1983.
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Have you visited XM655? What did you think of her? What other information can you add?
Great air craft .we had all 4 🏴 running....squeals..loud ...
Good video thanks
You're welcome
I went to wellesbourne to watch a fast taxi years ago and the aircraft reered up on the rear landing gear and came off the ground for a literal few seconds before settling down. There has been no videos but i thorght id share this
Must have been quite a sight. I have some Vulcan footage in my channel in the Air Shows playlist.
Wellesbourne is a great air field, with it's cafe and big market. I've been in and chatted to the guys in the tower as well as the lads caring for XM655. I would advise people to go and see her asap as the owners of the site have been trying to sell it off for a few years now for housing! Thankfully the local council have put a stop to this but times are bad for the air field and XM655.
Yes, I heard about the housing plan and the steps the council have taken to stop it. Surprisingly, some councils do recognise the community value and business potential of a local airfield. Fareham Borough Council have poured millions into Solent Airport and the investment is paying off, with increased employment, healthy business returns etc.
Yes I worked on her bomb doors..every week end ...volunteer to help the maintenance of this great vulcan bomber.
The footage of a Vulcan in flight is of XH558 at the Goodwood Revival in 2009. Full video here: th-cam.com/video/oeszXk3P0Wo/w-d-xo.html
Hello - I was crew chief on her sister..XM 657 ! the last and prettiest -disgracefully sent to Marham Kent for the fire crews to practice on... I took on the inventory when she arrived at Waddington in the '60's and passed her on when I left in the '70's. Will make the effort to visit some time ..Any suggestions ?(polite)..
I expect they would be very glad to see you so perhaps give them a call and arrange to spend a day there with them. You'll be able to swap notes and stories with several people . Let me know how it goes. 🙂👍
A beautiful aircraft lovingly cared for by the volunteers. A real treat to get close and personal to this iconic machine.
Very true :)
Near Coventry? I think you were lost. It's nearer Stratford upon Avon, although that is some distance away.
Yes, Stratford is nearer. I only mentioned Coventry because after we left the airfield we went to the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport. If people are visiting from abroad or if they're unfamiliar with the area and they're interested in aviation then they would probably want to visit both too.
Great to see this particular vulcan being well looked after . Look forward to seeing her in the near future.
Glad you liked it! Always good to know that viewers find something they like. Thanks for saying so.