Legendary Aircraft

The main entrance to the Petwood Hotel.

The Petwood Hotel.

The Petwood Hotel.

The Petwood Hotel.

The Petwood Hotel.

The memorial to the aircrew of 617 Sqn who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operations in WW2.

The 617 Sqn Memorial.

The Squadron's WW2 Battle Honours.

Their names shall liveth for evermore. Lest We Forget.

Their names shall liveth for evermore. Lest We Forget.

The Memorial is located by the crossroads in the town of Woodhall Spa.

Avro Vulcan XH558 in its hangar at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, formerly RAF Finningley. This airframe was based here for a period during its RAF service. Vulcan XH558 first flew in 1960, and was one of the few examples converted for a maritime reconnaissance role in 1973, and then again as an air-to-air refuelling tanker in 1982. After withdrawal in 1984 it continued with the RAF's Vulcan Display Flight, performing until 1992.

Looking up into the cockpit, no access was allowed.

The port side leading edge, note the angles.

The former bomb aimers position is taken by a teddy bear!

Looking back towards the front undercarriage.

The aircraft was named "The Spirit of Great Britain" in 2010.

The starboard side intakes for the two Rolls Royce Olympus 202 jet engines.

Looking up into the front undercarriage bay.

The front undercarriage bay.

The bomb bay with the names of people who have donated towards various fundraising initiatives.

Part of the bomb bay.

Some of the names carried on the bomb bay doors. Look for the name Ross Hathaway.

A closer view of my son Ross' name.

Ross points to his name.

Another view of the bomb bay. During the period this airframe flew as a tanker, the bay carried a fuel tank.

The port side main undercarriage, note how small the wheels actually are.

The port side main undercarriage.