Airborne!

Not quite, it's XM655 doing a fast taxy run down the runway at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, near Stratford on Avon.
She does not have a certificate of airworthiness and it would take £millions to do it.
It's still a great thrill to see a Vulcan thundering down the runway though and lifting that nosewheel.

Wellesbourne is under threat from the dreaded developers. The council have held it at bay for a while but if you think such airfields, with their accompanying employment, flying clubs, history and heritage, and many such as Wellesbourne which are home to icons like the Avro Vulcan, should be saved from yet another housing development, you can do something to help.
Go to Wellesbourne Matters, read about what the developers are trying to do and sign up in support of stopping hem. It only costs 50 pence (£0.50) to join, donations welcome of course.

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