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DELTA Lady by Corporal Kris Cochrane As part of Vulcan XH558’s final flying season, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTTS) decided to have her fly over every intact ‘V’ Force airframe in the UK; two of which are Vulcans located at the North East Aircraft Museum at Sunderland and East Fortune Airfield in East Lothian. Conscious of the fact that Boulmer is relatively close to her likely route, I contacted the chief pilot for VTTS asking if she could be flown over Boulmer. Thankfully, he agreed and arrangements were made for her fly over the main site during the transit to Scotland. I headed over for the flypast. It was only as I arrived on camp, flanked by around 50 Harley Davidsons, that I remembered it was their planned ‘Ride Out’ day at Boulmer. I received a message informing me that the Vulcan was five miles south-east of Boulmer so I announced to the bikers and personnel that had congregated that “we are about to be joined by a very special aircraft…get your cameras ready!” Nothing had prepared us for the sight and sound of a Vulcan coming in at 250 feet above the North Sea, going into a near-vertical climb and then performing a jaw-dropping 120º wing-over all whilst making her signature, earth-shattering ‘howl’. As she banked left to head for East Fortune the crowd applauded and the place was buzzing with chat of that “beautiful plane”. The Vulcan flew at 250 feet overhead! “It is saddening to think that a Vulcan will never grace the skies again after October.” 30 THE LOOKOUT
High Sheriff Of Northumberland Presents Awards at RAF Boulmer By Catherine Hughes Personnel from RAF Boulmer have been recognised for their service and achievements at an Honours and Awards Ceremony held in the Officers’ Mess. The Station Commander, Group Captain Mark Coleman, introduced the High Sheriff of Northumberland, Mrs Lucy Carroll, who presented the awards and welcomed friends, families and colleagues of the recipients to the ceremony. She said: “I am very glad to be here and present these awards. It is a privilege to meet you all and offer my sincere congratulations on your achievements. We are proud to have RAF Boulmer, home of the Air Surveillance and Control System, in Northumberland, and appreciate your efforts in the national defence of our country.” Sergeant S Megraw and Sergeant L Bolam were awarded the Operational Service Medal (Afghanistan) with clasp. This campaign medal is awarded for operational service in Afghanistan or surrounding countries, and the clasp for service specifically in Afghanistan. Sergeant M Jones and Corporal I Rutter received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. This medal is awarded to noncommissioned ranks in recognition of 15 years’ unblemished service in the Royal Air Force, and can only be presented after a comprehensive check of the serving person’s record of service. The High Sheriff of Northumberland with Group Captain Coleman and honours and awards recipients. Wing Commander Y Gagnon was awarded the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal, which is awarded in recognition of personnel who have deployed in a European-led crisis management operation. Flying Officer R Phillips was awarded the RAF Sports Colours for Karate. The RAF Sports Colours is awarded to personnel who have represented the RAF at the very highest level, such as the Senior Inter-Service Championships. RAF Boulmer welcomes Harley owners By Catherine Hughes RAF Boulmer welcomed members of the Harley Owners’ Group taking part in their annual ABC Motor Cycle event in support of Help for Heroes and the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade. The ‘Geordie Chapter’ began their ride through Northumberland at Albemarle Barracks, stopping briefly at Alnwick Market Place before visiting RAF Boulmer, where they were welcomed by Officer Commanding Support Wing, Wing Commander Richard Sharp. Over 50 bikes were involved in the event with 75 riders forming the group. The group and their spectators were treated to a low-level flypast by Avro Vulcan XH558, now in its final display season, as it took part in a ‘Cold War Tour’ of the UK. In total, the group raised over £400 for their chosen charities. Wing Commander Sharp presents a gift to the Harley Owners’ Group. THE LOOKOUT 31
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