Wheels down over Worle
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The photograph on this page of Wheels down over Worle by Neil Owen as part of the Geograph project.
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Wheels down over Worle
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 21 Jun 2015
The famous Vulcan bomber (XH-558) drops low over Weston's northern end. The sash windows of the many guest houses and hotel rattle gently as the Olympus engines carry the Cold War (and Falklands War!) bomber along the display line. As an example of its abilities, the landing gear is lowered and the cavernous bomb bay doors are opened. Sadly, the work, expertise and cost of keeping it in the air is proving too great and the aircraft will make its last ever display in 2015.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.353534
Longitude
-2.987941