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Re: [OM] The Tin Triangle

Subject: Re: [OM] The Tin Triangle
From: Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2017 15:13:23 +0000
Any pictures?

On 1 March 2017 at 14:08, JOHN DUGGAN <john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I went on a MX5 run on Sunday to the Gloucestershire Jet Age Museum. One
> of the exhibits was the "front end" of a Vulcan Bomber also known as the
> Tin Triangle. Hmmmm !! Respect for all who flew in them. As Chris B has
> said before visibility can be likened to  looking through a keyhole. My not
> too nimble frame had great difficulty getting into a front seat and then
> the centre console was pulled into place. I do not know how they could have
> ejected without leaving skin and possibly parts of their anatomy
> behind!!!The Navigator, bombardier  and engineer had marginally more room,
> but sliding out of the escape hatch was a risky business at best. Did any
> crews successfully "escape"
> Survival did not seem to uppermost in the designers mind. I can now see
> where Chris was coming from when he said he was glad they are all
> grounded.  A VERY interesting visit. Regards John Duggan, Wales, UK
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