Vulcan Crew Chiefs

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The Long Lead Magazine

"Crew Chiefs do it with a Long Lead"

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The Vulcan Crew Chiefs. A little above the normal ground crew but not aircrew. Signed for the aircraft at the start of each shift and took over the engineering responsibility for the entire aircraft and tradesmen. Flew with the aircraft when it was to land away from base. Some trips could be easy and some quite difficult. At times, a lot of hard work was needed to get the aircraft back to base. A lot of the success was just knowing where to kick the "damn thing."

Most crew chiefs would say that they enjoyed their tour and I think they
would do it all over again if they had the chance

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CAROLE PENTON

I have learned that sadly Carole , wife of Clive, passed away 20th March 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer.
May she rest in peace

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2023 REUNION

The 2023 Reunion is planned for 12th & 13th May at the Priest House Hotel, Kings Mills, Castle Donington.
Please see the 2023 Reunion page for details.

Other pages:

Vulcan Crew Chiefs

VCCR

President & Vice Presidents

2017 Reunion and Pictures

2015 Reunion Pictures

VCCR Pictures