Into The Sky

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Into the Sky is a show about the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558. In each episode you'll hear from someone close to XH558: from pilots who've flown her, to volunteers who look after her and the team who brought her back to flight. Explore the history of this magnificent aircraft, her role in the Cold War and at air displays. Learn about how she will become the centrepiece of The Vulcan Experience that includes the unique the Green Technology Hub, which will focus on aviation's contribution to greenhouse gases, and inspiring the young to help overcome the climate change challenges.

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Description:

Into the Sky is a show about the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558. In each episode you'll hear from someone close to XH558: from pilots who've flown her, to volunteers who look after her and the team who brought her back to flight. Explore the history of this magnificent aircraft, her role in the Cold War and at air displays. Learn about how she will become the centrepiece of The Vulcan Experience that includes the unique the Green Technology Hub, which will focus on aviation's contribution to greenhouse gases, and inspiring the young to help overcome the climate change challenges.

Language:

English

Website:

https://into-the-sky.captivate.fm

Episodes

Cliff’s extraordinary flight

2/20/2024

Find out more about RAF veteran Cliff’s extraordinary flight in a Vulcan when he was stationed on Christmas Island.

Duration:00:18:34

A soaring story of flying XH558

11/4/2023

Ending this season on a high is retired wing commander Adrian Sumner. Adrian has flown around the world in this aircraft and is now a proud volunteer at Vulcan to the Sky Trust, he explains his remarkable journey with the Vulcan over the years with the RAF and why it is important to preserve this remarkable aircraft and preserve its heritage.

Duration:00:31:57

Behind the scenes at VTST

10/27/2023

Find out more about behind the scenes at Vulcan to the Sky Trust as Volunteer Coordinator Jim Debenham gives us his insights into the world of XH558

Duration:00:13:45

Volunteer view

10/20/2023

For Volunteer Laura it has been a family affair, in this week’s episode she shares her Vulcan XH558 journey and tells us more about what makes this iconic aircraft so special to her.

Duration:00:13:42

Vulcan navigator

10/13/2023

Listen to former Vulcan navigator and space researcher Mal Stainforth as he shares his history with the Vulcan and talks about his time volunteering with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust.

Duration:00:17:25

Inspiring the future, remembering the past

10/6/2023

Hear from Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) Chief Executive, Marc Walters, and Consultant, Michael Trotter as they share the latest information about XH558 and why they remain determined to fulfil Dr Robert Pleming’s legacy.

Duration:00:14:30

Vulcan memories

4/26/2021

Hear from Martin Withers, Chief Vulcan Pilot, as he shares his story of piloting the Avro Vulcan XH558

Duration:00:27:27

Robert's vision

3/12/2021

Listen to Robert Pleming, chief executive of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, as he shares his vision for The Vulcan Experience in a podcast recorded a week before he sadly passed away.

Duration:00:22:25

Flying High

2/22/2021

Listen to Ed Jarron, trustee of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, as he shares his story of the Avro Vulcan XH558.

Duration:00:23:18

In the sky

1/18/2021

Hear from Bill Ramsey as he shares his story of flying many magnificent aircraft including the Avro Vulcan XH558, the Red Arrow’s Hawk and Lancaster PA474.

Duration:00:26:14

Take off

12/15/2020

Hear from Dr Robert Pleming as he shares his story about bringing XH558 back to flight

Duration:00:37:33