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From Bathrooms to Bomb Bay Doors: A XM603 Avro Vulcan Restoration Story

From Bathrooms to Bomb Bay Doors: A XM603 Avro Vulcan Restoration Story

Update: 2025-05-17
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Ray Reeder shares his remarkable journey from a successful plumbing career to becoming an integral part of the Vulkan XM603 restoration team.

With a passion for aviation and a strong family connection to the RAF, Ray discusses the challenges faced during the restoration process, including the daunting task of finding missing instrumentation.

He also reveals how innovative solutions, like Wi-Fi remote control for the bomb bay doors, were implemented to enhance the visitor experience.

Join us as Ray takes us through the fascinating world of aircraft restoration and the camaraderie of the dedicated team behind the Vulcan XM603's revival.

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From Bathrooms to Bomb Bay Doors: A XM603 Avro Vulcan Restoration Story

From Bathrooms to Bomb Bay Doors: A XM603 Avro Vulcan Restoration Story

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