FULL Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 take off from Manchester Airport G-VAST Ladybird
Watch the Queen of the skies depart Manchester Airport to Orlando International, the video shows the Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 named Ladybird G-VAST taxi towards to the runway, waiting departure clearance, take off roll, rotation and banking right out of Manchester.
MAN - MCO.
This video is an original video filmed by Bradley Everied for bmemodels07, now known as vsnyc on KZread.
Virgin Atlantic Airways was founded on 22nd June 1984 by Sir Richard Branson and began operations with a single Boeing 747-200 aircraft, which operated the airlines first flight to New York Newark Airport from London's Gatwick Airport. Virgin Atlantic has since grown rapidly, expanding its routes and destinations through its own network and with Joint Venture airlines including Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM. Virgin Atlantic was the launch customer for the extended Airbus A340 aircraft the Airbus A340-600 series airplane. Virgin Atlantic in 2012 currently operate a fleet with four types of airplanes, which are the Airbus A330-300, A340-300, A340-600 and the Boeing 747-400 airplane, these aircraft are painted in the company's three liveries, which are sliver and a blue boarder around the tail of the aircraft, the 2007 livery and the latest 2010 title's, which has seen Virgin Atlantic introduce larger titles and also including the award winning airlines name on the belly of the aircraft, 'Virgin Atlantic'. Virgin Atlantic has since introduced the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-1000 into the fleet, retiring the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A340-600 during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.
Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 G-VAST Take off from MAN 26.04.09, Including Banking right
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it blows me away every time I see this jet just getting off the ground,, Thank you Wright Brothers!!.. 200 tons of Metal with 4 jet engines rated at 50,000lbs of Thrust each.. Amazing
I miss G-VAST ‘Ladybird’ very much already, you don’t often see footage of her in the old ‘Silver Dream Machine’ livery. She was scrapped at St Athan in November unfortunately, joining G-VBIG ‘Tinker Belle’. Two of the best registrations in history.
@BearyBricks
3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is a shame to see them go after all these years
dear god have mercy listen to those engines sing oh wonderful plane how i wish i can hug u...
@prattandwhitney3651
3 жыл бұрын
General electric engines by Americans. that's a perfect innovation... engine stabilization and then take off thrust
@averageuser8836
2 жыл бұрын
dingleberry
I would never get tired of this video, love it
@BearyBricks
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) I'm pleased you enjoy watching my video.
Amazing that this plane can trace it's beginnings back to the B-17.
This exact plane was used in the Top Gear Car VS Boeing 747 test
Beautiful aircraft. I really miss when Virgins fleet was just this and the A340’s!
@BritishLion2012
Жыл бұрын
Simpler times
Fantastic, the best ever sound of any plane taking off. The jumbo is truely magnificent.
just amazing how that huge thing gets in the air
@kennedi0607
10 жыл бұрын
IKR. I'm always thinking..."How does something THAT heavy get into they air." But then again, there's logical physics behind it. 😁
@Tgogators
7 жыл бұрын
Howard Hughes was onto something when he envisioned large aircraft flying.
I can watch this video over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over without getting bored. I love the 747. It's the best plane out there! Especially in the Virgin Atlantic livery!
Me and my Autistic 18 year old son love this video. We will be flying to Florida with Virgin in Feb with my brother and his family, it is their first time and after seeing this video they are so excited!! Well done and thanks for sharing x
@johnhodgkinson7147
9 жыл бұрын
you will love florida, loads of stuff to do, look out for Parkers diner, they do a loveley breakfast, if i rememeber right its near the Florida Mall.
I'm into planespotting after having a 747-400 gaining altitude over me just after taking off, with the engines roaring at full power and causing the walkway where I was to vibrate. No video can capture the feeling of awesomeness and majesty of that magnificent plane leaving the ground. Great video, by the way.
Done the 747 51 times but it is always immortal. Thank you.
Such a beautiful aircraft.
Ohhh man.. That sound runs chills down my spine!! Awsome video!
747 is legend and barely grows old! I love both A380 and 747 but the A380 is the new state of the art super jumbo. I saw it taking off and lmanding many times, it is an awesome aircraft!!
Is anybody else just smiling whilst watching this take off into the clouds
Of the 1.2 million views, I think most are me. The sound, the size, the lift off, all are beautiful. Lufthansa is still using these 747, they charge a premium when you book to fly in it, I think passengers of Virgin would pay the premium too. Bring back the Queen's!!
The sound of the engines screaming as they throttle up for take off gives me shivers every time I hear it. This is the most beautiful aircraft in the world. I cannot wait to fly on one again - it's been so long!
Didn't seem like it had run along the runway long enough to take off. Bloody great isn't it.
I went on this aircraft in 2008 from Gatwick to Las Vegas. It was my first time on it and first time on a boeing 747 jumbo jet. It was fantastic.
no matter how many times i watch an airplane takeoff,it never cease to amaze me!!SMFH!!!
Very beautiful video. I remember taking off in one of these things is unlike taking off in any other plane. So graceful! Thanks for the upload. had to watch it twice!
I am remembering my mother these days. One fond memory is when she had to fly to Asia because of my ailing grandmother. I remember that day because I missed her just as I miss her now. She passed away. She flew to Japan on NorthWest Orient and then on to South Korea. I thought I would lose my mother by plane crash.
I went on this aircraft from gatwick to las vegas in 2008. My first time with virgin and first time on a boeing 747 jumbo jet. It was fantastic.
That is impressive. How on earth does a beauty so big soar into the sky? And the noise as it is taking off - wow!
Cracking camera work. The sound is deafening, but my God, it really is a leader of the skies. Top stuff.
I wonder how is it possible that the first 747 was delivered more than 40 years ago and it is still a great, beautiful, powerful plane..
The Virgin atlantic 747 is the best looking 747 in my opinion!
flew on a virgin 747 yesterday from orlando, FL to London gatwick. best flight ever.
Oh man.. i always get shivers when i hear 747 taking off
ah yes, the first video i ever watched on the platform in 2011.
I've seen many videos of planes that were shot from this airport. It must be the greatest place in the world for filming, and it still surprises me how close one seems to be able to get to the planes.
Couldn't agree more - 747 still the best aiplane on the market.
I love this video. The sound of the B747 is just amazing. :)
Incredible video Bradley!
@BearyBricks
3 жыл бұрын
Bradley Penny Aviation Thanks Bradley, this ones a golden oldie! Ladybird in the famous purple boarder colours 😍
Never ceases to amaze me how something THAT big actually flies... Frank Whittle had to have been the ultimate genius, scrawling the first theoretical jet engine on a scrap of paper - all those decades ago, and within 20 years of the first flight...
Beauty footage. I had flew on 'jersey girl' to Las Vegas from Manchester. Best flight ever:)
Why are people saying its the most beautiful plane ever built? CONCORDE was and still is the most beautiful plane ever built!!!
Virgin Atlantic airline are the best I can't wait to be going back on one again soon when I head of to Florida
thanks for making and sharing this, I am a proud plane spotter and I could do it all do long,
Great video of takeoff! Beautiful VA B747-400!
Those 747's are big ass airplanes. When I looked at one before boarding, I felt like an ant gazing upon this monster aircraft!
I've been on a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 :) from Gatwick to Florida. Proper good video :)
Always been impressed with Virgin Atlantic
Great video! waiting for it to go was worth the wait to hear those turbofans throttle up. Love that sound! Beautiful rotation and climbout...
Yes, I agree. The best, and the best looking aircraft ever built.
When i go on holiday the best part is on the plane lol
Looked great when the sun came out, beautiful plane! Great video.
its amazing how an aircraft that huge can takeoff like a champ. Simply amazing! Now i cant wait for the Boeing BWB cargo jets!
This Video it just WOOOW !!!! Beautiful , specially the noise around 5.00.
the 747 has quite a smooth climb, it is a lot heavier than most aircraft but at the same time more powerful, the 747-400 has tremendous force, you'll find the initial rotate it feels the strain s bit then powers into the sky, a beautiful aircraft, the best to fly on
I love the feeling when you are on a plane waiting to take off...
must say.. amazing camera zoom.. just mind blowing... both aircraft & camera...
Thank you for that. Such a great film.
I flew back to the UK on this aircraft from the U.S last Sunday, flown on her a few times, old but good.
Virgin Atlantic are here to stay. Keep Calm and Fly Virgin!
went on Ruby Tuesday December 2014 Florida and our seats were in the bubble truly amazing
It went slow as shit going down the run way Crazy how that Bird gets off the ground. Fascinating
there are many smart people in the world after all, i guess im not, but its amazing that there is people out there who make these amazing things, wow, incredible.
flying on virgin to florida from gatiwck in 4 weeks.. cant wait love it
@johniii8147
10 жыл бұрын
Great trip as long as your upfront. LONG flight if you'e down the back.
What a wonderful plane and u must love the sound of those engines
Never ceases to amaze me. Awesome vid.
@f1tness Am really glad you liked it, I have recently posted some more Manchester Airport videos. Cheers
el a380 - 900 es de lo mejor tambien, que sonido de turbinas las que tiene una potencia asombrosa!!!!!!!
Fantastic footage! Thanks for sharing.
That's cool !
I shall always love the 747-400, they are booom!
Really fantastic video ..thanks for posting.. loved it
Going on that plane this July! cant wait! i love virgin atlantic's 747
That sound is amazing
I remember once when I flew on a 747 to Orlando, due to the amount of time we spent taxing to the runway, a child in the row behind me cried out " Mummy I thought we were flying to America, not driving" Had most of the cabin in stiches.
I know this ain't much to do with this, but i'm 17 and i just can't wait to be an air hostess working for virgin! It's my life's long dream!
finally i found someone who agrees... take off is my favourite part because of the engine noise. Unfortunately the A380 is all quiet and modern... bring back back tingles!
love the sound of the power from those GE engines
Flew on this in July 2017. Best flight ever.
the a380 maybe a bit bigger but the great 747 will always be my queen!
I've been on that exact b747-400 "ladybird" 5 years ago from Manchester to Orlando, Florida
Love the initiation of the acceleration
Depending on weight, wind, air temperature, etc a 747 reaches about 150 to 175 knots before rotating. As it's rotating to take off its still accelerating. Below 10000 ft planes stay below 250 knots, then accelerate to whatever speed ATC tells them to fly at. In Flight Simulator I usually set my auto pilot to 300-320 knots. As I climb the air becomes thinner and the plane continues to accelerate to maintain 300 knots when the ground speed is actually higher... ~400 to 525 knots.
Wooooww I'm 21 but the close up of the plane makes me feel 8 lol. Hard to believe the Airbus A380 makes this super cool plane look small...
This is the same aircraft that made the first Virgin Atlantic scheduled flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico!, VS flight 81 London Gatwick to San Juan, Puerto Rico via Antigua on November 7, 2009. It makes seasonal Saturday flights though, services ended in May, will restart in November 2010! :)
Epic, I love the noise they make!
I love how they work the throttle in 2 stages like that to relieve stress on the aircraft. I think some pilots do this in 3 stages maybe. :-)
@johnhodgkinson7147
9 жыл бұрын
they stand the throttles up then check all engines rotating at roughly the same speed then apply full power. auto throttle sets actual power for the take off i think.
4:59 OMG!! i love this song
BEAUTIFUL COVERAGE
going on one of these in december to get to Orlando! so excited
oh my god that engine sound it’s just.....omg it’s so good
Right now at this moment, this particular flight is en route to Gatwick.
I used to visit Manchester airport regularly and still go occasionally. I wonder if this was one of the days I was there.
the 747 to me, is the greatest jumbo jet in the history of flying. the a380 is nice but it will never be in service for as long as the 747 has.
Nice flight
Excellent video ... I've flown on Ladybird a few times to Vegas
0:50 -- I love that sound!
might be going to Florida on one of these in December. its a beast!
Excellent video - well captured A+++
Went to Orlando on one of these bad boys best flight I've ever had.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)
great video buddy
Jeese that makes me want to command one real bad. Great video!