Landed 2014, nose finally comes down 2015. 😆 Great clip, thanks. Beautiful plane, my fave!

In the 1970's my dad and I tried in vain to get to an airshow at RAF Leuchars in Fife. I remember how disappointed I was when we were still stuck in traffic, not in sight of the airfield, when the show began. About half an hour later we watched a Vulcan do a fly by, then go vertical on full afterburners. Seeing the V-bird in full plan profile was amazing. And the sound of those olympus engines was thunderous. After seeing that we just turned around and went home.

@NowFunStarts

3 жыл бұрын

Nice memory, just one thing though, the Vulcan doesn`t have afterburners, but they were fitted to Concorde so it could accelerate to supersonic speeds..

@beagle7622

3 жыл бұрын

A similar thing happened to me at RAAF Laverton in Australia, 1975 I think. So I stood outside the base on the main Road . At the end of Display I heard something, turned around & there was a Mirage 111 at about 40 ft. There were 6 in line I think. It sounded like a truck until it passed me then made their jet noise as they passed. I ended up being in the best spot . That noise was in my head for weeks, just amazing.

@stanmullery576

2 жыл бұрын

In the 1970s the first I heard one was in the opening scene of Star Wars when the Star Destroyer came from over your head

@rogerholt8489

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry no afterburner on Vulcan.

@davidh2022

8 ай бұрын

That is awesome fella! :-)

I never tire of watching videos of this aircraft, a thing of beauty, and aptly named... "The Spirit of Great Britain". What a machine! 😎😎😎. I was directly under the flightpath of one at low level once - I'll never forget the majesty of it going overhead, and the roar of those engines.

One of the coolest looking aircraft you'll ever see.

@iriscollins7583

2 жыл бұрын

A thing of Beauty.❤️

One of the best landings I have ever seen. Absolute precision.

@johncunningham4820

2 жыл бұрын

No Pressure . The LAST operational Vulcan . Don't scratch it . 😂.

I worked as a crash & rescue firefighter at Goose Air Base in Labrador, Newfoundland. The RAF flew Vulcans there to train for low-level flights over the northern tundra and often they would perform these same long runway landings and use almost the full length of the main runway - over 10,000 feet. They just seemed to balance so easily! I've never seen any other aircraft perform so smoothly! I still think the Vulcan is the most beautiful plane ever made!

@timothybaxter7392

Жыл бұрын

The only one to come close is the B1-B That's a lovely aircraft too. I've stood in awe as it burned the runway on take off and shattered the watchers.

60 year old design. A thing of beauty. Makes the hairs on my neck stand up. Bravo.

@eatthisvr6

8 жыл бұрын

+peter charles 63 years since the prototype flew!

@rascalhusky8129

5 жыл бұрын

I agree totally.

@pierrechristian6767

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@murraythomas596

5 жыл бұрын

61 since the Arrow, just sayin, so you do the math. They didn’t pull that fixed wing delta configuration out of their ass

@stevenwhittington4119

5 жыл бұрын

The first time it flew from Woodford it brought Stockport to a stand still.

It's amazing how long it holds it's nose up after landing and uses itself as a massive airbrake.

Still blows my mind that there’s only 11 years between the first flight of the Lancaster and the Vulcan.

@jameswingrove7421

4 жыл бұрын

Jabber 1974 Hard to believe isn’t it?

@theverminator8048

4 жыл бұрын

James Wingrove the first flight of the vulcan was in the 50’s. Thats embarrasing of you

@johnmoller9222

4 жыл бұрын

@@theverminator8048 ?

@lmao.3661

4 жыл бұрын

@@theverminator8048 1974 is in his name mate.

@mickeybowmeister1944

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, a big thank you to German engineering.

Just stunningly beautiful , saw it on Volkel a few jears ago , together with the Lancaster bomber . Their sound just gives me the goosebumps .... These planes represent where the Great in Great Brittain codes from , marvelous !

I saw the Vulcan at RAF Finningley in the late 70s. It was a fly-in, display & fly-out. It drifted in along the flight line on "tickover" & at the end of the runway the pilot opened the taps fully, stood it on its tail & climbed just about vertically to start the display. You didn't hear it, you *FELT* it! The roar was incredible & yet, for a heavy bomber, it handled like a heavy fighter. Absolutely awe-inspiring. We were privileged to see its return to the display circuit & I saw it at Waddington in 2014, take off, display & land. It made me proud to be British...🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Judging by the smoothest landing and the least tire smoke on the main wheels, as well as NO tire smoke on the front wheels due to aerodynamic braking, this pilot knows this aircraft better than he knows his wife!

@frankdigiovanni4946

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@GaijinGamerGirl

Жыл бұрын

Delta wing's just have the best flight profile due to the large air surfaces. It's why they make the best gliders for their size, it's why 3D aerobatic aircraft drastically increase the wing depth to match what the delta wing always had. Why do you think the F22 performs as well as it does in high alpha?

@nmw6674

5 ай бұрын

I wonder if he handles her just as well and gets the same noise levels out of her?! If he does, give him a mention in despatches...

Someone smart once said "Don't cry that it's gone, rejoice that it was." That said, there really are some things you wish would endure forever.

@Will-qo2mx

4 жыл бұрын

If it's made of metal, it can last for future beyond you and me.

@ColdCanuck50

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, many governments have a short memory and find it easy to forget why some things SHOULD be treasured.

@nickcastings1568

3 жыл бұрын

The Argentinians found out how long it endured!

@mbeenz

3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly Well SAID,!!!!Zelda!!!!! ManyThanx From Costa Mesa Ca!!!!,👍👍🍻🎶🎶

@sh4rkbayte

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was Dr. Seuss

What a Fantastic looking (and sounding) Machine!! 👌🏽 Never looks old either. How smooth was that landing!!😳👌🏽

Beautiful aircraft, immaculate landing. This lady should be preserved for posterity.

What an incredible plane. The unique shape, those engines; the hairs stand up on the back of your neck watching it on You Tube. To see and hear this thing taking off and being put through its paces would live with you for ever.

Quite extraordinary British engineering. So proud. Yes it’s old but it still works! 🇬🇧👍🏻

@antoniomonteiro3188

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, your miss,say,same, like, cucumber, get in and, travel

@davidingram363

4 жыл бұрын

@@antoniomonteiro3188 que??

@sidefx996

4 жыл бұрын

Define "works." It was retired back in 1984.

@AviationSimulation

4 жыл бұрын

@@sidefx996 because it works if it flew in 2015

@michaelcolgan3182

4 жыл бұрын

I agree but the British need to replace it one of these days .

I used to work at the factory that made these but many years after they had finished production. I was working there in the mid 1980s but every year a Vulcan would come back and do a demonstration thank you flight for all the factory. What I remember was it coming down the runway at low altitude, then the pilot would point the nose up and turn up the gas. The power and noise was simply incredible and rabbits everywhere thought that the world had come to an end - 100s of them !!. They would come running out of their burrows at breakneck speed thinking "wtf was that?". Fabulous memory.

@aaronarden6032

5 жыл бұрын

martin fox l

@NeilEAnlin

4 жыл бұрын

You think that's cool....the B1 Lancer makes that thing sound like a moped!!

@Axl_Pose

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeilEAnlin The B1 is just loud. The Vulcan made a noise that would make you shit your pants.

@jeffouellette9946

4 жыл бұрын

@@Axl_Pose what happened to your name? Mandela effect?

@Axl_Pose

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffouellette9946 Nope! This has always been my name. Slush is my guitarist. You may have heard our band Thumbs N' Noses?

My father navigated this No 9 sq i was so proud of him .And the victor 57 sq these where real planes unlike the mine things we see today . I remember these on the runway lots of them as a child . And have photos of me and my brother inside as a child .The RAF was very real then

@timothybaxter7392

Жыл бұрын

Was at Marham with 617Sqn Tornado/ When 55 Sqn was still going. Had the very good fortune to the final farewell of the Victor. My god it was an awesome display. They did a scramble take off. They almost ploughed the grass with a wingtip. The next 10 minutes was amazing. Speed runs, power climbs at full thrust. Scaring the tower. The pilot, after he landed, got an interview... without coffee. He simply said. I'll never fly that again. Why should I care.

That is how you land with utter control and confidence in your natural ability. Nose up after the rear gear touches deck, hardly a burst of rubber. Explanation..... British pilot 👍

@jimbaird4651

4 жыл бұрын

I agree Darren.What a team.Worked at Farnbrough 1994.Saw the most amazing displays ever from aircraft and most of all Pilots from all over the world.What a thrill ! !

@Smokeyr67

4 жыл бұрын

Darren Keen I’m not knocking your patriotism, but to be fair there are a lot of pilots of different nationalities who are equally capable.

@Rkolb2798

4 ай бұрын

@@Smokeyr67ah but they don’t have to pay for the tyres 😂

My God we knew how it do it back then. Still stirs the emotions.

Legendary plane Legendary pilot Legendary landing

The most beautiful plane ever to have graced our skies. I miss it so much.❤

I've been lucky enough to see this thing of beauty up close,many of times. Timeless.

My dad use to navigate this plane (9 ) .I remember as a child climbing in side one with my brother .Still have the photos

Respects to the B-2, B-17 and B-52. This plane’s design literally screams bomber. It’s a masterpiece!

@jstoli996c4s

4 жыл бұрын

And the B-1B ;)

@stonesie81

3 жыл бұрын

In it's day and at altitude that massive wing and 4 powerful Olympus turbojets meant it could out manoeuvre fighters of the day like the US F101 Voodoo, Look up "Operation Sky Shield" where Vulcans played the part of enemy bombers in a test of US air defences.

@timothybaxter7392

Жыл бұрын

@@jstoli996c4s My number 2 plane... Gorgeous.

She really was beautiful, and that landing!!!!! Wow

One of the most impressive aircraft.To see it fly over Plymouth sound and also at Bournemouth is clearly lodged in my memory. It looks stationary in flight even flying at 400mph

This is some of the best footage I have seen of Vulcan, thanks for your efforts, like the ATC sound track too...nice one Sir!

I got invited into the cockpit on one of these in the Seychelles in 1976. Amazingly small! Fantastic experience!

Was loudest thing in the sky. Just about fills a hemisphere with that ungodly roar. Unmistakeable from miles away.

@iriscollins7583

2 жыл бұрын

Like the Spitfire, unique sound. On occasional times have had both fly over my home. Wonderful.

I remember going to Finningley air display in the 1960's. The highlight of the afternoon was a vulcan 'scramble', with several (I think at least 6) taking off together in formation. I wouldn't describe many things as being 'awesome', but that met the criteria. Truly awesome.

@chrisstevens8505

4 жыл бұрын

Saw that a few times,highlight of the show for me. Three or four taking off nose to tail, the ground shook and the noise fantastic.

I fell in love with the Avro Vulcan B1 at Rhosneigr when my brother and I used to lie in the sand dunes and watch them land So beautiful

That was when Britain was Great Britain 🇬🇧 not a subsidiary. Loved the video brings back good memories of what this country was made of

@Chuffin_ell

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Foster know the feeling

@hughgordon6435

3 жыл бұрын

Sir ,not knocking your patriotism, however, the proper name is greater Britain, prior to the union, alot of uneducated oiks were calling Scotland North Britain. Sooo whe the union happened, the collective name was greater( larger, bigger ) Britain, never stood for the greatness ( might) of the country, and has been hijacked (by some) to try to imply Britain's might in byegone eras. Hope this helps

Man made this!!! Just AWESOME! That landing tho😍😍

Beautiful!!!! Loved watching this. Great close ups and superb quality. Vulcan never fails to please 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 amazing to see her beauty and power. Thank you for this!!!!!!

I lived 8 miles from the former RAF St. Athan base in South Wales, and for many years loved the open day event. The highlight of the flying display was the Vulcan. First approach skimming down the runway at about 200 ft, and lighting the afterburners and going almost vertical. The delicious deafening roar and feeling your insides shaking was unbelievable. Second pass down the runway banked to port with bomb bay doors open, showing the crowd the empty bay, and thankfully never having to be used in the role it was designed for. Very happy memories. 2nd fav in the display was the EE Lightening.

I was at Church Fenton air show in 1982. Lucky to have witnessed a vulcan flyby. You could feel the vibrations in your chest it was that noisy. Not forgetting red arrows display. Memories that never fade.

I can't help seeing a beautiful eagle landing with the in full span. Just amazing!

I saw a Vulcan fly at an air show at Edwards AFB, California back around 1981. What an awesome plane.

The British have always been the leaders in beautifully designed aircraft. Incredible aircraft

To this day still one of the most stunning and majestic beasts ever made

Saw a Vulcan fly at an air show at Anderson AFB, Guam. 1978? Beautiful airplane!

I remember seeing one of the first Vulcan Mark 1 aircraft when it came to the Base we were stationed at in England back in early 1956. It came there for an airshow and needless to say, it was the show stopper. All the British airplanes, being so different from American ones; were always a sight to see for us, as I am sure our American planes were for the English/Scot/Welsh peoples. Thankfully, we are truly ALLIES and FRIENDS even over and above our political differences.

@Harry-xu2yn

4 жыл бұрын

There is in fact a very easy, common phrase, for English/Scot/Welsh people. Its called British. And that my friend was the most sarcastic way I could've said that :) Nice comment.

@neilewart4347

2 жыл бұрын

What a pity we can waste billions on the white elephant that is HS2 but can't this magnificent example of British engineering in the air

Sometime in the sixtys at an air show in Laverton Melbourne Australia a Vulcan did a flyover and fifty odd years later it is still one of my best memories you could feel the sound in your bones it was fantastic

The beautiful Vulcan ❤❤❤Harrier JJ, Vulcan, Spitfire and Hercules .... my fauvourites ❤❤❤❤ The AWESOME RAF ❤❤❤

The Vulcan Effect: The emotional affection of an aircraft so strong that it can bring grown men to tears.

Remember, before everyone gets in a pissing contest about how good or how unnecessary this aircraft was, IT WAS USED AS A DETERRENT. It worked well wouldn't you say?

@EleanorPeterson

3 жыл бұрын

Martha, this is KZread - how DARE you make a reasonable, rational, sensible Comment! ;-)

@electrolytics

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the benefits of having a healthy Aerospace/Defense Industry. It's good for your nation's economy and technological relevance.

My house at this time was a 1/4 of a mile from goodwood so i saw this exact display, it was breathtaking and i will never forget that howl as it banked hard over me

I was lucky enough to see a couple times the Vulcan preform at airshows here in the United States, always a favorite of mine.

@joewilson9744

Жыл бұрын

I got to see it at Dulles. It did several flybys at Transpo!

JMJ n the awesome Vulcan, what a combination. Thankyou for sharing! HOWWWWWLLL ☺ ☺ ☺

The Vulcan has been a favourite of mine since I was a child never be another one like it

Have seen the Vulcan fly many times at Abbotsford airshow and it is absolutely the loudest aircraft I have ever heard.

Epic touch down!! Smooth as can be!

As graceful and elegant as it is possible to be for a machine of such destructive power.

Superb!!....camera work spot on, great sound! 👍🏻

Thankyou for that video. It brings a lump to the throat and a year to the eye. I saw this over EMA a few years ago at the aeropark. 👍👍👍👍

Love this, thank goodness we have these films ...simply the very best ever....and much missed.

Thanks for the upload! I'm watching in October 2020 and feel much better after that fortifying dose of vitamin V... :-)

As a youth around 1952 me and friends used to cycle down Bridal lane close to Avro,s main runway to watched the small 707 deltas that preceded the mighty Vulcans and then the strait leading edge first prototypes. Later I started at Woodford my apprenticeship working on Vulcan,Shackleton and later Nimrod and HS 748 prop jet hi wing short tale off planes.

I like how he used the wing to slow down on landing. Amazing flying and no need for a parachute.

Butter smooth landing well done to the pilot 👍😀❤️

Am in tears I so remember the Vulcans flying from RAF Waddington when I was kid and it still brings goosebumps now I am 71 years of age I still remember the noise of the Vulcans taking of one after the other when they were scrambled.Great Memories.xx

The Best looking plane I have ever seen..I was working on a tall office block in Leeds right at the side of Leeds train station in the early 90s..We were on the roof one day when I heard this huge raw getting louder and louder we looked up and Concorde was flying right over our heads what a sound I should imagine this is even louder ..?

Fantastic aircraft saw the last time it flow at Fairfield a couple of years back the government should step up and sponsor it to keep it flying.

O Flap take off and landing... Interesting... Enjoyed the speed brakes usage on final, landing and rollout... BEAUTIFUL touch control by the flying pilot exhibiting a very nice touchdown.... Loved the masterful display of aerodynamic braking with the nose wheel held off and then IT was put down gently...! GREAT Vid...! Thanks for posting this...! Gordon

That might be the smoothest landing I've ever seen.

@alanmumford8806

6 жыл бұрын

With something that precious, it had to be!

@donaldrobertson5779

5 жыл бұрын

DITTO

@donaldrobertson5779

5 жыл бұрын

Number one reply, that is!

@32godehlia

5 жыл бұрын

A380 San Francisco

@uprightchoppers

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

What a beautiful machine, cannot help watching this plane fly.

WOW!!! What a beauty... looks like a insect when on the ground. Thanks for sharing this.

One of these magnificent jets used to fly in the Toronto International air show every year when I was a wee lad.....still one of my faves!!

Could this be the greatest looking aircraft ever produced given its operational era.

@davidboardman8590

5 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely and one of them should be kept airworthy for all time.

@pierrechristian6767

5 жыл бұрын

No doubt

I remember it at the FOS. I think we went back to my Dad's TVR to get something to eat and then it was doing its thing. Looked stunning. There were quite a few car alarms set off that day too.

My god that is so spectacularly beautiful. We made some decent aircraft back in the day.

Just by watching this old bird it just flies Beutiful and with grace that left bank just after take off says it All thank you for posting !!!

That was the best landing I think I have ever seen, just the tiniest amount smoke from the tyres , I had to look twice to see it. That pilot caressed the Vulcan to the ground. Oh and great camera work too, you showed the Vulcan off to perfection.

I saw XL-390's last flight in 1978. Got a nice inside tour of XM-575 as well. XL-443 came in 1980. Been a fanatic ever since.

@ada205mi

5 жыл бұрын

Assuming you toured XM575 at EMA Aeropark? I also toured inside her many years ago when she lived on the other side of the runway where the old viewing area use to be. Not sure now, but not many years back at least two of her engines were still fully operational.

One of the RAF Vulcans came to the RAAF airshow at Laverton AFB, Australia in 1964. Over 50 years later I can recall how LOUD it was. An awesome sight with that huge delta wing. cheers.

@CubejamF1

7 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there remains just this single airworthy Vulcan & it lost its permit to fly years ago. It has been in storage for months.

@javiergilvidal1558

5 жыл бұрын

It was not the Vulcan, it was The Beatles! And the Greatest Roar of Them All..... the "Welcome Back, Ringo!" after hi tonsils operation!

@stevewinzar8173

5 жыл бұрын

I was at Laveron RAFAF base in 1974 on the occasion of the RAAF 50th jubilee Airshow. They flew over a Vulcan, and a Handley-Page Victor in refuelling rig with four Lightnings close in behind mock refuelling . I have the photos to this day and still think how lucky I was to see these three types.

@javiergilvidal1558

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky indeed.... If only they could have kept a Valiant in flying condition!

@kramrollin69

5 жыл бұрын

I was at the Edinburgh RAAF base in Adelaide, at the 50th year anniversary, But Im sure it was 1971. Love the F4E Phantoms we had then. I remember the Vulcan fly over, it was/ is the loudest aircraft I have ever heard.

can you believe this beautiful vision was the succesor to the lanc?!? and also the end of our air superiority............

Cet avion est magnifique, avec sa voilure particulière. Et je ne parle pas des atterrissages que je trouve uniques, par leur style, surtout quand ils sont vus de face. Tout simplement gracieux !!!

@derekdibley4878

5 жыл бұрын

Raf J

MAGNIFICENT BRITISH BUILT,

@timmason7430

4 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST aircraft of the time. So, NO! Not a piece of shit. FYI Vulcan could do a Barrel roll.

@aarontaylor1484

4 жыл бұрын

That's why it's leaking oil its British built

@TheDeviantgeezer

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Taylor like the us B1? British Aircraft of that era were amongst the best if not the best in the world

@TheDeviantgeezer

4 жыл бұрын

Dyatlov you know nothing

@cnfuzz

4 жыл бұрын

@@timmason7430 even james bond knew it was destined for the bottom of the sea

Back in the early 70's I was at a riverside festival. I did not know the Vulcan Bomber was going to be flying overhead that day and could not believe my eyes and ears when I saw it. I fell in love with that plane and often watch the videos and still get a real thrill from the sound and the flying.

What a landing! So smooth

That is ONE BEAUUUUTIFUL aircraft! Terrific, powerful and awesome. What a memorable design.

Great to see, & great camera work.

Lovely video, incredible landing, soft and smooth, but one always craves for more.... If only the camera had held on until this cute beast retracted her air brakes.... Can´t have enough of her!

Excellent quality, great location for shooting and added bonus of hearing flight control talking to the crew, well done that man!

Beautiful aircraft! A Squadron of these came TDY to my base in the states, in the early 60's but in those days they were painted white with the British logo. Stunning to look at and watch them flying. Thanks for posting.

@Pitcairn2

5 жыл бұрын

byoh Anti Flash White.

Saw one of those at Barksdale back in the 70's. Stunning, beautiful aircraft.

Gorn--but never to be forgotten.

I seen it at Goodwood that day. Still can’t believe I seen it, it was incredible looking

We used to go camping in Devon or Cornwall?? too young to remember, but I do remember seeing the Vulcans and Lightnings at low altitude from the nearby RAF station, what a sight and sound!!!

Beautiful aircraft ... was at Goodwood that year to watch the display!

I spent many hours on guard duty in Malta under the Vulcan back in 1975.

Beautiful. I love the Vulcan ❤

Wondergul sound....witnessed Farnborough Air Show in the late 50s. I was about 40ft away....shittin' it!!

Wow. One of these flew over Orlando, FL when I was a kid.

I once walked underneath one at RAF Hendon. I was absolutely astonished.

Very good video ,I will miss that beautiful delta aircraft ,the most beautiful aircraft of all time ,happy new year to 😀

Excellent footage!

Beautiful plane even today. Along with the canberra bomber one of the best. Interestingly in Jacksonville Ar. at the Airbase where c-130s fly, you encounter a Canberra Bomber as one of the three jets shown.