Spectacular beach landing RAF Airbus A400M Atlas

#Atlas #BeachLanding #Avgeek #RAF #A400
The Royal Air Force's impressive A400M Atlas landed and took off from the Pembrey Sands in Carmarthenshire
It could be seen gliding along the sand, carrying out routine training The A400M Atlas is the RAF’s newest aircraft to join the Air Mobility Force at RAF Brize Norton, providing tactical airlift and strategic oversize lift capabilities.

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  • @topfelya
    @topfelya3 жыл бұрын

    Wow ! This was better than any airshows !

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was a very enjoyable Day! I was trying a new 4K camera which I'll upload in a couple of weeks so this is with my old trusted Sony ! I heard you were there, cant wait to see you'r footage

  • @topfelya

    @topfelya

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ElwynR I will upload it later on

  • @smoothuncut
    @smoothuncut3 жыл бұрын

    That shot of the capt'n waving to U was Priceless! Fantastic Vid Thanks!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    He was looking straight at us so I waved and he waved back!! result

  • @DafyddPhillips
    @DafyddPhillips3 жыл бұрын

    Smooth as silk elwyn ✈️😎👌

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was in good hands Dafydd 😉

  • @topfelya

    @topfelya

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ElwynR Amazing footage Elwyn ! It was a fantastic day for filming

  • @topfelya

    @topfelya

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect job !

  • @Garythefireman66
    @Garythefireman663 жыл бұрын

    Amazing how well the plane lands and takes off, almost like it's on a paved runway. Great footage.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I totally agree, I will have a 4k video later! experimenting with a new video camera 😃

  • @theonlywoody2shoes
    @theonlywoody2shoes3 жыл бұрын

    Great to see the Atlas finally using a proper beach. Just over two years ago they laid a load of sand beside the runway at RAF/MOD Woodbridge airfield in Suffolk and were doing practice landings there.

  • @SpeedingTube
    @SpeedingTube3 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Elwyn! Always the best footage 😎👍

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 to kind

  • @xtrememurr720
    @xtrememurr7203 жыл бұрын

    0:26 when the beat drops

  • @denisemeredith2436
    @denisemeredith24363 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I love how these great birds land and takeoff from Pembery Sands.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @whitemoor66
    @whitemoor663 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! Goggles at the ready. For such a big bus she literally leaps into the air. Amazing how close you were to the 'strip'!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    the zoom makes it look closer 😃

  • @alangale5666
    @alangale56663 жыл бұрын

    Awesome aircraft!

  • @EliteHobbies
    @EliteHobbies3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Elwyn, I have wanted to meet you and get somewhere near the quality of your videos for years now, I can't believe that you were right next to me the whole time, another fantastic video as always, I am in awe of your work and effort that goes in to your excellent productions, I will keep trying, and maybe one day meet you in person to thank you personally for giving us the benchmark that we strive acheive. Thank you so much for this and I cannot wait for the 4K videos later.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kind words Philip, thank you 👍 I tend to keep myself to myself if you now what I mean but yes it was a great Day and there were a few Togs out there!

  • @musoseven8218

    @musoseven8218

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've probably walked past Elwyn too - Mach loop, Kemble, Fairford, Brize?? LOL!

  • @EliteHobbies

    @EliteHobbies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elwyn R, yes most of my video couldn’t be used because of the banter in the background, so it was only when I made space around me out of earshot that I could get the footage I wanted.

  • @sortofgrim
    @sortofgrim3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a beautiful aircraft. And beautifully captured, thank you Elwyn!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @Guybrush-Threepwoood
    @Guybrush-Threepwoood3 жыл бұрын

    Vive Airbus !! Force à eux dans ces moments difficiles !! 🇫🇷

  • @erolgermannemmanuel5637
    @erolgermannemmanuel56373 жыл бұрын

    🇬🇧 From another World, excellent flying (!)

  • @wendyraymond1751
    @wendyraymond17513 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely amazing absolutely loved this amazing filming thanku love an god bless x

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @tonylenton4124
    @tonylenton41243 жыл бұрын

    Just one word to describe that. Superb.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @KEITHGEE1000
    @KEITHGEE10003 жыл бұрын

    Stunning stuff, thanks for sharing. Avgeeks in heaven day for sure!!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @douglas_brighty_tan127
    @douglas_brighty_tan1273 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing and great takeoff 🤩

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @douglas_brighty_tan127

    @douglas_brighty_tan127

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ElwynR ooo yes indeed 😊

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB2573 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding footage - that's certainly (another) one for the video archives :)

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @georgegalpin5038
    @georgegalpin50383 жыл бұрын

    Any idea on what the frequencies for this type of exercise are? Thanks!

  • @gr1tornado35721
    @gr1tornado357213 жыл бұрын

    fantastic, was there Wednesday and no show

  • @gordonchard5739
    @gordonchard57393 жыл бұрын

    Great video Elwyn Thanks for share.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @TheSpottersSpouse
    @TheSpottersSpouse3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! My favourite aircraft :-) I had hoped to see this but couldn't make it down, thank you for posting this is great to watch

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @allesiofondressi2602
    @allesiofondressi26023 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking work on either side of the camera; many thanks.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @flygwada971
    @flygwada9713 жыл бұрын

    Awesome air show brilliant aircraft 👍✅

  • @boxingday11
    @boxingday113 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, wonderful 👍🇬🇧❤️

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @daiandann
    @daiandann3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as always Elwyn. So jealous. I did manage to get there a few years back, crippled myself getting down there as I am disabled and did not realise the walk down the beach was soo far, then the Hercules cancelled so it was all for nought.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeh, its a long way! we cycled around three miles

  • @kraut4676
    @kraut46763 жыл бұрын

    Super video! The Airforce of Denmark performed several beach landings at Vejers Strand / Denmark with a Hercules C-130J long times ago. The videos of this events are still in the internet

  • @ronmac1832
    @ronmac18323 жыл бұрын

    Awesome plane and awesome videos!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @crusaderade-
    @crusaderade-3 жыл бұрын

    Engine sound 👌

  • @jonwilko6305
    @jonwilko63053 жыл бұрын

    Superb video elwyn R thanks 👍

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome

  • @dondoherty8883
    @dondoherty88833 жыл бұрын

    WOW, magnificent video

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @rozsaszello
    @rozsaszello3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastyc video. Thanks.

  • @AnastasisGarametsis
    @AnastasisGarametsis3 жыл бұрын

    Impressive video and footage of this beast well done!!!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @SanjivKumar-ut4wi
    @SanjivKumar-ut4wi3 жыл бұрын

    Best video

  • @Grahamgusbull
    @Grahamgusbull3 жыл бұрын

    Pristine pictures Elwyn,so good I actually waved back at the pilot!

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    cheers, he was looking straight at me, so I waved and he waved back 😃

  • @derekporter7658
    @derekporter76583 жыл бұрын

    Niiiiiiiice!!!👍

  • @Mike-vt6nc
    @Mike-vt6nc3 жыл бұрын

    As usual an Absolutely Beautiful video, Thanks

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @timoakes450
    @timoakes4503 жыл бұрын

    Impressive

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage10283 жыл бұрын

    Great Vlog, They have huge faith in the sand being firm enough to support the plane Thanks

  • @ebbarkhan7293

    @ebbarkhan7293

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ftc I tf card

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    They dont always go ahead, they test how firm the sand is.

  • @Ltn.Immelmann
    @Ltn.Immelmann3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful pictures, very rare 👍

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @steveholmes5207
    @steveholmes52073 жыл бұрын

    And American ground controlling the action or was it the pilot either way excellent as always elwyn 👍

  • @musoseven8218

    @musoseven8218

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it was the controller who was "North American" as he thanked "452" for the work. I'm surprised that the captain of 452 didn't reply "you're welcome" LOL!

  • @steveholmes5207

    @steveholmes5207

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@musoseven8218 👍👌

  • @cupidstunt22

    @cupidstunt22

    3 жыл бұрын

    Missing you already

  • @christianlebordelais
    @christianlebordelais3 жыл бұрын

    Beau visuel

  • @cw-aviation
    @cw-aviation3 жыл бұрын

    So crisp! ,👌. I'm curious tho if you don't mind sharing, how you got the scanner audio recorded? I always assumed you had a base station at home but you seem to catch it everywhere you go. Does you camera have 2 audio inputs or something?

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    its a scanner that records, I then overlay in post

  • @LEJapproach
    @LEJapproach3 жыл бұрын

    Now I can see, why people like to spend their holidays at beaches! 😀

  • @judithsutcliffe3057
    @judithsutcliffe30573 жыл бұрын

    Excellent 😊👌

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @davemercywhippy8116
    @davemercywhippy81163 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great channel for airplane related videos!! Hello from the David and Mercy Whipple channel!!

  • @maxables1748
    @maxables17483 жыл бұрын

    That AAR probe said boiyoiyoing

  • @ahm_767
    @ahm_7672 жыл бұрын

    American pilot?

  • @jakebikesvideos6146
    @jakebikesvideos61463 жыл бұрын

    When is the best time to go to the Mach loop

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    just pick good weather and hope for the best! and not weekends

  • @lp11thewolf79
    @lp11thewolf793 жыл бұрын

    There is a game involving the a400 it's called turboprop flight simulator and it's a good game to play

  • @deltavii7499

    @deltavii7499

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, Turboprop FS is pretty good.

  • @victor-uranium
    @victor-uranium3 жыл бұрын

    The engine noise!

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven82183 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic footage and audio. I didn't know that they'd let you be so close! Noisy old birds, they fly over my home many days of the week.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

  • @musoseven8218

    @musoseven8218

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elwyn you're footage is always great, this time you've excelled yourself mate! In flight sims, I like landing Hercs and Dakotas on Birkdale Sands.

  • @peterlouriema8033
    @peterlouriema80333 жыл бұрын

    Damai sejahtera bagi rumah ini..

  • @k.pacificnw02134
    @k.pacificnw021343 жыл бұрын

    That's an Airbus?

  • @Oceanbreeze.
    @Oceanbreeze.3 жыл бұрын

    When will they be flying the loop next?

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    havent seen one through the loop in a couple of years! shame

  • @Oceanbreeze.

    @Oceanbreeze.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah we watched your video with the transporters going through 👍 any idea when will the jets be ripping through the loop next?

  • @tonysammut3799
    @tonysammut37993 жыл бұрын

    I bet it took ages to get the sand from between its toes.

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    😃😃

  • @goldyouseph5835
    @goldyouseph58353 жыл бұрын

    👍👌

  • @dh9987
    @dh99873 жыл бұрын

    Is this a daily occurrence?

  • @SteviePonder123
    @SteviePonder1233 жыл бұрын

    I might have walked past you XD Ever been to Beaumaris Elwyn?

  • @ElwynR

    @ElwynR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have,a long time ago!

  • @SteviePonder123

    @SteviePonder123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ElwynR well.

  • @davidsweeney111
    @davidsweeney1113 жыл бұрын

    These lads certainly know what they are doing, was this in UK?

  • @markturner4219

    @markturner4219

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes. in south west wales.

  • @jimbojimbog1598

    @jimbojimbog1598

    3 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be Pendine beach all sorts go on there???

  • @markturner4219

    @markturner4219

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimbojimbog1598 its Pembrey not pendine.

  • @davidsweeney111

    @davidsweeney111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimbojimbog1598 thanks, Its certainly got to be hard to take all that weight...

  • @Caktusdud.
    @Caktusdud.3 жыл бұрын

    I want to do that

  • @usarmyfl1
    @usarmyfl13 жыл бұрын

    Beaches I have been to have this stuff called sand. Not this compacted rock hard mud stuff.

  • @smudger746
    @smudger7463 жыл бұрын

    Feel sorry for the sunbathers 🤣

  • @Jpriest13
    @Jpriest133 жыл бұрын

    So the non-blustery days can be counted on one hand or two.😉 I hope they paid extra to land on beaches.🙈

  • @Skrramjam
    @Skrramjam3 жыл бұрын

    0:26 Rip headphone users

  • @ivarsmatisons
    @ivarsmatisons3 жыл бұрын

    Opā

  • @paullacey2869
    @paullacey28693 жыл бұрын

    Wow I love c-17’s they like twice as fast as buses ! Not double decker buses like smaller ones 😍

  • @michaelharvey5560

    @michaelharvey5560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Er, what?

  • @weburnitatbothends
    @weburnitatbothends3 жыл бұрын

    The RAF needs some lessons from the RAAF I think