Avro Vulcan XH558 THE FINAL FLIGHT
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Filmed yesterday from the edge of the runway at Doncaster Finningley Airport.Just Amazing to be there to see such an historic event. Sit back and enjoy the final ever flying moments of one of the greatest aircraft ever to have flown,
I am not British, but despite of that, I feel very sad that such a stunning aircraft is not flying again. She is truly beautifull!!
Biggest issue was maintenance and parts esp the complex electronics
@Digger Gardi she was never needed because she succeeded in her role and deterred.
@Digger Gardi all true and it is also true that a sub will never be as beautiful, once seen and heard never forgotten.
@Digger Gardi I visited my son-in-law a few years ago when he was based at Lossie and then Kinloss (something to do with IT, hush-hush!) , not much going on there these days it seems.
It's 75 years old isn't it???
Truly the most magnificent and majestic plane ever to have graced our skies. I sat in the cockpit of a Vulcan many years ago with my young son, he's nearly 50 now. Each time I saw her fly I was reduced to tears. I was at Doncaster airport on her last flight, fighting back the tears again. We will never see the likes of this brilliant plane ever again. I'm glad to say my name has been added to her under wing. I'm proud to have known her.🥰
I truly love how the pilot teases to land..then goes..."not yet..not yet"...."just a bit longer...". Finally..reluctantly bringing this beautiful aircraft to a final approach and landing. If I had the money and a way I would declare this peace of British history as a heritage like the battle of Britain memorial flight and keep at least one of these amazing aircraft...airworthy and to keep inspiring the younger generation of British aviation.
They tried. But no one was left that knew their way around the engines
@@joejefferies6668 mainly because Rolls Royce decided to stop with the support that the aircraft need for ongoing operation as far as the engines were concerned. I suppose it was because of the retirement of engineers who knew these engines ( or knowing the way British bosses don't want to support things no longer profitable)
@@samrodian919 nah it was grounded mainly because there isn't a back up hydraulic system therefore if it fails your most likely dead so its a health and safety issue
That was HER ! NOT the pilot ! Each time as she comes in, as she spools back up, you can HEAR her cry "ONE more time, PLEASE !" and up she goes, as the Pilot LISTENS to her plea. BEAUTIFUL majestic Lady !
I used to thrill to these often at Biggin Hill airshows many times. And there was one year possibly 1968 when lightning had hit the top of the fin of one, but STILL she soared into the heavens.
As totally spellbound thirteen year olds a couple of friends and I held on to a picket fence a long way behind her as she started up, and the sheer POWER of that jet blast blew sections of the fence down as she moved off. That, and how the GROUND rumbled as she soared upwards and vanished in clouds are memories I will take to my grave. I have since flown with many a pilot, all of whom swear EACH aircraft has their own SOUL, and they BLOSSOM in the air.
The last time I ever saw this true British masterpiece was at Southport that year where she flew with the red arrows, I had my name added to the bombay of XH558, it just makes being British all worth it!
That part when she was about to land and then the undercarriage went back inside and she howled as if to say I ain’t bloody done yet and don’t you forget this noise!!
I remember standing on the roof of the factory where I was working in the summer of 1968 and I watched a Vulcan a few miles away rehearsing over Lake Ontario for the CNE Airshow. This great airplane doing circles, rolls, climbs and I tend to recall half loops all out of earshot. Ghostly. A few days later at the Airshow I did hear the "howl."
Like my youth and the UK's aeronautical predominance, the Vulcan is gone.
Sad.
@The Trapperin0 Yes. A few years ago at the RAF Museum outside of London.
I feel especially fortunate as an American to see one live and in the flesh on U.S. soil when I lived at NAS Glenview, IL. We had them visit every year for the Chicago Air & Water Show. I had forgotten about the howl until I started YouTubing Vulcan videos. Ohhhh, that sound! In 1978, XL390 crashed near the base, killing the entire crew, RIP.
As loud as she was overhead when flying at height she was a ghostly almost silent apparition. Many were mistaken for UFO's while night flying. Privileged to have grown up with them flying overhead.
That vertical climb out is just incredible .
For the Size and age of that plane it is incredible
Simple Aviation design combined with powerfull jet engines - that thing was a beast even though it was wayyy to expensive to run..
Basically for me the vulcan is no Bomber - it is just a very very Big fighter jet
That final 'don't you all ever forget me' howl 😍🥰🥰🥰
So sad to see her go... 5 years later and she is still sorely missed.
A Message to KIng Charles, The R.A.F has a flying Hurricane, A flying Spitfire, A flying Lancaster my question to you Sir is, Why Oh Why do we not have a Flying Vulcan? This is a Part of English History and we should have a flying example of this Magnificent aircraft for all the people of the UK and the world to enjoy, there is nothing like her and never will be anything like her again PLEASE get her back in the air where she belongs. Respectfully The English People.
The cost to keep it in the air would be prohibitive, not only that, the airframe of XH558 has flown more hours than any other Vulcan. Since it hasn't flown since 2015 it would need to be completely stripped down and every component inspected thoroughly.
The cost would be astronomical.😢☹️
@@Hawkertempest1 point is we house immigrants when the British want the icon flying leave that here and that cost easy would have paid for this to keep flying being Ex RN Sea Harrier's so I understand costs Concorde had lines snipped thats a no go the Vulcan is
What a BEAUTY, what a SOUND!!! 😀 Thanks for the video! 👌👍👍
That howl is among the most beautiful sounds of aviation history! That howl and Galaxy C5 engine throttle-up!
The howl reminds me of a sound effect from a Jurassic Park movie!
I don't think it was meant to howl???
She was never meant to howl but she was a banshee because she was built to fly. That’s exactly it. She screams her banshee roar as she takes to the sky. You either love that howl or its not your best day. I personally love her. Every quirk, every howl, every time she can just make your jaw drop with each vertical climb. She’s a proper lady and you’d be surprised how much she can swear.
Also the TF39 engines of the C5 Galaxy make an unforgettable sound which I also miss very much. The C5M Super Galaxy has new engines now so the former sound will never be heard in reality...!
Very nice Plane 👍♥
The sound of freedom. The elephant roar. I got to climb into one once . A vast aeroplane amazingly small and claustrophobic inside, the Vulcan and the Spitfire will be British icons and exemplars for engineering excellence forever.
Yes as a 14 yo schoolboy we visited the RAF apprentice school at RAF Halton and we were allowed to climb up into the cockpit of a Vulcan they had there for training the apprentices. This was in 1968 when the Vulcan squadrons were still a current operational nuclear bomber force along with the Valiants and Victors. Looking back now ( 2022 ) 54 years later, I realise it was an enormous privilege for us.
Thank you !
I am so proud of my husband who flew this plane with such a great crew from Scampton. Lincoln.a lovely married life we all had.Thanks for showing all of us in connection with her
Sights we all took,so much for granted. 21:20
I have just finished a lovely reading of all the letters from people who did appreciate her and maybe some even flew together. I could always hope so.
@@FrancesTillotson A lovely thought at 21:20 when it lands. Thank you to you and your husband. 👍
I was based at RAF Waddington in the 80’s and worked on all of the Vulcans back in the day. I was also part of the team that was based on Ascension Island, the Vulcan will always be my favourite of all aircraft ever and my favourite time of life thanks for the memories
hard to believe there's only a few years between avros Lancaster and Vulcan , Merlin roar and Vulcan Howl ,👍🤘
Thats War for you, Nothing else excellerates science and invention like it, especially when your backs against the wall.
The pace of change in those ten years was frenetic, the heyday of British aero-technical achievement.
That has to be one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built.
Even though I'm not from England, I revere the Vulcan as one of the best bombers anywhere in the world of its time. It left a lasting, untaintable impression on the RAF and it's sad to see this glorious beast was permanently grounded almost 5 years ago. RIP Tin Triangle, August 30th, 1952 to October 28th, 2015. You will be missed
the envy of the world and a tribute to british engineering well done lads
Despite the thing being more unreliable than my memory (hint, I can’t remember what this comment was about unless I check again)
And well before the EU !
It impressed the Americans, that's how good it was.
Look up "When Britain Nuked America.... Twice" on Mark Felton's channel.
its not british engineering its the engineers engineering ..cringe patriotism
Envy of the world ???
Laughable. Seriously.
A nice antique with early 1950's technology but hardly the envy of the world ... took a fleet of tankers to get one airplane from Ascension to the Falklands with a few 500lbs bombs. Envy ??? Don't think so, mate
Isis would be shitting bricks if that flew over.
that howl translates in any language into "kneel before me for I am the bringer of death"
Especially with a good old 'blue steel' bomb!
@@captaintrizer mk13 1000-pounders should be enough to bust them ISIS caves.
This plane had a really beautiful shape !
The sky's are a lonelier and emptier place now. R.I.P XH558, you filled the sky, and our hearts
I saw the Vulcan at an airshow at Finningley in 1992 and I think the following year if I remember correctly. The most amazing sight I ever seen at an airshow and that includes any modern jet fighters or bombers through out the UK in the last 40 years. Remember the sortie in the Falklands War, perfect example of what a great aircraft it was and still is. Currently on display at a museum about 10 miles from where I live, certainly worth a visit.
All these years later still feels like a crime that such a marvel of human ability and engineering isn't maintained and kept alive as a enduring lesson for everyone to the possibilities of the mind no matter the cost.
Well done to the camera person , you captured the historic but very sad last moments of this most wonderful and beautiful pieces of engineering that ever graced the skies . It always brought a tear to to my eye on the two occasions i was lucky enough to have seen it !
Dear 264,
There cannot be any more spectacular view than a Vulcan leaping skywards from the runway and then rolling in more the manner of a fighter than a bomber.
Excellent videography. Subbed.
Regards,
Z
Thank you Z for your kind comments. Having worked with VTTSC for 7 years it was a real honour to be there for that last flight. It was also a very difficult day but I am proud to have been there.
You Brits sure built a beautiful plane!
I feel so lucky to have seen her fly!
Adam. I was there
Adam. I
You guys at Vulcan to the sky have done amazing, infact keeping her going has keep me going literally. So many thanks 😊
Love you all, keep positive thanks
Sensational like all the old British aircraft that have been made, great memories to all the British public
Reminds me of the day when I was going to cycle from Lincoln from Gainsborough as a teenager. Never got there as I stopped at the viewing area at Scampton as the Vulcans were doing circuits and bumps. The sound produced as those four engines threw out everything they could to force that beautiful aircraft into the sky was enough to shake your soul loose. Even my mother misses them though she used to complain about having to stop conversations until the Vulcans had gone past. One of the flying greats.
I remember seeing the Vulcan perform at airshows at Offutt AFB in the 70s. If you haven't seen this bird do a hammer head stall, you ain't seen nothing.
This and the SR-71 have a special place in my heart!
I’ve watched this video many times and it never fails to make the hair stand up on the back of my neck, and bring a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat.
For me the harrier jet does exactly that
Me too.
I was privileged to see her fly at "Wings And Wheels" at Dunsfold about ten years ago, utterly awe inspiring, the roar and distinctive howl set car alarms off and made small children cry. I do hope she'll fly again.
"If it looks right, it will fly right."
They must have flown like angels.
I've been impressed with the Vulcan since first seeing it back in 1981 when I was on active duty. Sad to see it pass into the history books. It's still an amazing aircraft.
Britain in a nutshell there. The howl, the tease landing.... my all time favourite aircraft. My eldest saw one of the last fly overs on the day her sister was welcomed to the world by friends. I took her out for a walk on the day of her sisters baby shower. I'm delighted my 5 year old daughter (at the time) got to see that and associates that with her little sister. She still talks about it now! Imagine standing on a hill about Highclere (Downton Abbey) and watching that fly over at full chat! Epic!
I wish it was still flying today, cause it is such an amazing aircraft.
did anyone noticed how perfect was the flare in the touch & go.? so awesome
Great video. I was an aircraft electrician in the USAF, and in 1981 while TDY in Goose Bay Labrador, Canada, I got to see the Vulcan fly and go inside. I remember feeling how cramped it was for such a large aircraft. The mechanic who showed me the plane did a great job explaining how it worked. It stands as one of the highlights of my career. The Vulcan bomber was an amazing plane to see fly.
Check out 'When Britain nuked America - TWICE' on UA-cam
About 30 years ago I was working on RAF Marham. We were well used to planes taking off and landing all day but one morning I was standing on the scaffold and it began to shake, then there was this deep roar and the sky went dark directly above me. I looked up and a vulcan was flying right over my head really really low as it had just took off, it was like some sort of demonic Swan. Anyone who has ever seen one of these planes close up will never forget it, and that sound.
My Grandfather worked on the design. I'm sure he was looking down with pride on it's final flight.
The most beautiful aircraft ever made
Awesome! XH558 is one of the many Vulcans my grandfather, Squadron Leader Ced Hughes of 617 squadron flew.
Beautiful and sad at same moment. Thank you for this video.
The only Vulcan I ever saw was the one dangling its undercarriage after nearly crashing on Wellington Airport during an attempted touch and go.
She really was a beautiful and graceful aircraft.
The noise from those engines was unbelievable. ❤❤❤
Just imagine this beautiful bird with afterburners! Just imagine her going through the Mach Loop!
What a magnificent aircraft!!! I didn't ever have the privilege to work on one, but I did work on the NBS (Navigation & Bombing System) fitted into Hastings (!!!)) aircraft, training the Nav. Radar aircrew. Bomber Command complained the reaction times of the newly trained Nav. Radars, were too slow, going from a 200Kt to 600Kt aircraft!!! Then for my last 4 years (of my 12) in the RAF, I was an instructor on the Radar, Analogue Computers, Display etc. that formed the NBS System. Wow!
he truly love the xh558 that's why since the pilot touch down the xh558 he change mind and said not.. yet... not.... yet... I still wanna takeoff this plane again
The good news is this plane will be kept in a museum where it will be maintained and updated so that future generations will be able to see and appreciate it. The bad news is that it will likely not be airworthy again. A plane of any type usually has a limited service life and from whatever I’ve read this plane has done that and beyond that.
I was at It's previous 'last flight' at Cranwell where she flew her last display and they opened the bomb doors that showed the black lettering of 'Farewell'. I looked around and I never saw a dry eye, anywhere. She was so loved.
Wow yeah that was in 1992 I thought she would never fly again yet alone spend 13 years working with her. She will be much missed when moved from Doncaster.
Even now,a small child making the sound of a `jet` will make the sound of the one and only beautiful Avro Vulcan..I was lucky enough to see a group of three of them flying low over my grandparents farm on Offas Dyke regularly many years ago,the sight and sound was just fantastic.
I generally remember crying when it landed because I had been watching that thing fly for years I was like 12 at the time
I had the privilege of seeing a Vulcan at McGuire AFB in New Jersey in 1965 when I was nine years-old. Some years later I'm able to appreciate the effort involved bringing it to our shores so that I could gape at the immensity of it. I can't say that i ever saw this grand ship take to the air but its enough, now, to remember that once i stood in its presence,
I saw xh558's last display, I have always been a huge fan of this iconic aircraft and was always amazed by the power and what a graceful lady she was.
Such a beautiful aircraft can still remember the day of the final flight like the back of my hand, a memory that will never be lost
You know after the early 1990's I didn't think any would ever fly again so fortunately by a miracle we were able to get 7 more years of it flying from 2008 to 2015.
Fantastic vid of a huge occasion. England is fortunate XH558 was given a second lease on life. For myself, I am so thankful for videos like these. Many thanks!
You’re welcome glad you enjoyed the video. A very emotional day for me so lucky to have been there 😀👍
@@264flight Oh yes, it would’ve been hugely so. It was emotional for me, so I can only imagine how so for you!
So much power & grace in those Vulcan’s. Incredible that they were designed so close to the Second World War. No computers or CAD. I read they had to keep XH558’s nose down during take off, as the wing produced so much lift she would start to rotate before the correct speed was reached. Incredible.
Magmificent. Even the elements seemed to play their part in tribute, with the Vulcan dosappearing into and emerging from cloud, and mist deamatically streaming from the wings at one point. Note the final, defiant howl at around 17:00 as she flew low right in front of the spectators, though she went round twice more, and her final touchdown was gentle and graceful, seemed to be accepting the inevitable end.
It’s sheer power is only matched by its stunning beauty x
Goodbye old friend 😢
The Vulcan and the lightning were the solo stars of the show.
That was so good but so very sad. I saw her fly a few times and was always amazed at how could such a thing of beauty be so terrifying at the same time. Great vid, thank you.
The Mighty Vulcan 🖖
The most beautiful aircraft ever built. Why do you leave us so soon?
Don't cry for me argentina :)
It was in service for like 50 60 years getting a bit old
Fuck the argies, nothing a GPMG wont fix.
Pwoah, the Vulcans old!,
Never read fucking letters from your family who were over there. Say shit like that and they will slap you.
You miss what this plane represents.
Its lost on you.
It guarded you, and depending on your age.
It. Seriously. Guarded. You!
Dicks like you will be the doom of this country.
0:50 two most British things you'll ever see. The Avro Vulcan and the Ford Transit.
come on Ford Capri !!!!!!
Apart the fact the vulcun was a bit faster 😂
2.8 injection lol
6 yrs on and still brings a tear to my eyes watching this
Oh that “growl” gets me every time.
The Vulcan is a hauntingly beautiful jet. I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of seeing her fly a few times.
By far my very favourite military jet. Her vertical profile is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this video x
Didn't the pilots draw a white mark on the throttle for the maximum howl.But you wouldn't believe this VULCAN is nearly 75 years old its absolutely unbelievable
*RIP VULCAN*
WE SALUTE YOU 💂
As an air cadet at RAF Waddington in 1977,I had the pleasure of seeing 44 and 101 squadron vulcans performing a mass scramble,unforgettable.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
As a young child in the mid 1960s in New Zealand I attended an air show with the family. Not 100% sure it was a Vulcan, however the aircraft made a slow pass overhead and during the pass opened its bomb doors. The visual memory was imprinted for life.
Such a dramatic but sad ending for this beautiful aircraft..Remembering my contribuitions that I gave to rebuild her and my experience during her renovation
I used to live near Finningly air field when the Vulcans where in service and used to go and stand at the fence at the end of the runway and watch them take off and land no way to put into words the feeling of Awe at the power they gave off I think in a war situation they would have been on a par with Spitfire
@@terrymurphy66 coincidentally, Robin Hood Airport is the former RAF Finningley.
@@scarecrow108productions7 I know used to go and watch them take off at the perimater fence Awsoume
@@terrymurphy66 hope it was a 4-ship QRA Scramble.
Probably the best video of 558 and certainly the last of her flying. What a shame.. But well done to all those who kept her in the air for so long. Thanks to all concerned as my grandsons are now fans of The Mighty Vulcan.
Dont cry because it's over...SMILE because it happened!!
I have been researching my late fathers RAF history, and he was stationed at Finningley and I believe he worked on XH558 and the BOB aircraft too, to say im proud is an understatement.
Was lucky enough to be able to watch this last majestic flight.
Miss this aircraft ✈️
Awesome. When Britain ruled the skies. Beautiful flight and vid. 👍🏻
The water salute 😢
Saw these flying in Goose Bay Labrador in the late 70's when in the USAF. Never tired of watching them.
I was so privileged to see the last flying Vulcan. I watched it fly over goodwood and I heard that howling noise. I’m so sure that howling noise frightened the heck out of anyone on the wrong side of this amazing aircraft.
How much I miss her, she set a spark on any show, the first time i got her in fairford in the 1990's she stole my heart
I’ve loved the Vulcan since I saw it in Thunderball (007) when I was a boy, shame Australia never flew them but a truly beautiful aircraft, so majestic looking.
Someone must get this lovely bird back in the air Do it myself if I could lol !
Thank you for sharing this great video of the legendry Avro Vulcan XH558. I was lucky enough to see this remarkable jet 3 times. It still saddens me to think it is now a static display but I still have the fond memories from the last 3 years. Thank you again for sharing.
TORNADO TAZ still taxable
TORNADO TAZ it flew over Newbury all the time
Still in taxiable condition
Thank you so much for this. It's made my eyes moist!
I remember as a kid in 1974 my dad was based at RAF Honington home of the Buccaneers at the time. He took me into work to watch a Vulcan doing circuits and bumps one day. I was sat out side the fire section. Amazing noise.
Proper touch and go,just like the old days.Smashing video :-)
Most beautiful plane ever! Elegant and powerful! The only rival: jet SAAB Draken
Looks like a dark witch flying with a black skirt spread out . Very nice and fearful at the same time
Incredible aircraft...love the little 'bow' at the end too... 24.19. Amazing.
Very nice video , interesting view , thank you for sharing this sad but wonderful moment with us all
Have loved all these videos but this one gave me a lump in my throat.
amazing
What a beautiful, graceful lady. I'm glad she was on the side of freedom.
Nobody would ever expect to see her fly once more in the early 90's when the airframe was kind of ok and spare parts were sought all over the U.K , and the whole project to get her flying was just a long haul with only very limited budgets for too long. To have such a complicated machine fly once again, and for several Years is a huge tribute to all the volunteers, and retired personel that eventually made this happen, to hear her howling roar on takeoff once more!
Awe inspiring lump to the throat stuff , Roy Chadwick I hope would be looking down in pride.
Great great video on such a sad sad day. Thanks for all your video's of XH558 264Flight over the years, its been a pleasure watching them :)
Well thank you for sticking with me over the years it's been a real pleasure going out there and filming XH558 and bringing her to those of you who can not get to see her. Hopefully not the end though as we look forward to XH558's return for fast taxis next year. Watch this space :-).
So So sad to have this beautiful aircraft lives come to an end. An era where British engineering and expertise where world class. the envy of the world. So many beautiful aircraft from that time will sadly never fly again....Such a shame. ;(