Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 Final Ever Landing Into St. Athan Airport - G-VAST ‘Ladybird’

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  • Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 Final Ever Landing Into St. Athan Airport - G-VAST ‘Ladybird’
    Welcome to my channel, Bradley Penny Aviation, This is where I will share my Aviation experiences, be it 30,000ft in the air or on a muddy mound on a frosty morning capturing the first wave of departures!
    This Video: Today I visited St. Athan airport to see Virgin Atlantic’s G-VAST Boeing 747-400 Aka ‘Ladybird’ on it’s last flight from Manchester! The Landing was as smooth as butter but the nose gear bounced a bit! I had a brilliant day out and I would highly recommend st Athan airport to you!
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  • @BradleyPennyAviation
    @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +10

    Thank you ever so much for watching this video! If you enjoyed please be sure to like for more, comment, share with others and subscribe for more weekly quality content! Take care and stay safe!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      I know! It’s insane! 2.3k now!

    • @Squonkz1
      @Squonkz1 4 роки тому

      Bradley well done on 500 subs!! This video has done great

  • @dermotseamer9063
    @dermotseamer9063 4 роки тому +9

    Cool, that's me driving the tug towing aircraft off the runway, never thought I'd be on UA-cam

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +3

      Dermot Seamer Haha! Wow! That’s awesome! I know working on the tug is certainly not an easy task but you nailed it! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for you’re comment!

    • @eaglefirefly
      @eaglefirefly 4 роки тому +2

      Haha! Dermot you are now UA-cam famous! Great driving ;)

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      MA Aviation - HD Plane Spotting Haha!

    • @lonerider666
      @lonerider666 4 роки тому

      Wow you made it on UA-cam! Are you doing meet and greets? Autographs?

  • @XavierNYC
    @XavierNYC 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video, Ladybird was my first Virgin 747 flight between Manchester and JFK and Tinker Belle was my last, but I did manage to buy the lifejacket from underneath the seat on my last flight (64a) from eCube, it's a shame these glamorous ladies were retired way before there time, thanks for sharing! 👍

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you ever so much for your comment! Wow that’s incredible, I’m glad you had the chance to fly on one! Take care!

  • @MiloLabradorr
    @MiloLabradorr 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Bradley just saying congratulations on 500 subscribers half way to 1K!!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      319Plane Spotting Thanks! It’s insane right!? 🥳

    • @MiloLabradorr
      @MiloLabradorr 4 роки тому +1

      Yep 👍:) 🎉🎉🥳🥳 so happy for you!

  • @michellepenny7217
    @michellepenny7217 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic footage of this beauty. Sad day, but amazing to be able to see her fly one last time.
    Well done Bradley, another awesome video ✈🛩✈🛩✈🛩

  • @NoahAviation09
    @NoahAviation09 3 роки тому +1

    so smooth

  • @shepherdaviation9863
    @shepherdaviation9863 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video and shot!

  • @robd5711
    @robd5711 4 роки тому +1

    Epic shot bradey

  • @planespottingringway
    @planespottingringway 4 роки тому +2

    Wow this looks amazing!

  • @BarryPavish
    @BarryPavish 3 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @hvee4
    @hvee4 4 роки тому +1

    Great share, so sad to see the end of these beautiful planes. I was lucky to film one briefly flying near me on its final approach to the cotswold airport the last month. I’d love to watch one from an airport though, that would be awesome. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome mate! I was there for the Corsair 747s as well! Glad you enjoyed mate! take care!

  • @yeedos61
    @yeedos61 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Brad.It was great to see G-VAST depart on her final flight and then for you to catch the final landing at St.Athan, it reminded me of Kemble and may I say you were in the perfect spot.A shame about the wind but at least it was dry.Thanks for sharing Brad,lets see your subs head for 500 pretty soon.Chris

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      PHANTOM DROPHEAD Thanks so much Chris! It really does remind me of Kemble! Well a mini version! It took me a while to find the spot! It was extremely windy! I almost fell if my car! Hopefully I get to 500 soon! Take care Chris! I’m glad you enjoyed the video mate!

    • @yeedos61
      @yeedos61 4 роки тому +1

      @@BradleyPennyAviation You say to me take care.....you need to standing on the roof of your mum's car in those conditions !!!!-Chat soon Brad 😀😀😀😀

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      PHANTOM DROPHEAD Well! It well we’ll worth it!

    • @yeedos61
      @yeedos61 4 роки тому +1

      @@BradleyPennyAviation I definitely agree.....

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      PHANTOM DROPHEAD Yeah! Free to chat at 21:40?

  • @carolynrichardson5096
    @carolynrichardson5096 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant footage Bradley. Really great shot to see the men fitting the tow bar - shows the size of the tyres. Well done!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Carolyn! I filmed off of my camera today and to me it looks a lot better!

    • @carolynrichardson5096
      @carolynrichardson5096 4 роки тому +1

      @@BradleyPennyAviation Yes, it's certainly better than mobile I think. My brother Chris saw this flying really low over their house, before landing at St Athan, which is about 10 minutes away.

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Carolyn Richardson Indeed it is! Wow that’s awesome!

  • @someplanes4321
    @someplanes4321 4 роки тому +1

    Weldone. Good capture

  • @BearyBricks
    @BearyBricks 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent capture, such a shame they're having to go!

  • @CallumSpotting
    @CallumSpotting 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video mate... it’s so sad to see them I still can’t believe there retired now... keep up the great work 😃👍🏻

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Callum_Spotting Thanks for watching Callum! I’m glad you enjoyed! It was a very sad day 😔

  • @AS-uy3zx
    @AS-uy3zx 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video. Enjoyed watching 👍😊

  • @PHXPlanespotter
    @PHXPlanespotter 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome work as always my friend

  • @CharlieGolfAviation
    @CharlieGolfAviation 4 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Bradley - sad to see this final flight :(

  • @DOMINICAAVIATION
    @DOMINICAAVIATION 4 роки тому +2

    So sad to see this one go. Still an excellent video mate 👌

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      DOMINICA AVIATION Thanks so much mate! I’m glad you enjoyed! It was a very sad and emotional day 😭

  • @aviationjack6145
    @aviationjack6145 4 роки тому +1

    Epic video Bradley! Sad to see them go! 😭

  • @avtom_
    @avtom_ 4 роки тому +1

    Saw the insta post earlier and now I’m here!!

  • @avgecko
    @avgecko 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect touchdown 👍 Great catch Bradley - loved and subbed!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed! What a landing! Thanks for watching!

  • @goldenkoi23
    @goldenkoi23 4 роки тому +1

    I don’t think the front gear did bounce. Did you see the take off from Manchester? As it took off it did a wing wave so I think when it lands it’s like a little ‘bow’. Just before the gear goes to touch he picks the nose back up then I’m pretty sure he holds for a few seconds on purpose. I have no idea for sure, just a hunch going by the deliberate wing wave on take off.

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      It was a tiny bounce! I was watching the BIG JET TV stream! It seams at though that happened! The wing wave was really cool! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @DAMNKERRY1
    @DAMNKERRY1 4 роки тому +1

    BUTTER

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      DAMNKERRY1 It bounced at the start! However they recovered with that beautiful landing!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching mate! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @madaviation7013
    @madaviation7013 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing vid man! So sad to see this queen go wihx I had gone there to St. Athan

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      MAD Aviation Thanks so much mate! Very sad sight 😔! Glad you enjoyed!

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      What will you be uploading next mate?

    • @madaviation7013
      @madaviation7013 4 роки тому +1

      @@BradleyPennyAviation since I juts uploaded earlier in doing a bit of a my B day vlog at Renaissance and the planespotting

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      MAD Aviation Sounds great mate! When will you do a face reveal or name review mate?

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      MAD Aviation I’m not pushing you to I’m just saying 😃

  • @Uk_transport
    @Uk_transport 4 роки тому +1

    Great video mate! :) I flew on that plane to Orlando from Gatwick great flight ✈️ sad to see them rot away :(

  • @mikethemicguy
    @mikethemicguy 4 роки тому

    Sad to see her go. She was the first 747 I had ever seen in person years ago.

  • @runwayplanespotting
    @runwayplanespotting 4 роки тому +1

    Great video🙂,sad to see them get retired

  • @paulbainbridge46
    @paulbainbridge46 4 роки тому +1

    just what is happening to aviation, will it ever return to normal. love to fly and this covid makes it harder for all. was lucky to fly Concorde before retired but never any jumbo. long live the jumbo

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      I hope it does return back to normal! Concorde? Wow! I have been on a jumbo once when I was very young, I don’t remember it !

  • @AviationRailAdventures
    @AviationRailAdventures 4 роки тому +1

    Sad sight! I was tracking it land in St. Anthan! Such a shame they are being scrapped!

  • @bayareaaviation17
    @bayareaaviation17 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing footage mate!
    Truly a sad day seeing this one heading out
    Also is it just me or did she put on the breaks really fast after landing!?!?

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      It was so sad! I’m surely going to miss her! Thanks for watching! And yes it did seem that way to me! BLIMEY! that was a smooth landing! Glad you enjoyed! 😄

  • @huseyinokyar6251
    @huseyinokyar6251 4 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @craigeagle9209
    @craigeagle9209 4 роки тому +1

    Flown on her on the LGW to MCO

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      Nice one! So lucky you had the chance to fly on one!

    • @craigeagle9209
      @craigeagle9209 4 роки тому

      @@BradleyPennyAviation I've flown on their entire 747-400 fleet

  • @timsaviation4775
    @timsaviation4775 4 роки тому

    Awesome video I have a similar channel, I subscribed

  • @DAMNKERRY1
    @DAMNKERRY1 4 роки тому

    I did cabin crew on her last year in June goodbye Ladybird

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +1

      Nice one mate! Thanks for watching!

    • @DAMNKERRY1
      @DAMNKERRY1 4 роки тому +1

      @@BradleyPennyAviation WHOHOOOOOOO NG REALESED A JET2 A321

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      DAMNKERRY1 Awesome! It’s definitely on my list of models to buy!

    • @DAMNKERRY1
      @DAMNKERRY1 4 роки тому

      @@BradleyPennyAviation ba retired the 747 now Frankfurt for us.......

  • @rajnirvan3336
    @rajnirvan3336 4 роки тому +1

    Was sad enough hearing Virgin was going to retire their B747 but now British Airways also following suite. The saddest news in aviation history 😢

    • @BradleyPennyAviation
      @BradleyPennyAviation  4 роки тому +2

      It’s so sad, I am hoping to see most of them! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @AviationTravelWorld
    @AviationTravelWorld 4 роки тому +1

    So sad 😭😭😭

  • @victorgrasscourt3382
    @victorgrasscourt3382 4 роки тому +1

    Who would have thought a virus would cause all of this? It is the end of four engined commercial airliners.