Short but great video for that UK legend! I'm french, however, as an aviation fan, i was always attracted by that big UK bird, and don't ask me the reason why, it was (and still is) like that! The "Victor" comes in second, and "Valiant" third, nevertheless, his majesty Vulcan was/is on top! I personally never watch one to fly, only through videos, and i hope that fiction join reality one day, before i definitively close my eyes! Good luck to all Vulcan to fly again, even if i know the reason why they can't today! "Merci beaucoup" to The Breakdown for post it!
Back in 64 my Father was assigned by GEC Marconi to the British Admiralty to help on the installation of Polaris into the Resolution sub, He worked on Polaris and then Trident until he retired in 97. Although Polaris signaled the end for the Vulcan, it remained his favorite aircraft. On the day of XH558 final flight, we happened to be sat in his garden enjoying a glass of whiskey. To our surprise, a shadow was cast on the garden, and from out of nowhere, XH558 appeared........it brought a tear to his eye........what a plane!
My only experience with a Vulcan aircraft ( none flying of course) was as an Aircraft Apprentice at RAF Halton in the early 1960's. The dreaded " Aircraft Flying Controls" 3 week phase on the Vulcan Boulton Paul Flying Controls Units. We had to learn the operation and sequencing of these BP control units inside out and upside down leading to an exam at the end of the 3 week phase. They were complicated even with the cut-away units for instruction! Whoever it was who designed these BP flying control units should have sought medical help. Anyway on a brighter note. Move forward to September 2023 and I am proud to say that it was my Grandson who was on the private production and filming team for this UA-cam video you have just watched. Who would have thought that was going to happen 61 years ago.
I was lucky enough to see three active-duty Vulcan Bombers perform here in the United States, just outside Chicago, Il. (NAS Glenview) in the late '70's to early 80's. I witnessed XL-390's last flight in August 1978. XL-443 came next -- two years later in 1980; the next year I was ultra lucky when XM-575 came I was able to secure an inside / outside guided tour, as well with the Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft that came with.
Glad you were able to see the Vulcan in active service. As a child I'd visit RAF Finningley 'At Home' Air displays every year - a Vulcan base - and was lucky enough to stand next to the barrier as the red alert siren sounded and the aircrew ran to the four awaiting Vulcan's - the noise and vibration as sixteen mighty Olympus engines spooled into life was quite incredible, literally couldn't hear myself speak as they took to the sky within the prescribed two minutes.......looking around the huge crowd, nearly everyone was smiling, yet perhaps with a tear in their eye too, there's certainly something very special about the Vulcan -'might and power, yet beauty and protective. I still live not far from the old RAF Finningley, which later became an airport where Vulcan 558 has been kept since her restoration and used for high speed runs - sadly the airport has now closed and the fate of 558 is uncertain. Would be very sad for her to be dismantled and moved - as when reassembled it seems her engines will never run again. Just hope the airport may re-open! Apologies for the length of my comment.
@@robertp.wainman4094 As a lad i use to watch 6/7/8 take off one after another at Scampton and Spridlington . The ground shook and your ears went deaf for a few minutes.
I used to walk around these aircraft at RAF Scampton and Waddington with a dog. I didnt know about this aircraft and its group of volunteers, well done to you all. She is a credit to you all. Ex RAF Police.
I saw one of these fly at an air show at McGuire AFB in the US back in the 1980s. Very impressive aircraft! And it's an impressive design. Close up, you can see that it's far more complex than you can see at first glance from a distance: The wing leading edge for example, has several angles rather than a smooth curve.
I was lucky enough to catch this iconic bird flying over Barton Aerodrome on its farewell cross-country flight back in 2015. Simply magnificent. Keep up the good work, all.
I worked on this aircraft at RAF Waddingon,as an electrician, from 1968 to 1971 and then again 1981 to 1982. Nice to see it running again bringing back lots of fond memories.
Had the absolute privilege and honour to meet Wing Commander Mike Pollitt and some of the other volunteers when I went down for a photo shoot last year. Many of the lads are ex RAF. So much respect for all of them for the incredible work they do in keeping this aircraft ins such condition so people like me can appreciate it.
That's wonderful I'm glad they're preserving such a beautiful plane for everybody to see in the future it's a shame there's not enough spares to let these gorgeous aircraft fly once a year but they can't
Good production values. I looked into using British Pathé footage on my XL426 films but at £600ish per use on multiple platforms I felt it wasn't good value for money. Colour grading is spot on. Nice job.
Been to visit this very same aircraft as my dads wife lives in a house not far from the airfield and one day as me and my sisters where out with our dad he told us that the Vulcan drifted of the runway and almost went on to the road but was stopped just in time
Keep the Vulcan flying, despite British air federation restrictions, don't stop vulcans ❤
Absolutely the best in the world 🌎
Short but great video for that UK legend! I'm french, however, as an aviation fan, i was always attracted by that big UK bird, and don't ask me the reason why, it was (and still is) like that! The "Victor" comes in second, and "Valiant" third, nevertheless, his majesty Vulcan was/is on top! I personally never watch one to fly, only through videos, and i hope that fiction join reality one day, before i definitively close my eyes! Good luck to all Vulcan to fly again, even if i know the reason why they can't today! "Merci beaucoup" to The Breakdown for post it!
BRILLIANT vulcans for ever 👏 ❤❤❤
Back in 64 my Father was assigned by GEC Marconi to the British Admiralty to help on the installation of Polaris into the Resolution sub, He worked on Polaris and then Trident until he retired in 97. Although Polaris signaled the end for the Vulcan, it remained his favorite aircraft. On the day of XH558 final flight, we happened to be sat in his garden enjoying a glass of whiskey. To our surprise, a shadow was cast on the garden, and from out of nowhere, XH558 appeared........it brought a tear to his eye........what a plane!
My only experience with a Vulcan aircraft ( none flying of course) was as an Aircraft Apprentice at RAF Halton in the early 1960's. The dreaded " Aircraft Flying Controls" 3 week phase on the Vulcan Boulton Paul Flying Controls Units.
We had to learn the operation and sequencing of these BP control units inside out and upside down leading to an exam at the end of the 3 week phase. They were complicated even with the cut-away units for instruction! Whoever it was who designed these BP flying control units should have sought medical help.
Anyway on a brighter note. Move forward to September 2023 and I am proud to say that it was my Grandson who was on the private production and filming team for this UA-cam video you have just watched. Who would have thought that was going to happen 61 years ago.
I was lucky enough to see three active-duty Vulcan Bombers perform here in the United States, just outside Chicago, Il. (NAS Glenview) in the late '70's to early 80's.
I witnessed XL-390's last flight in August 1978. XL-443 came next -- two years later in 1980; the next year I was ultra lucky when XM-575 came I was able to secure an inside / outside guided tour, as well with the Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft that came with.
Was that when they Nuked new York., twice.
Glad you were able to see the Vulcan in active service.
As a child I'd visit RAF Finningley 'At Home' Air displays every year - a Vulcan base - and was lucky enough to stand next to the barrier as the red alert siren sounded and the aircrew ran to the four awaiting Vulcan's - the noise and vibration as sixteen mighty Olympus engines spooled into life was quite incredible, literally couldn't hear myself speak as they took to the sky within the prescribed two minutes.......looking around the huge crowd, nearly everyone was smiling, yet perhaps with a tear in their eye too, there's certainly something very special about the Vulcan -'might and power, yet beauty and protective.
I still live not far from the old RAF Finningley, which later became an airport where Vulcan 558 has been kept since her restoration and used for high speed runs - sadly the airport has now closed and the fate of 558 is uncertain. Would be very sad for her to be dismantled and moved - as when reassembled it seems her engines will never run again. Just hope the airport may re-open! Apologies for the length of my comment.
@@robertp.wainman4094 As a lad i use to watch 6/7/8 take off one after another at Scampton and Spridlington . The ground shook and your ears went deaf for a few minutes.
@@newton18311 Laughs in Bristol Olympus
I used to walk around these aircraft at RAF Scampton and Waddington with a dog. I didnt know about this aircraft and its group of volunteers, well done to you all. She is a credit to you all. Ex RAF Police.
As a keen teenager I remember seeing 4 vulcans take off in 4 minutes from RAF Gaydon. What a sight what a sound. Fantastic.
I saw the Vulcan fly at RAF Finningley Airshow 1990. When she took off, the ground shook and all the car alarms in the car park started going off!
I miss seeing the Vulcan fly. I’m lucky enough to volunteer at Newark Air Museum and have had a good time with our Vulcan
I saw one of these fly at an air show at McGuire AFB in the US back in the 1980s. Very impressive aircraft! And it's an impressive design. Close up, you can see that it's far more complex than you can see at first glance from a distance: The wing leading edge for example, has several angles rather than a smooth curve.
I was lucky enough to catch this iconic bird flying over Barton Aerodrome on its farewell cross-country flight back in 2015.
Simply magnificent. Keep up the good work, all.
I worked on this aircraft at RAF Waddingon,as an electrician, from 1968 to 1971 and then again 1981 to 1982. Nice to see it running again bringing back lots of fond memories.
Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed!!
That's a must to visit when I'm next over that way. Keep up the good work.
When I was a child and down in Somerset one flew over me, what a sight and sound it was.
I love the Vulcan, 426 is my local but thank you for everything you do ❤❤❤
The sound of freedom ❤
Had the absolute privilege and honour to meet Wing Commander Mike Pollitt and some of the other volunteers when I went down for a photo shoot last year. Many of the lads are ex RAF. So much respect for all of them for the incredible work they do in keeping this aircraft ins such condition so people like me can appreciate it.
That's wonderful I'm glad they're preserving such a beautiful plane for everybody to see in the future it's a shame there's not enough spares to let these gorgeous aircraft fly once a year but they can't
Great work folks,have bookmarked you for a day out!
Great job 👏 was great seeing you all on the day and showing you what we do, especially getting blasted by the jets as she pulled forwards 😂
That was an awesome aircraft.
Good production values. I looked into using British Pathé footage on my XL426 films but at £600ish per use on multiple platforms I felt it wasn't good value for money. Colour grading is spot on. Nice job.
Been to visit this very same aircraft as my dads wife lives in a house not far from the airfield and one day as me and my sisters where out with our dad he told us that the Vulcan drifted of the runway and almost went on to the road but was stopped just in time
Philosophically,all because people can,t get on in peace throughout the world ,which is sad.