Nosewheel and Cross wind Comment
That video is from a pretty "cool" angle. For the record, there was no intent to raise the nosewheel - it was intended and briefed to be a "restricted" speed run for several reasons. The cross-wind was a problem, not least as the Victor intakes are more efficient on the up-wind side, than down-wind. More thrust from the right against the gusting weather-cock effect, all variables in real time meant working hard on the nosewheel steering and the rudder as power came on to hold the centre - line. Equally, the cross wind made for more lift from the stbd wing as I think the video shows, but I had no idea at the time of the magnitude of the bank to port that developed so rapidly until seeing the video, nor the amount of stbd bank and rudder I had to apply to head back towards the runway. Visibility from a Victor cockpit is restricted to say the least!! OK for "bomber" straight and level, but not for close to the ground - by the seat of your pants - no computers - flying!!