Vulcan final flight live broadcast now.
Several cameras
I reckon if you chip in for the DVD you will see more than this. I've got my tickets for the raffle. First prize a fast taxi next spring, right hand seat.
How terribly British the Vulcans last flight.
A large, backwoods, provincial airport with less movements then Popham on rainy day, is unable to organise a fitting send off for such an iconic aircraft. As usual at most large aviation events in UK the local police force appears powerless to control access from local roads , and in fact intending enthusiasts are actually told to stay away.
Enthusiasts with light aircraft could have been invited, plenty of parking, oh sorry mandatory handling and PPR required, not enough security staff to to cope with the perceived risk assessment I suppose.
And of course with a couple of holiday 737's chaos would have ensued.
A large, backwoods, provincial airport with less movements then Popham on rainy day, is unable to organise a fitting send off for such an iconic aircraft. As usual at most large aviation events in UK the local police force appears powerless to control access from local roads , and in fact intending enthusiasts are actually told to stay away.
Enthusiasts with light aircraft could have been invited, plenty of parking, oh sorry mandatory handling and PPR required, not enough security staff to to cope with the perceived risk assessment I suppose.
And of course with a couple of holiday 737's chaos would have ensued.
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Spain
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vulcan memories
I watched Vulcans over my primary school in the 60s, returning to Woodford from test flights carrying the Blue Steel weapon.
At a Woodford airshow ( 66 or 67?) a Vulcan performed a RATO departure. With a good headwind, all was silent along the crowd line (right up close to the runway with just a rope barrier and a patrolling policeman to keep us in check) but one watched the rippling air as he rushed towards us the, BANG!; the loudest noise I had heard as the beast darkened the sky.
Late 60s, Again heading back to Woodford, the Olympus engine strapped to the bomb bay for the airborne trials on the future Concorde powerplant, during which trials the testbed shut down all 4 internal engines and flew out over the Irish Sea.
74 or 75, NAS Portland, a retiring Vulcan pilot taking a final trip around UK asked for a GCA to overshoot. We all rushed out of the tower to witness the final stages. Like the proverbial giant bat he swept in over Chesil Beach, lifted one wing to avoid taking the SPN-35 with him, touched the main gear down in a puff of smoke before screaming away over Weymouth. A pre-warned Naval Airman rushed onto the runway, a pot in hand, and painted a white edging to the rubber streak to mark the day Britain's biggest bomber "landed" at our shortest military runway.
Thanks for the memories
At a Woodford airshow ( 66 or 67?) a Vulcan performed a RATO departure. With a good headwind, all was silent along the crowd line (right up close to the runway with just a rope barrier and a patrolling policeman to keep us in check) but one watched the rippling air as he rushed towards us the, BANG!; the loudest noise I had heard as the beast darkened the sky.
Late 60s, Again heading back to Woodford, the Olympus engine strapped to the bomb bay for the airborne trials on the future Concorde powerplant, during which trials the testbed shut down all 4 internal engines and flew out over the Irish Sea.
74 or 75, NAS Portland, a retiring Vulcan pilot taking a final trip around UK asked for a GCA to overshoot. We all rushed out of the tower to witness the final stages. Like the proverbial giant bat he swept in over Chesil Beach, lifted one wing to avoid taking the SPN-35 with him, touched the main gear down in a puff of smoke before screaming away over Weymouth. A pre-warned Naval Airman rushed onto the runway, a pot in hand, and painted a white edging to the rubber streak to mark the day Britain's biggest bomber "landed" at our shortest military runway.
Thanks for the memories
Looked like the camera broke down right in time for the historic final touchdown.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: last time I looked I was still here.
Posts: 4,507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Surely Nat Geo, or even the BBC- finally, had a 'final salute' documentary planned and actioned. Surely surely? If not then heads should be on the block.
The BBC? Nah they only do poetry, all day gymnastics and fancy dancing. Aeroplanes are dirty, noisy and industrial if you work in Broadcasting House.
I think their treatment of the whole business has been appalling. As for Nat Geo, well if the Vulcan had been built in the US, I'm sure there would have been a programme on it.
I think their treatment of the whole business has been appalling. As for Nat Geo, well if the Vulcan had been built in the US, I'm sure there would have been a programme on it.
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: dn105au
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was shocked at the intimidation heaped on the Vulcan Trust in trying to operate this historic last flight. Everyone was told to stay away!
In terms of commercial flights at DSA on wednesday, there was a single TOM departed 0720 and returned from PFO at 1820.
One of the threats issued by the authorities was the danger to the commercial operation of the airport!
Absolutely, totally unbelieveable, Spirit Of Great Britain does not exist any more
In terms of commercial flights at DSA on wednesday, there was a single TOM departed 0720 and returned from PFO at 1820.
One of the threats issued by the authorities was the danger to the commercial operation of the airport!
Absolutely, totally unbelieveable, Spirit Of Great Britain does not exist any more
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: last time I looked I was still here.
Posts: 4,507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Had the Vulcan trust runout of money? Did they not have any cash for a tribute film; even a chase plane for the tour? Surely, within the ranks of the trust members there were a few that had access to a suitable air to air photo plane? A coordinated scheme to launch locally and film the tour; to save costs rather than a full tour wingman? Much of history has gone unseen.
Thread creep: I was shocked that no documentary was made of the first round the world Burt Rutan a/c trip; nor the 1st balloon; nor many other 1st's in aviation. OK, this was a last, but the connecting theme is historical moments in aviation. A/C are getting less & less items of affection to the public. Bit like cars; they all look the same. The Vulcan might have been one of the last of those.
Thread creep: I was shocked that no documentary was made of the first round the world Burt Rutan a/c trip; nor the 1st balloon; nor many other 1st's in aviation. OK, this was a last, but the connecting theme is historical moments in aviation. A/C are getting less & less items of affection to the public. Bit like cars; they all look the same. The Vulcan might have been one of the last of those.
final flight kept secret!
Seems to be a bit unfair to the people who have paid for it, supported it, bought the souvenirs at shows up and down the country, being denied the last chance to see it fly.
The website was still saying "watch this space" even after the flight was over.
Poor show.
Rans6......
Seems to be a bit unfair to the people who have paid for it, supported it, bought the souvenirs at shows up and down the country, being denied the last chance to see it fly.
The website was still saying "watch this space" even after the flight was over.
Poor show.
Rans6......
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: welwyn
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There were sound reasons behind the small notice period given for the final flight. She's grounded now so perhaps the criticism can now stop and we can reflect on what a star turn the air display circuit has lost.
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Manchester
Posts: 891
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, if the crew was stupid enough to fly the alleged manoeuvre so soon after the Shoreham disaster, they shouldn't really expect any sympathy.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: UK
Age: 69
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 9 minute BBC Inside Out Piece on the final flight, as broadcast on Monday..... a pretty good job I thought.
https://youtu.be/hTTh0WT3ZHM
https://youtu.be/hTTh0WT3ZHM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: East in the hills
Age: 61
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BBC now have footage of the two rolls she did on route back I was talking to ground observer at time on mobile when he told me what she was doing I did ask him twice but this was never going to be a secret Footage of Vulcan performing barrel roll investigated - BBC News
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Berkshire, UK
Age: 79
Posts: 8,268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The clip won't play for me but I'll guess that Guy Martin is going to build a Vukcan, using parts from an old combine harvester and a couple of Olympus engines he found in his shed.............
