I trained as an aircraft engineer to work on these.They had a wartime rapid start proceedure which could have all four engines running and the aircraft taxiing for take off in less than 2 minutes
As a kid I used to watch these from the beach in Episkopi, Cyprus doing their practice bombing runs on a floating target out at sea in the 70’s. Happy days.
Don’t know when it was last carried out at Wellesbourne but. On a couple of occasions I have seen them drag their Vulcan out. Plug in a ground unit. Start up all four engines & work the control surfaces inc. air brakes. Not visited since 2019 but at that time they kept it in good nick using mostly ex RAF personal & ATC volunteers.
I have seen it start up, I am a cadet who has watched a start up, and I’ve seen it fly. Sounds like a t-Rex, imagine hearing that before dieing, must be scary
During the height of the cold war there wasn't anywhere near all the fannying around. It was "get them airborne ' . Such an important plane all thanks to Roy Chadwick. 👍
They always ask if XH558 will ever fly again... well if someone just buys her she will. She'd make a great corporate jet. Can you imagine the look on some 22 year old yank ATC's face when she requested clearance to land at JFK? :D
Won’t happen, the reason it was grounded in the first place I believe was because of a lack of people still with the skills to service it and make the parts, basically a dying art.
When it comes to strategic bombers, the Vulcan is in the all-time top three along with the B-17 and B-52. Thi sis one aircraft I wish was still in active service. She puts the fear of God into the enemy; it is one thing to be carpet bombed by a B-52, but to be carpet bombed along with the Vulcan howl... oh yea!
Not necessarily, the howl only occurs above 91% N1 (fan speed) so if they were taking off at lower thrusts, which I'd think is perfectly feasible here, they aren't carrying a weapons load and probably have fairly low fuel, so they're light, and fairford runway (as another commenter suggested this was) isn't exactly a tiny runway. However, yes, I think the howl is definitely more pronounced head on, I'dve thought they'd get it at that angle though....
I trained as an aircraft engineer to work on these.They had a wartime rapid start proceedure which could have all four engines running and the aircraft taxiing for take off in less than 2 minutes
At RAF Waddington they always worked on the principle if the ground crew couldn't get it started "Bring in a Scouser!"
The Vulcan is my favourite aircraft. I used to stand at the bottom of the garden and watch the display at the local aerodrome. Memories......
As a kid I used to watch these from the beach in Episkopi, Cyprus doing their practice bombing runs on a floating target out at sea in the 70’s. Happy days.
Actually my best memory as a child is the vulcan, watching that display can only be truly felt when your there, amazing ❤️
Nicest video of the Vulcan Bomber that I’ve seen so far.
XH558 is so special. Not just the last Vulcan but the last of the V-bomber's!
Still an awesome video. I sure do miss Vulcan
That took me back to when I was 17 years old and working on the Line Squadron at RAF Waddington. Although rapid start was more impressive!
Don’t know when it was last carried out at Wellesbourne but. On a couple of occasions I have seen them drag their Vulcan out. Plug in a ground unit. Start up all four engines & work the control surfaces inc. air brakes. Not visited since 2019 but at that time they kept it in good nick using mostly ex RAF personal & ATC volunteers.
Loved the video , great stuff !
Amazing video! Thank you 😊
Oh sweet memories of Woodford airfield Cheshire , all gone to housing now damn it !
When UK was cool
Great video much missed vulcan
Yeah , enjoyed that, cheers 👍
This is how I have to start my car every morning
Malcolm Stockbridge HA HA!
I have seen it start up, I am a cadet who has watched a start up, and I’ve seen it fly. Sounds like a t-Rex, imagine hearing that before dieing, must be scary
Then back to the barracks to pull yourself stupid
During the height of the cold war there wasn't anywhere near all the fannying around. It was "get them airborne ' . Such an important plane all thanks to Roy Chadwick. 👍
Cool plane👍✈️
I do love to be beside the seaside oh I do love to loose a blue steel
One of the uk 🇬🇧 best aircraft l miss the howl it would be nice to see this great aircraft fly again 🤞
They always ask if XH558 will ever fly again... well if someone just buys her she will. She'd make a great corporate jet. Can you imagine the look on some 22 year old yank ATC's face when she requested clearance to land at JFK? :D
This is how you restart your flying career after Covid 19
The best bomber in the world
The most iconic aircraft in the world, get it back flying
Won’t happen, the reason it was grounded in the first place I believe was because of a lack of people still with the skills to service it and make the parts, basically a dying art.
When it comes to strategic bombers, the Vulcan is in the all-time top three along with the B-17 and B-52. Thi sis one aircraft I wish was still in active service. She puts the fear of God into the enemy; it is one thing to be carpet bombed by a B-52, but to be carpet bombed along with the Vulcan howl... oh yea!
Do you understand just how stupid that comment is?
Vulcan should be updated to a fighter plane.
45 minutes? I thought it was supposed to be a quick reaction aircraft?
Must be over an acre of wing. Fan-bloody-tastic airplane! No howl on throttle up, probably need to be recording forward of the aircraft.
Not necessarily, the howl only occurs above 91% N1 (fan speed) so if they were taking off at lower thrusts, which I'd think is perfectly feasible here, they aren't carrying a weapons load and probably have fairly low fuel, so they're light, and fairford runway (as another commenter suggested this was) isn't exactly a tiny runway. However, yes, I think the howl is definitely more pronounced head on, I'dve thought they'd get it at that angle though....
Lol great plans tv
And during the cold war 5 mins tops.
It’s not a vooolcun it’s a Vulcan