Vulcan XH558 at Thirlmere and Dunmail Raise, 10 October 2015
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Published 2015-10-10
Seen here the Vulcan flies over Thirlmere, passing me at Dunmail Raise, then on towards Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere.
All Comments (21)
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The Vulcan, and the spitfire are 2 of the most iconic planes ever to be built
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Every time I watch this it brings a lump to my throat. I'm sure I'm not alone.
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When I was boy living in the US in the 70's, we went for a holiday to England and Scotland. We drove by an air base and saw Vulcans taking off and landing as we drove past. What a sight for a 8 year old boy! My dad also has a nice photo of one flying in Malaysia when he was based at Butterworth, Penang.
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I had the pleasure of being treated as a VIP at the Biggin Hill airshow some many years ago where one of these fantastic aircraft came down the runway and went vertically into the air just in front of our tent. The heat and the blast from the exhaust jets was just like standing in front of a furnace and the noise was so loud you honestly could not hear yourself think. I wouldn't have missed the experience for the world.
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I saw one once at the RAF St. Mawgan air day in 1986 and it was awesome. It was like looking up at a pre-historic animal. Beautifully majestic.
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The sound of it resonating throughout the valley is probably indescribable,those who could have, never survived the tornado/earthquake ensemble to be able to. Love when it banks left and vanishes behind the hill. You see it for seconds, hear it for mins. upon mins.
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From the U.S. with our history of amazing aircraft and bombers the Vulcan is still in my number one spot. A true beauty and beast, I hope they keep her flying for years.
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She was the Spirit of Great Britain by name, and some of that spirit died when she stopped flying. I saw her many times, and Vulcans were part of my youth. By far the most impressive aircraft I've seen and heard.
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Superbly shot from a perfect advantage point, great sound, held steady 10 out of 10
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Loved being stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in late 70's. Had a couple of Vulcans do flybys, but the thing that impressed me most was at the Tiger Meet 77 at RAF Greenham Common. The Vulcan did loops during its air display, not 1, not 2 but several. Will never forget that.
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As a boy I remember being on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. We heard some aircraft and watched as a pair of USAF A10s flew through the valley below us. I was really excited to be able to look down on a flying aircraft.... for about five minutes until a Vulcan followed them through and made them look like models!
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As a little kid in the 50s these used to fly over my house in Leavesden at rooftop level. Awesome. You could see every nut and bolt. To me they looked like spaceships from a comic. Also saw the flames from engines being tested at the aerodrome.
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Julian T, many thanks for sharing your great footage. That PLANE, that SOUND, and the rolling hills too, just fantastic, I wish I was there & I wish this awesome beast would live forever!!!! BIG, BIG Thanks to those who flew & maintained them, back in the day!!!πππππ
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Astonishing aeroplane. Every time I saw one display flying I had to suppress the immensely uncool urge to salute like Captain Mainwaring and then burst into tears through sheer excitement. Love how gage Vulcan managed to pull off the 'disappearing from certain angles' trick decades before the B2. Great piece of footage. Nice one. Thank you.
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One of the greatest sights in aviation. Thanks for the fantastic footage Julian.
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What a truly iconic piece of engineering the Vulcan was. Thanks for putting this up
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The old Lady of the skies. One of my favourite planes ever. β€οΈ
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That was spectacular, she really was 'The Queen of the Skies." Spent 18 months at R.A.F. Marham and it made my day every time a Vulcan came in for a couple or three approaches.
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I never get tired of seeing the MIGHTY VULCAN she is a graceful aircraft well missed in our skies
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I used to watch this beautiful jet "practicing" for the years displays over Elvington airfield. It was always magical. Such a loss to those who have never experienced the "V" bombers. Fantastic plane, unforgettable memories.
