Avro Vulcan was developed by the British aircraft manufacturer Avro in the 1950s, the Vulcan was a strategic bomber that played a crucial role during the Cold War.The Vulcan's first flight took place on August 30, 1952. It was a significant milestone in aviation history, marking the beginning of the Vulcan's journey as a strategic bomber. The aircraft underwent further development and modifications before entering service with the Royal Air Force in the late 1950s. The Vulcan's sleek delta wing design and powerful engines contributed to its success as a Cold War bomber.
The Vulcan's most notable moment came during the Falklands War in 1982 when it carried out long-range bombing missions against Argentine positions. The Black Buck missions, especially Black Buck 1, showcased the Vulcan's ability to perform long-range bombing raids, flying all the way from Ascension Island to the Falklands.
The last flight of the last airworthy Avro Vulcan, XH558, took place on October 28, 2015. It marked the end of an era for this iconic aircraft. XH558 was the last Vulcan in flying condition, and its retirement was a bittersweet moment for aviation enthusiasts who had followed its post-military service career. The farewell tour allowed people to witness the distinctive silhouette of the Vulcan one last time in the skies, closing a chapter on the remarkable history of this Cold War-era bomber.
Date | Departure | Arrival | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time | ||
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23FEB24 1607Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Ironbird | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -230 ft/m | 212 nm | 00:52 | View | |
06FEB24 1121Z | EGJJ | EGSU | 3AW | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -118 ft/m | 234 nm | 00:45 | View | |
04JAN24 1537Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Tigershark 74 | Transall C-160 (C160) | -270 ft/m | 194 nm | 00:53 | View | |
04JAN24 1422Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Danto | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -225 ft/m | 227 nm | 00:40 | View | |
03JAN24 2328Z | EGJJ | EGSU | FierceWolf | Cessna Citation Mustang (C510) | -105 ft/m | 211 nm | 00:45 | View | |
02JAN24 2336Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Renoi71 | Dassault Rafale (RFAL) | -699 ft/m | 222 nm | 00:26 | View | |
02JAN24 0955Z | EGJJ | EGSU | 6 Knots (Ciaran) | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -199 ft/m | 222 nm | 00:38 | View | |
02JAN24 0041Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Quasar Core | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -13 ft/m | 214 nm | 00:50 | View | |
01JAN24 2017Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Restoring 226 | Hawker Hunter (HUNT) | -112 ft/m | 196 nm | 00:25 | View | |
31DEC23 2342Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Devildude1 | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -644 ft/m | 221 nm | 00:15 | View | |
31DEC23 0230Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Viperstrike95 | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -401 ft/m | 220 nm | 00:20 | View | |
31DEC23 0037Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Gibboireland | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning 2 (F35) | -366 ft/m | 222 nm | 00:23 | View | |
31DEC23 0018Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Shaun Dale | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -191 ft/m | 205 nm | 00:40 | View | |
31DEC23 0007Z | EGJJ | EGSU | DruideZeus | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -919 ft/m | 201 nm | 00:40 | View | |
31DEC23 0007Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Toto249 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -212 ft/m | 200 nm | 00:32 | View | |
31DEC23 0004Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Wayne Prefontaine | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -572 ft/m | 209 nm | 00:37 | View | |
31DEC23 0004Z | EGJJ | EGSU | TheLimbix | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -329 ft/m | 209 nm | 00:38 | View | |
31DEC23 0004Z | EGJJ | EGSU | CountryFlyer | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -936 ft/m | 210 nm | 00:22 | View | |
31DEC23 0003Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Scorpio49 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -268 ft/m | 203 nm | 00:37 | View | |
31DEC23 0003Z | EGJJ | EGSU | Tarnish B42 | AV-8 Harrier (HAR) | -728 ft/m | 207 nm | 00:40 | View |
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