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 1642Z | EGSU | EGNT | Ironbird | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -68 ft/m | 203 nm | 00:35 | View | |
06FEB24 2009Z | EGSU | EGNT | 3AW | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -198 ft/m | 213 nm | 00:37 | View | |
05JAN24 1044Z | EGSU | EGNT | Danto | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -65 ft/m | 219 nm | 00:40 | View | |
04JAN24 1656Z | EGSU | EGNT | Tigershark 74 | Transall C-160 (C160) | -262 ft/m | 189 nm | 00:53 | View | |
04JAN24 0022Z | EGSU | EGNT | FierceWolf | Cessna Citation Mustang (C510) | -30 ft/m | 198 nm | 00:46 | View | |
03JAN24 2323Z | EGSU | EGNT | Renoi71 | Dassault Rafale (RFAL) | -124 ft/m | 202 nm | 00:40 | View | |
02JAN24 1759Z | EGSU | EGNT | Quasar Core | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -36 ft/m | 228 nm | 00:56 | View | |
02JAN24 1049Z | EGSU | EGNT | 6 Knots (Ciaran) | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -350 ft/m | 219 nm | 00:33 | View | |
01JAN24 2129Z | EGSU | EGNT | Restoring 226 | Hawker Hunter (HUNT) | -912 ft/m | 192 nm | 00:24 | View | |
01JAN24 0021Z | EGSU | EGNT | Devildude1 | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -185 ft/m | 219 nm | 00:14 | View | |
31DEC23 2014Z | EGSU | EGNT | CountryFlyer | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -117 ft/m | 196 nm | 00:27 | View | |
31DEC23 0248Z | EGSU | EGNT | Viperstrike95 | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -1752 ft/m | 189 nm | 00:16 | View | |
31DEC23 0107Z | EGSU | EGNT | Gibboireland | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning 2 (F35) | -2423 ft/m | 209 nm | 00:25 | View | |
31DEC23 0106Z | EGSU | EGNT | Shaun Dale | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -147 ft/m | 206 nm | 00:46 | View | |
31DEC23 0055Z | EGSU | EGNT | DruideZeus | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -436 ft/m | 209 nm | 00:39 | View | |
31DEC23 0053Z | EGSU | EGNT | MDA009 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -159 ft/m | 206 nm | 00:34 | View | |
31DEC23 0052Z | EGSU | EGNT | TheLimbix | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -186 ft/m | 198 nm | 00:31 | View | |
31DEC23 0051Z | EGSU | EGNT | Scorpio49 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -34 ft/m | 198 nm | 00:37 | View | |
31DEC23 0049Z | EGSU | EGNT | Toto249 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -141 ft/m | 199 nm | 00:29 | View | |
31DEC23 0047Z | EGSU | EGNT | Pappa_Razzi | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (F16) | -214 ft/m | 189 nm | 00:29 | View |
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