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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25JAN25 1800Z | EGQS | EGPK | Count Zepp | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -891 ft/m | 177 nm | 00:35 | View | |
18FEB24 1832Z | EGQS | EGPK | Ironbird | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -201 ft/m | 150 nm | 00:44 | View | |
15JAN24 1411Z | EGQS | EGPK | 3AW | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -261 ft/m | 186 nm | 00:31 | View | |
03JAN24 1515Z | EGQS | EGPK | Tigershark 74 | Transall C-160 (C160) | -351 ft/m | 138 nm | 00:43 | View | |
02JAN24 1627Z | EGQS | EGPK | Danto | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -168 ft/m | 2210 nm | 00:29 | View | |
02JAN24 0042Z | EGQS | EGPK | Fredaster | Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) | -394 ft/m | 175 nm | 00:35 | View | |
01JAN24 2346Z | EGQS | EGPK | Qrusher | Boeing 747-8 (B748) | -191 ft/m | 186 nm | 00:37 | View | |
01JAN24 1838Z | EGQS | EGPK | Hot_Pants On-Fire | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -646 ft/m | 214 nm | 00:27 | View | |
01JAN24 1345Z | EGQS | EGPK | Kingsman9965 | DHC-7 Continental | -205 ft/m | 142 nm | 00:48 | View | |
01JAN24 0826Z | EGQS | EGPK | 6 Knots (Ciaran) | Aveko VL-3 (VL3) | -52 ft/m | 140 nm | 00:23 | View | |
01JAN24 0127Z | EGQS | EGPK | Quasar Core | Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) | -144 ft/m | 175 nm | 00:49 | View | |
31DEC23 2301Z | EGQS | EGPK | Renoi71 | Dassault Rafale (RFAL) | -74 ft/m | 158 nm | 00:20 | View | |
31DEC23 1630Z | EGQS | EGPK | Restoring 226 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -162 ft/m | 139 nm | 00:29 | View | |
31DEC23 0517Z | EGQS | EGPK | FierceWolf | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -95 ft/m | 144 nm | 00:37 | View | |
31DEC23 0132Z | EGQS | EGPK | Viperstrike95 | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -314 ft/m | 139 nm | 00:13 | View | |
30DEC23 2337Z | EGQS | EGPK | Gibboireland | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -558 ft/m | 148 nm | 00:18 | View | |
30DEC23 2231Z | EGQS | EGPK | Pappa_Razzi | Boeing FA-18C Hornet (F18H) | -198 ft/m | 139 nm | 00:16 | View | |
30DEC23 2203Z | EGQS | EGPK | CountryFlyer | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -489 ft/m | 486 nm | 00:56 | View | |
30DEC23 2150Z | EGQS | EGPK | Scorpio49 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -54 ft/m | 167 nm | 00:33 | View | |
30DEC23 2143Z | EGQS | EGPK | Chocks | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -777 ft/m | 179 nm | 00:36 | View |
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