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 1514Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Ironbird | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -188 ft/m | 192 nm | 00:32 | View | |
04FEB24 1518Z | EGVA | EGJJ | 3AW | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -134 ft/m | 184 nm | 00:39 | View | |
04JAN24 1329Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Danto | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -350 ft/m | 183 nm | 00:39 | View | |
03JAN24 2233Z | EGVA | EGJJ | FierceWolf | Cessna Citation Mustang (C510) | -100 ft/m | 169 nm | 00:39 | View | |
03JAN24 2202Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Tigershark 74 | Transall C-160 (C160) | -345 ft/m | 149 nm | 00:40 | View | |
01JAN24 2341Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Quasar Core | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -69 ft/m | 194 nm | 00:53 | View | |
01JAN24 1613Z | EGVA | EGJJ | 6 Knots (Ciaran) | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -123 ft/m | 181 nm | 00:37 | View | |
01JAN24 0058Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Renoi71 | Dassault Rafale (RFAL) | -26 ft/m | 570 nm | 01:03 | View | |
31DEC23 2100Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Devildude1 | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -338 ft/m | 150 nm | 00:12 | View | |
31DEC23 1832Z | EGVA | EGJJ | CountryFlyer | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -498 ft/m | 158 nm | 00:19 | View | |
31DEC23 1750Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Restoring 226 | Pilatus PC-21 (PC21) | -75 ft/m | 158 nm | 00:31 | View | |
31DEC23 0322Z | EGVA | EGJJ | NightHawk1867 | Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-900 (CRJ9) | -332 ft/m | 175 nm | 00:31 | View | |
31DEC23 0209Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Viperstrike95 | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -1473 ft/m | 149 nm | 00:13 | View | |
30DEC23 2325Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Shaun Dale | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -201 ft/m | 161 nm | 00:34 | View | |
30DEC23 2322Z | EGVA | EGJJ | DruideZeus | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -236 ft/m | 155 nm | 00:33 | View | |
30DEC23 2320Z | EGVA | EGJJ | MDA009 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -537 ft/m | 156 nm | 00:26 | View | |
30DEC23 2320Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Chocks | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -757 ft/m | 198 nm | 00:38 | View | |
30DEC23 2319Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Scorpio49 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -25 ft/m | 157 nm | 00:31 | View | |
30DEC23 2318Z | EGVA | EGJJ | JustTom | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -344 ft/m | 155 nm | 00:23 | View | |
30DEC23 2317Z | EGVA | EGJJ | Toto2495 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -910 ft/m | 161 nm | 00:29 | View |
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