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.
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Date | Departure | Arrival | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time | ||
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23FEB24 1720Z | EGNT | EGQS | Ironbird | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -160 ft/m | 203 nm | 00:36 | View | |
07FEB24 0948Z | EGNT | EGQS | 3AW | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -178 ft/m | 207 nm | 00:47 | View | |
05JAN24 1135Z | EGNT | EGQS | Danto | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -12 ft/m | 207 nm | 00:37 | View | |
04JAN24 2350Z | EGNT | EGQS | Renoi71 | Dassault Rafale (RFAL) | -458 ft/m | 199 nm | 00:37 | View | |
04JAN24 2111Z | EGNT | EGQS | Tigershark 74 | Transall C-160 (C160) | -301 ft/m | 169 nm | 00:53 | View | |
04JAN24 0115Z | EGNT | EGQS | FierceWolf | Cessna Citation Mustang (C510) | -42 ft/m | 184 nm | 00:42 | View | |
02JAN24 1857Z | EGNT | EGQS | Quasar Core | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -124 ft/m | 191 nm | 00:44 | View | |
02JAN24 1309Z | EGNT | EGQS | 6 Knots (Ciaran) | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -261 ft/m | 173 nm | 00:30 | View | |
01JAN24 2129Z | EGSU | EGNT | Restoring 226 | Hawker Hunter (HUNT) | -912 ft/m | 192 nm | 00:24 | View | |
01JAN24 0038Z | EGNT | EGQS | Devildude1 | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -719 ft/m | 198 nm | 00:13 | View | |
31DEC23 2014Z | EGSU | EGNT | CountryFlyer | Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) | -117 ft/m | 196 nm | 00:27 | View | |
31DEC23 0304Z | EGNT | EGQS | Viperstrike95 | Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) | -1081 ft/m | 170 nm | 00:15 | View | |
31DEC23 0219Z | EGPK | EGVA | Pappa_Razzi | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (F16) | -200 ft/m | 258 nm | 00:27 | View | |
31DEC23 0145Z | EGNT | EGQS | Shaun Dale | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -235 ft/m | 191 nm | 00:36 | View | |
31DEC23 0137Z | EGNT | EGQS | DruideZeus | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -113 ft/m | 187 nm | 00:34 | View | |
31DEC23 0136Z | EGNT | EGQS | MDA009 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -82 ft/m | 186 nm | 00:31 | View | |
31DEC23 0136Z | EGNT | EGQS | Toto2495 | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -221 ft/m | 186 nm | 00:33 | View | |
31DEC23 0135Z | EGNT | EGQS | Gibboireland | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning 2 (F35) | -793 ft/m | 180 nm | 00:17 | View | |
31DEC23 0133Z | EGNT | EGQS | Scorpio49 | Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) | -150 ft/m | 179 nm | 00:34 | View | |
31DEC23 0133Z | EGNT | EGQS | TheLimbix | Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) | -371 ft/m | 181 nm | 00:28 | View |
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