So, to the third day of the top ten Vulcan videos, and another corker for today, hope you like the choice!
Cast your minds back to RIAT 2009, and after the relief of the airshow going ahead after the previous year's washout, XH558 made her return to the skies over Fairford, and in front of nearly 100,000 signalled perhaps a collective rubbing of hips - after all everyone seemed to get out of their seats when they saw the Vulcan preparing for take off, and commanding everyone's attention for the display.
Saturday was the dry but windy day, and that's the day that I saw the display, but on the Sunday the weather changed for the worse, and it was looking doubtful that there would be a Vulcan display with the weather closing in, but just like that the rain held off just when the Delta Lady was due to fill the skies, and cue the take off...
That is what the day 3 video is all about, the dampened crowd were to be served up a treat with a stunning take off that saw a wing over that simply looked like the Vulcan had turned upside down - it must have had everyone talking on the day, now obviously it didn't go upside down, but how looks can be deceiving hey?
So, to the video...
Original Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmwOowyoN3o&feature=related
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Top 10 Vulcan Videos - Day 2
Time for day 2 now on the Top 10 Vulcan videos, and remember they are in no particular order...
Today's clip comes from the Air tattoo many years ago, in the days when you would have guaranteed hot weather with sunny blue skies, something which is a rarity these days at RIAT, but you always hope that this year will be different!
The actual video is a corker, starting off with the B52 take off, which as we all know is unique in itself, but then follows the main act - the howl of the Vulcan, and what a howl this one has too - the piece I love most about the vid is that there is a lot of mystery around it, as the person filming sort of gets lost amongst the motorhomes & cars (don't you just love seeing those old cars again!), also great to revisit those days when you could actually take your car on the base at Fairford!
Anyway, I've digressed, but just love the way the camera here just waits for that moment for the Vulcan to appear from behind that motorhome on the right, and then loses it seconds later only for the stunning lift on take off to have already happened!
Great quality vid from years gone by...get that sun factor 10 on now...
Original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOgsgnZ8dw&feature=related
Enjoy your Wednesday!
Today's clip comes from the Air tattoo many years ago, in the days when you would have guaranteed hot weather with sunny blue skies, something which is a rarity these days at RIAT, but you always hope that this year will be different!
The actual video is a corker, starting off with the B52 take off, which as we all know is unique in itself, but then follows the main act - the howl of the Vulcan, and what a howl this one has too - the piece I love most about the vid is that there is a lot of mystery around it, as the person filming sort of gets lost amongst the motorhomes & cars (don't you just love seeing those old cars again!), also great to revisit those days when you could actually take your car on the base at Fairford!
Anyway, I've digressed, but just love the way the camera here just waits for that moment for the Vulcan to appear from behind that motorhome on the right, and then loses it seconds later only for the stunning lift on take off to have already happened!
Great quality vid from years gone by...get that sun factor 10 on now...
Original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOgsgnZ8dw&feature=related
Enjoy your Wednesday!
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Appeal Update & More Dates Added
Great to see that the Vulcan Appeal has now jumped up to £236,000 - that puts it £14k away from the next milestone, and what will hopefully see the appeal target reduced to a five figured sum needed compared to the six that we're currently seeing.
It's testament to see the world of Vulcan fans digging deep to keep her up in the air for as long as possible, and hopefully that will continue as the £350k target gets closer - it would be great and something certainly to celebrate once again, that the public have kept the dream alive!
There have also been further appearances just added to the Vulcan Display calendar, with the Bournemouth Air Festival joining the hosting of XH558 with Shoreham on the same day, and a week later on Bank Holiday Monday (29th August), Dunsfold will get to see her in the air too at the Wings & Wheels Event - it's all good news today!
Keep donating if you can to the Vulcan appeal!
It's testament to see the world of Vulcan fans digging deep to keep her up in the air for as long as possible, and hopefully that will continue as the £350k target gets closer - it would be great and something certainly to celebrate once again, that the public have kept the dream alive!
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Keep donating if you can to the Vulcan appeal!
Top 10 Vulcan Videos - Day 1
Well, we're not that far away from the Vulcan's appearance at the Waddington Airshow now, and as the battle to reach the £350,000 donations target continues, I thought it time to have a look at my favourite Vulcan videos posted on You Tube.
I'm sure everyone has their favourites, all for differing reasons, whether its for the power, the majestic sight of XH558 owning the skies, the howl, or indeed the old barrel rolls - whatever the reason I hope you like the 10 that I've selected, so here we go (and in true reality show style) in no particular order here is the first pick:
Yeovilton
What a way to start, with this monster of a video, with over 50,000 hits. It can be a little shaky at times, now whether that's the nerves of the person holding the camera I'm not sure, but considering what happens once the fence has been cleared, I'd be shaking too - the sight of the sheep darting off in all directions is quality too!
Anyway, enough jibber jabber, time to enjoy the video....
That video is legendary!
Tune in tomorrow for another one!!!
Don't forget if you can spare a penny or two, please donate today here
I'm sure everyone has their favourites, all for differing reasons, whether its for the power, the majestic sight of XH558 owning the skies, the howl, or indeed the old barrel rolls - whatever the reason I hope you like the 10 that I've selected, so here we go (and in true reality show style) in no particular order here is the first pick:
Yeovilton
What a way to start, with this monster of a video, with over 50,000 hits. It can be a little shaky at times, now whether that's the nerves of the person holding the camera I'm not sure, but considering what happens once the fence has been cleared, I'd be shaking too - the sight of the sheep darting off in all directions is quality too!
Anyway, enough jibber jabber, time to enjoy the video....
That video is legendary!
Tune in tomorrow for another one!!!
Don't forget if you can spare a penny or two, please donate today here
Saturday, 18 June 2011
A successful weekend for the Vulcan crew
Following last weekend's nightmare weather at Cosford, there was a change of luck this weekend as the Vulcan completed two displays at both the Cotswold Airshow and also on the South coast at Margate, where XH558 put in a shift to wow the crowds again.
First off then, and the take off at Kemble which saw a great take off - see the video below, and thanks go to the youtuber for the excellent footage from outside the base, and there was a cracking display there before it was on to Margate to make the most of the dry conditions amongst a relatively up and down weekend as far as the weather was concerned in the UK - so great to see another successful weekend for the Vulcan crew to enjoy.
By the way, came across a fantastic video on youtube this evening too, with the famous howl...
Roll on Waddington...
First off then, and the take off at Kemble which saw a great take off - see the video below, and thanks go to the youtuber for the excellent footage from outside the base, and there was a cracking display there before it was on to Margate to make the most of the dry conditions amongst a relatively up and down weekend as far as the weather was concerned in the UK - so great to see another successful weekend for the Vulcan crew to enjoy.
By the way, came across a fantastic video on youtube this evening too, with the famous howl...
Roll on Waddington...
Friday, 17 June 2011
Vulcan departing for Kemble
Absolutely superb howl caught on video by a Youtuber today at Doncaster, as the Vulcan took off for Kemble. Full marks!
Original link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZITGzU0rgc
Vulcan crew get ready for Kemble
It's another anxious look to the skies this weekend for the Vulcan crew as they embark on their latest display destinations, hoping for better luck with the weather than what was experienced at Cosford last Sunday!
The Isle of Man weather would be fine mind!!
The crew have checked in early today to make an earlier flight from Doncaster down to Kemble, with a 10.30 flight time likely.
The funding appeal now stands at £225,000 - so just another £125k to go now to hit the target, which is of course needed by 31st July. To donate, please visit the Vulcan to the Sky homepage
The Isle of Man weather would be fine mind!!
The crew have checked in early today to make an earlier flight from Doncaster down to Kemble, with a 10.30 flight time likely.
The funding appeal now stands at £225,000 - so just another £125k to go now to hit the target, which is of course needed by 31st July. To donate, please visit the Vulcan to the Sky homepage
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