Classic British Jets - Vulcan on DVD

Description

The Avro Vulcan was the world's first large delta-wing strike aircraft. It entered service as a V-bomber with the RAF's Bomber Command squadrons in July 1957 with the capability to carry a 21,000 lb conventional bomb load or an atomic bomb. The larger, more powerful B2 version, capable of flying 46,000 miles without refuelling, appeared in 1960. Vulcans remained in service until 1984, after seeing combat duty in The Falklands, and until 1992 they were the star attraction at airshows throughout Britain. This is a complete film profile of the Vulcan bomber, from the earliest test flights at Avro Woodford to the final flight of the very last Vulcan, XH-558, when it touched down at Bruntingthorpe airfield on 23rd March 1993. Among the rare and dramatic footage included - spanning the Vulcan's entire career - is film of the 1/3 scale research prototypes, test pilot Roly Falk barrel-rolling a Vulcan in the 50's at Woodford, a classic 'roll off the top' bombing manoeuvre from Farnborough, quick reaction alert B2s and film of 217 Squadron on active service, including air-to-air footage and a squadron scramble. British Aerospace test pilot Alistair McDicken provides a guided tour of the Vulcan's cockpit and explains its handling characteristics, while ex-rear crew member Robert Pogson demonstrates the aircraft's electrical systems. Also featured is coverage of the Save The Vulcan campaign and the 603 Club - all retired at Woodford.