Classic British Jets
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Vulcan 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-crew member Robert Pogson demonstrates the aircraft's electrical systems.Vulcan also features coverage of the 'Save The Vulcan' campaign and the 603 Club - all retired at Woodford.
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