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Avro Vulcan Bomber & Avro Lancaster Bombers - Formation Fly Past

Discussion in 'Photography' started by LMarsh1987, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    What's the minimum cruising speed of a Vulcan? A skilled bit of flying to keep back with the two Lancs while maintaining adequate control response.

    Amazing to think just how short a time gap there is in conception between the two designs!

    Thanks for sharing - just need to get the Lincoln in Cosford flying now :)

    Tom
     
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    I would imagine that they would all be reasonably comfortable at around 200kts.
    Would love to see the Cosford Lincoln back in the air personally, but I think we can safely forget that one :(
     
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    Some elements of the display routine are flown at around 160 kts. but mostly not below 200 kts. If you look at the videos you will note she's holding a reasonably high angle of attack. This helps keep the speed down but also needs application of power to overcome the increased drag. Easy in a modern fly by wire job but not so easy with manual controls. Skilled flying all round.
     
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    Yes, that's what jumped out at me - the Vulcan almost looks like she is hanging in the air rather than gliding through it. Superb flying though - am looking forward to Shoreham (and maybe wondering about Henstridge tomorrow ...)

    Tom
     
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    The Vulcan came over my house this evening, presumably on it's way home. Lovely to see, I bet it's been 20 years since I saw one in flight.

    Seemed to be very low, does anyone know what the normal cruising altitude is when returning to base?

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    It was noticeable that the Vulcan was under power most of the time rather than gliding when it passed over me at Marham. Certainly a unique sound, 8 Merlins and 4 Olympus engines powering up directly overhead.
     
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