
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | G-VLCN |
Alternate Serial: | XH558 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
C/n (msn): | SET12 |
Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
Aircraft Name: | The Spirit of Great Britain |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
Event: | Scottish International Airshow 2015 |
Photo Date: | 5 September 2015 |
Photo by: | Martin Bridges |
Photo ID: | 497989 |
Photo Comment |
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On her last ever visit to Scotland. The pilot deliberately kept her nose up throughout the landing, as shortly before hand they had been unable to extend the nose gear fully. Various steps were used in an effort to extend it, including heavy yaw movement through the rudder, which was, at the time, horrific to watch. The crew at one stage were contemplating putting her into the sea. Thankfully, they managed to extend the nosewheel fully and it did hold. She flew back to her base at Doncaster the next day, with undercarriage extended the whole flight. This photo is copyright © Martin Bridges, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 September 2022, and has since been viewed 297 times. |