Originally Posted by Olas
Originally Posted by mattwithcats
Not an airliner, but still a great plane...
Avro Vulcan bomber...
https://youtu.be/sh-9uZjg1Tg
The Avro Vulcan was made by the A.V. Roe company, based at Woodford Aerodrome. Unfortunately the hangars and runways have been substituted for a new-build housing estate which has cost our local history and made the traffic on that side of the village near-unbearable.
The Vulcan was an incredible airplane. Arguably the very best of the "V bombers". The use of a delta planform was bold, and the only way to meet the range and altitude targets. At the time, it could fly higher, and outmaneuver, fighter aircraft at its cruise altitude.
Little was known about deltas, so A.V. Roe built a test bed and flew it to begin gathering data on performance.
The Avro Type 707 can be seen at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry.
Avro Vulcan XH558 was flying until recently. Although retired from RAF service, a group of enthusiasts kept it flying for many years. Metal fatigue has grounded her permanently, sadly. The sound of those Rolls-Royce engines and Vulcan intakes is unique - and wonderful.