Catherine, could you also tag this video with VX770. It will help researchers link the aircraft to that very rare cine footage. Respects and thanks. Steve
Really glad you liked this. The music on here is taken from the film soundtrack for 'Atonement' - it's called 'Eligy for Dunkirk and features the British hymn 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind' - a very fitting tribute I think.
I knew Keith Sturt very well as he was on my Venom Flight in Germany No 5 Squadron before he became a test pilot for Rolls Royce. It is my belief as a Vulcan test pilot myself that the leading edge of that Vulcan was damaged before he ever took off and he was in no way to blame for the accident.
Meant to add what a wonderful tribute to Keith. As you will probably guess fr om my book that most of the pictures are mine and bring back great memories.
Thank you for this touching tribute-I remember the accident well-I was a boy of 11 at the time. The bravery,skill,and dedication of pilots like Keith Sturt has its legacy 50 years later in the high-tec aircraft of today.Their contribution should never be forgotten.
very touching - One must be very proud of the grand father...
damopabe 4 months ago
Lovely
gyrate4 9 months ago
My father was a jet pilot..RIP Captain Sturt
parisboy92 2 years ago
@parisboy92 I'm sorry to hear that x
Cardien18 1 year ago
@Cardien18
thx cardien
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parisboy92 1 year ago
@Cardien18
thx Cardien
parisboy92 1 year ago
Excellent job. A very fitting tribute.
Thank you.
the82spartans 2 years ago
You've done a top job there, Cathedralcat. I'm crab-brat myself, being born in Waddington, and I recall the mighty Vulcans very well. Very moving.
SR61 3 years ago
Catherine, could you also tag this video with VX770. It will help researchers link the aircraft to that very rare cine footage. Respects and thanks. Steve
tvfilmglamdirector 3 years ago
A very moving tribute. What a waste of young lives. Does anyone know what the music is?
FD747 3 years ago
Really glad you liked this. The music on here is taken from the film soundtrack for 'Atonement' - it's called 'Eligy for Dunkirk and features the British hymn 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind' - a very fitting tribute I think.
cathedralcat 3 years ago
I knew Keith Sturt very well as he was on my Venom Flight in Germany No 5 Squadron before he became a test pilot for Rolls Royce. It is my belief as a Vulcan test pilot myself that the leading edge of that Vulcan was damaged before he ever took off and he was in no way to blame for the accident.
blackmant2 3 years ago
Tony - I am just reading your books on the Vulcan and your career - fascinating career - I cannot put them down for a moment. Thank you very much!!!
armandin2048 2 years ago
Glad you like the books. Let's hope 558 is flying next year for 50th Anniversary. Meanwhile I am continue to write aviation mystery fiction!
blackmant2 2 years ago
Meant to add what a wonderful tribute to Keith. As you will probably guess fr om my book that most of the pictures are mine and bring back great memories.
blackmant2 2 years ago
Thank you for this touching tribute-I remember the accident well-I was a boy of 11 at the time. The bravery,skill,and dedication of pilots like Keith Sturt has its legacy 50 years later in the high-tec aircraft of today.Their contribution should never be forgotten.
ric55 3 years ago