FULL Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 take off from Manchester Airport G-VAST Ladybird

Watch the Queen of the skies depart Manchester Airport to Orlando International, the video shows the Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 named Ladybird G-VAST taxi towards to the runway, waiting departure clearance, take off roll, rotation and banking right out of Manchester.
MAN - MCO.
This video is an original video filmed by Bradley Everied for bmemodels07, now known as vsnyc on KZbin.
Virgin Atlantic Airways was founded on 22nd June 1984 by Sir Richard Branson and began operations with a single Boeing 747-200 aircraft, which operated the airlines first flight to New York Newark Airport from London's Gatwick Airport. Virgin Atlantic has since grown rapidly, expanding its routes and destinations through its own network and with Joint Venture airlines including Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM. Virgin Atlantic was the launch customer for the extended Airbus A340 aircraft the Airbus A340-600 series airplane. Virgin Atlantic in 2012 currently operate a fleet with four types of airplanes, which are the Airbus A330-300, A340-300, A340-600 and the Boeing 747-400 airplane, these aircraft are painted in the company's three liveries, which are sliver and a blue boarder around the tail of the aircraft, the 2007 livery and the latest 2010 title's, which has seen Virgin Atlantic introduce larger titles and also including the award winning airlines name on the belly of the aircraft, 'Virgin Atlantic'. Virgin Atlantic has since introduced the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-1000 into the fleet, retiring the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A340-600 during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.
Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 G-VAST Take off from MAN 26.04.09, Including Banking right

[@mikeloder8411]

it blows me away every time I see this jet just getting off the ground,, Thank you Wright Brothers!!.. 200 tons of Metal with 4 jet engines rated at 50,000lbs of Thrust each.. Amazing

[@aviationlba747]

I miss G-VAST ‘Ladybird’ very much already, you don’t often see footage of her in the old ‘Silver Dream Machine’ livery. She was scrapped at St Athan in November unfortunately, joining G-VBIG ‘Tinker Belle’. Two of the best registrations in history.

[@BearyBricks]

It certainly is a shame to see them go after all these years

[@lesterfrothinger3451]

Amazing that this plane can trace it's beginnings back to the B-17.

[@ramprashad29]

dear god have mercy listen to those engines sing oh wonderful plane how i wish i can hug u...

[@prattandwhitney3651]

General electric engines by Americans. that's a perfect innovation... engine stabilization and then take off thrust

[@averageuser8836]

dingleberry

[@maity787]

I would never get tired of this video, love it

[@BearyBricks]

Thank you! :) I'm pleased you enjoy watching my video.

[@JetstreamAviation747]

Beautiful aircraft. I really miss when Virgins fleet was just this and the A340’s!

[@BritishLion2012]

Simpler times

[@Elfodelosbosques]

I'm into planespotting after having a 747-400 gaining altitude over me just after taking off, with the engines roaring at full power and causing the walkway where I was to vibrate. No video can capture the feeling of awesomeness and majesty of that magnificent plane leaving the ground. Great video, by the way.

[@BradleyPennyAviation]

Incredible video Bradley!

[@BearyBricks]

Bradley Penny Aviation Thanks Bradley, this ones a golden oldie! Ladybird in the famous purple boarder colours 😍

[@madmeister407]

Fantastic, the best ever sound of any plane taking off. The jumbo is truely magnificent.

[@Krooker85]

Ohhh man.. That sound runs chills down my spine!! Awsome video!

[@katenotkatie87]

The sound of the engines screaming as they throttle up for take off gives me shivers every time I hear it. This is the most beautiful aircraft in the world. I cannot wait to fly on one again - it's been so long!

[@bigtone718]

no matter how many times i watch an airplane takeoff,it never cease to amaze me!!SMFH!!!

[@xrecovery9]

This exact plane was used in the Top Gear Car VS Boeing 747 test

[@LaughsWontHurt]

I can watch this video over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over without getting bored. I love the 747. It's the best plane out there! Especially in the Virgin Atlantic livery!

[@wandereruk44]

Done the 747 51 times but it is always immortal. Thank you.

[@anthonymarino9900]

just amazing how that huge thing gets in the air

[@kennedi0607]

IKR. I'm always thinking..."How does something THAT heavy get into they air." But then again, there's logical physics behind it. 😁

[@Tgogators]

Howard Hughes was onto something when he envisioned large aircraft flying.

[@dianejones917]

Me and my Autistic 18 year old son love this video. We will be flying to Florida with Virgin in Feb with my brother and his family, it is their first time and after seeing this video they are so excited!! Well done and thanks for sharing x

[@johnhodgkinson7147]

you will love florida, loads of stuff to do, look out for Parkers diner, they do a loveley breakfast, if i rememeber right its near the Florida Mall.

[@konrad4212]

747 is legend and barely grows old! I love both A380 and 747 but the A380 is the new state of the art super jumbo. I saw it taking off and lmanding many times, it is an awesome aircraft!!

[@LukeSidler2005]

Such a beautiful aircraft.

[@arita2006]

That is impressive. How on earth does a beauty so big soar into the sky? And the noise as it is taking off - wow!

[@deathbat1157]

Is anybody else just smiling whilst watching this take off into the clouds

[@PlanTonto]

Very beautiful video. I remember taking off in one of these things is unlike taking off in any other plane. So graceful! Thanks for the upload. had to watch it twice!

[@78ABWARD]

I went on this aircraft in 2008 from Gatwick to Las Vegas. It was my first time on it and first time on a boeing 747 jumbo jet. It was fantastic.

[@ingvildamalie]

I love this video. The sound of the B747 is just amazing. :)

[@TRANT92]

Cracking camera work. The sound is deafening, but my God, it really is a leader of the skies. Top stuff.

[@78ABWARD]

I went on this aircraft from gatwick to las vegas in 2008. My first time with virgin and first time on a boeing 747 jumbo jet. It was fantastic.

[@kirk8359]

Of the 1.2 million views, I think most are me. The sound, the size, the lift off, all are beautiful. Lufthansa is still using these 747, they charge a premium when you book to fly in it, I think passengers of Virgin would pay the premium too. Bring back the Queen's!!

[@coashddjj2]

I've seen many videos of planes that were shot from this airport. It must be the greatest place in the world for filming, and it still surprises me how close one seems to be able to get to the planes.

[@angelawalker8416]

went on Ruby Tuesday December 2014 Florida and our seats were in the bubble truly amazing

[@WoWHelpVidsOnStuff]

flew on a virgin 747 yesterday from orlando, FL to London gatwick. best flight ever.

[@spacewatcher968]

Virgin Atlantic airline are the best I can't wait to be going back on one again soon when I head of to Florida

[@mrshenda]

Didn't seem like it had run along the runway long enough to take off. Bloody great isn't it.

[@juanbjork]

there are many smart people in the world after all, i guess im not, but its amazing that there is people out there who make these amazing things, wow, incredible.

[@Trackman2007]

Oh man.. i always get shivers when i hear 747 taking off

[@Oneman1life2live]

Great video! waiting for it to go was worth the wait to hear those turbofans throttle up. Love that sound! Beautiful rotation and climbout...

[@misled1982]

I love the feeling when you are on a plane waiting to take off...

[@totoloto2010]

I wonder how is it possible that the first 747 was delivered more than 40 years ago and it is still a great, beautiful, powerful plane..

[@landman1973]

Couldn't agree more - 747 still the best aiplane on the market.

[@sukygill1]

thanks for making and sharing this, I am a proud plane spotter and I could do it all do long,

[@chrisj881]

Beauty footage. I had flew on 'jersey girl' to Las Vegas from Manchester. Best flight ever:)

[@richardrimmer1264]

I am remembering my mother these days. One fond memory is when she had to fly to Asia because of my ailing grandmother. I remember that day because I missed her just as I miss her now. She passed away. She flew to Japan on NorthWest Orient and then on to South Korea. I thought I would lose my mother by plane crash.

[@adventurerofthegiven6331]

Always been impressed with Virgin Atlantic

[@Aviatorspot]

Great video of takeoff! Beautiful VA B747-400!

[@raintinglesasmr2766]

Flew on this in July 2017. Best flight ever.

[@phil123711]

Yes, I agree. The best, and the best looking aircraft ever built.

[@platmasterg]

Those 747's are big ass airplanes. When I looked at one before boarding, I felt like an ant gazing upon this monster aircraft!

[@roxetterc747]

The Virgin atlantic 747 is the best looking 747 in my opinion!

[@GBNLE]

Looked great when the sun came out, beautiful plane! Great video.

[@quantomic1106]

its amazing how an aircraft that huge can takeoff like a champ. Simply amazing! Now i cant wait for the Boeing BWB cargo jets!

[@lauraemily6779]

flying on virgin to florida from gatiwck in 4 weeks.. cant wait love it

[@johniii8147]

Great trip as long as your upfront. LONG flight if you'e down the back.

[@Moss235]

the 747 has quite a smooth climb, it is a lot heavier than most aircraft but at the same time more powerful, the 747-400 has tremendous force, you'll find the initial rotate it feels the strain s bit then powers into the sky, a beautiful aircraft, the best to fly on

[@RobertGeez]

Never ceases to amaze me. Awesome vid.

[@DAJTheYouTuber_2007]

ah yes, the first video i ever watched on the platform in 2011.

[@GabeFL1977]

This Video it just WOOOW !!!! Beautiful , specially the noise around 5.00.

[@theshellcollector]

oh my god that engine sound it’s just.....omg it’s so good

[@AmythJambhavdekar]

must say.. amazing camera zoom.. just mind blowing... both aircraft & camera...

[@LilOverdrive]

I've been on a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 :) from Gatwick to Florida. Proper good video :)

[@turbosystem]

I flew back to the UK on this aircraft from the U.S last Sunday, flown on her a few times, old but good.

[@iskuly]

It went slow as shit going down the run way Crazy how that Bird gets off the ground. Fascinating

[@DomVanquish]

When i go on holiday the best part is on the plane lol

[@BearyBricks]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@phil123711]

Thank you for that. Such a great film.

[@uprightchoppers]

I love how they work the throttle in 2 stages like that to relieve stress on the aircraft. I think some pilots do this in 3 stages maybe. :-)

[@johnhodgkinson7147]

they stand the throttles up then check all engines rotating at roughly the same speed then apply full power. auto throttle sets actual power for the take off i think.

[@kd5you1]

Depending on weight, wind, air temperature, etc a 747 reaches about 150 to 175 knots before rotating. As it's rotating to take off its still accelerating. Below 10000 ft planes stay below 250 knots, then accelerate to whatever speed ATC tells them to fly at. In Flight Simulator I usually set my auto pilot to 300-320 knots. As I climb the air becomes thinner and the plane continues to accelerate to maintain 300 knots when the ground speed is actually higher... ~400 to 525 knots.

[@Omnislash2000]

finally i found someone who agrees... take off is my favourite part because of the engine noise. Unfortunately the A380 is all quiet and modern... bring back back tingles!

[@davetherave7]

Never ceases to amaze me how something THAT big actually flies... Frank Whittle had to have been the ultimate genius, scrawling the first theoretical jet engine on a scrap of paper - all those decades ago, and within 20 years of the first flight...

[@EvanescenceLikeYou09]

Going on that plane this July! cant wait! i love virgin atlantic's 747

[@destinnaidu8979]

Excellent video ... I've flown on Ladybird a few times to Vegas

[@DanM012324]

Why are people saying its the most beautiful plane ever built? CONCORDE was and still is the most beautiful plane ever built!!!

[@tiff1xx]

I know this ain't much to do with this, but i'm 17 and i just can't wait to be an air hostess working for virgin! It's my life's long dream!

[@hellomr66]

I've been on that exact b747-400 "ladybird" 5 years ago from Manchester to Orlando, Florida

[@darkknight2231]

Went to Orlando on one of these bad boys best flight I've ever had.

[@BewareOfTheDemon]

What a wonderful plane and u must love the sound of those engines

[@verkaforever]

I used to visit Manchester airport regularly and still go occasionally. I wonder if this was one of the days I was there.

[@BearyBricks]

Virgin Atlantic are here to stay. Keep Calm and Fly Virgin!

[@richyz01]

Jeese that makes me want to command one real bad. Great video!

[@jakofaxle]

going on one of these in december to get to Orlando! so excited

[@owenchuarbx]

Love the initiation of the acceleration

[@Thevoiceofreasonful]

Really fantastic video ..thanks for posting.. loved it

[@David170390]

Wooooww I'm 21 but the close up of the plane makes me feel 8 lol. Hard to believe the Airbus A380 makes this super cool plane look small...

[@brotmann86]

the a380 maybe a bit bigger but the great 747 will always be my queen!

[@SMSJSC]

Fantastic footage! Thanks for sharing.

[@jakofaxle]

might be going to Florida on one of these in December. its a beast!

[@TWA021]

This is the same aircraft that made the first Virgin Atlantic scheduled flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico!, VS flight 81 London Gatwick to San Juan, Puerto Rico via Antigua on November 7, 2009. It makes seasonal Saturday flights though, services ended in May, will restart in November 2010! :)

[@jamiecampbell1681]

it's absolutely awesome the sound of those engines they sound so powerful great looking aircraft.. thanks guys great work.....

[@Overindulging]

That sound is amazing

[@houshidar558]

love the sound of the power from those GE engines

[@Muddy194]

flew from the same airport to the same place with the same company last month only we flew on the jet named "hot lips" awesome plane

[@RockSlaveBH]

0:50 -- I love that sound!

[@nespokesman]

Looks heavy, I guess everyone had a decent lunch and packed to stay.

[@DomVanquish]

Epic, I love the noise they make!

[@Stevierschannel]

Right now at this moment, this particular flight is en route to Gatwick.

[@number1pisstaker21]

I remember once when I flew on a 747 to Orlando, due to the amount of time we spent taxing to the runway, a child in the row behind me cried out " Mummy I thought we were flying to America, not driving" Had most of the cabin in stiches.

[@TheBabybus318]

Sound from 5:00 to 5:10 is beautiful.

[@jonnyloppy]

great vid , seen a few shot from this location , whereabouts are you standing to get such a cool shot ? is it the viewing park ?

[@shouvik1000]

BEAUTIFUL COVERAGE

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

That's cool !

[@astrant82]

it looks so slow from the ground but by god it feels a lot faster when you're inside

[@Jsb078]

I shall always love the 747-400, they are booom!

[@BearyBricks]

@f1tness Am really glad you liked it, I have recently posted some more Manchester Airport videos. Cheers