Vulcan

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What did it sound like (other than loud)?

This should give you an idea.

There's a low-frequency component that cuts in at about 0:24 in that
recording, known as the "Vulcan Howl". On some take-offs it's at a very
low level, on others it can dominate the engine sound, and I've heard it
described as being like "a herd of elephants trunpeting!"

I'm guessing that the volume on any given occasion depends on many
factors (length of runway, how much power the pilot has to apply and
where, weather conditions, where you're standing at what point in the
take-off... and so on, and so on!)

I've never been around a Vulcan in the flesh, so I am not sure how close
that recording is. I found it several years ago in ABPM and kept it along
with other military sound MP3s, e.g. a Chieftain firing and a CF-104
take-off.
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Andrew Chaplin
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I am happy to have a video called "Salute the Vulcan" in which there is a
part without commentary where you are treated to the sound of a Vulcan
taking off. I have also heard this live at the IAT. Once heard, never
forgotten. One remark though. I thought it was called the "Olympus howl". It
is also very noticeable when you see the aircraft from the front during the
take off run.

Regards,
Herman