10 October 2015 Last updated at 17:42 BST
The famous Cold War nuclear warplane crossed Woodford Aerodrome near Stockport, where it was made in the 1960s, at about 15:20 BST.
It will be grounded later this month after engineering backers withdrew support.
Huge crowds gathered at vantage points to catch a last glimpse.
The last flying Vulcan bomber aircraft flew over the Greater Manchester factory where it was built as part of a farewell tour of the country.