Visit the Southend Vulcan – Sunday 15 August,with added Reds

The Vulcan Restoration Trust (Registered Charity No. 1058111) are planning to hold four open days – titled ‘Visit the Vulcan Days’ – during 2010, at Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 6YF.

The third of the year’s events will be held on:

15 August 2010

Visitors will be able to inspect ex-RAF V-Bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 at close quarters, and have a guided tour of the cockpit. VRT Team members will be on hand to answer questions, and various stalls and refreshments will be available. Entry is £2.00 (under 16s free but must be accompanied at all times), plus £2.50 for the cockpit tour. Gates open at 10am, with last admission at 5pm. No animals except for assistance dogs.

The public will be able to inspect the latest work carried out on XL426 – known as ‘The Southend Vulcan’ – as the ‘426 Return To Power!’ appeal program progresses. A number of items that have been removed from the bomber for restoration will be on display.

During the day the aircraft’s Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (a small Rover jet engine) will be run, allowing various systems on the bomber to be operated, such as the vast bomb doors, which once would have held Britain’s nuclear deterrent, the Blue Steel nuclear missile. One very lucky member of the visiting public will be able to take the controls during this demonstration, for a fee, on a first come basis. A very unique opportunity.

LATEST NEWS – WE HAVE SECURED A FLYPAST BY THE RED ARROWS
Scheduled for 13:38 overhead. Subject to serviceability and weather.

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