Visit the Vulcan Day 3 August

Visit the Vulcan Days 2008

The Trust are holding four open days – titled Visit the Vulcan Days – during 2008, at Southend Airport, Essex, SS2 6YF.

The third event of the year is to be held on

3rd AUGUST 2008

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 £1.50, plus £2.00 for the cockpit tour. Gates open at 10am, and close at 4pm.

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.

Tickets will be on sale to win a flight in a Yak too:

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