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Vulcan Restoration Trust

Preserving XL426 at London Southend Airport

Vulcan Restoration Trust owns and maintains Vulcan B2 XL426 in live ground running condition.

XL426 is open to the public at our Visit the Vulcan Days held throughout the year and at other events.

Visit the Vulcan Day

Sunday 23 April 2023

Our Visit the Vulcan Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

Dam Busters Twilight Taxi Run

Saturday 20 May 2023

Join us to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Dam Busters raid with a twilight taxi-run by Vulcan XL426 at London Southend Airport.

The event will also feature a big screen showing of The Dam Busters feature film starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave.

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

Saturday 3 June 2023

New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.

This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only.

Cold War Avro Vulcan Photoshoot

Saturday 3 June 2023

Organised by Timeline Events, this exclusive event gives photographers and enthusiasts the opportunity to photograph XL426 at dusk, sunset and at night.

Admittance is by advance ticket-only available from Timeline Events where you can also find more details about the event.

www.timelineevents.org

Proms at the Vulcan

Saturday 8 July 2023

Join Vulcan XL426 for an evening of music with the Essex Concert Orchestra at London Southend Airport.

Refreshments, including hot and cold food, will be on sale at this family friendly event.

Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan

Sat, August 05 2023 - 2.00 pm

Join us for two afternoons and evenings of live music and entertainment, with street food and local breweries, all under one hangar roof for everyone to enjoy.