XL426 carried out two successful taxi-runs at London Southend Airport on the afternoon of 8 December 2018.
The runs were part of an engineering exercise and the event was not open to the public, although some lucky enthusiasts in the airport car parks got a good view of XL426 as she taxied towards Southend's runway follwoing start-up on the airport's main apron.
Our 2018 Icons of Flight Prize Draw was made at our Christmas Event and Buffet on 1 December, with the winning tickets drawn by our guest speaker on the day, Rod Dean.
First prize was a seat on board Vulcan XL426 on a taxi-run at London Southend Airport.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Squadron Leader Joe L’Estrange, Vulcan pilot extraordinaire and VRT Honorary Member, on 14 January 2018 following illness.
Joe was a vastly experienced Vulcan pilot, with 6,102 hours on type. He was renowned as a display pilot, something which put him in demand for air displays and other ceremonies (see photo).
