A visit to see XL426, the Vulcan, at London Southend Airport is the perfect gift for any aircraft enthusiast!
Visit the iconic Vulcan bomber and see what it must have been like to have been at the controls of this huge aircraft when it protected our country.
You will get the chance to:
- climb into the cockpit
- see how the pilots, navigators and air electronics officer would have worked
- experience the sights, sounds and smells of one of the most famous jet aircraft ever built
- meet the Vulcan team, who are keeping the aircraft in running condition
- be in the Vulcan cockpit for a power-up of the aircraft systems (ask one of the team)
- buy unique souvenirs
- become a member of the Vulcan Restoration Trust
The Vulcan Restoration Trust is a registered charity. They depend on fundraising events such as these, asking the public for a small donation in return for getting to see the Vulcan up close for themselves. The donations help to pay for the vital engineering work needed.