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Visit the Vulcan on Father's Day
Visit the Vulcan on Fathers' Day is a great time out for Dad on his special day. He can get a close-up look at Vulcan XL426 in its hangar and for an additional fee can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.
Alongside the Vulcan, there will be examples of the weapons it carried during its time with the Royal Air Force, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan force used against Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
The highlight of the display arena will be the line-up of classic cars from the Essex Mini Owners Club and the South Eastern Vintage & Classic Car Club for everyone to enjoy.
Other displays will include: the 10th Essex Living History Group, the Great War Living History Group, Shoeburyness & South Essex Royal Artillery Association, the Southend Radio Control Model Flying Club, Military Land Rovers, British Army tanks and armoured vehicles and historic fire engines.
UK Garrison Star Wars Characters will be making their presence felt in the arena and there will be a children's face painter.
Refreshments will be on sale, including a licensed bar.
The Vulcan Restoration Trust's Hangar Shop will be selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, books and much more.
Cockpit visits will take place every 15 minutes on a timed ticket basis, so there will be no need to stand and queue. Cockpit visit tickets are subject to availability and will only be on sale on the day. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Children must be over 1 metre tall to visit the cockpit and must climb the entry ladder themselves (no carrying).
Sorry – due to airport rules, no pets can be admitted with the exception of assistance dogs.
Visitors can arrive by bus, train or car. London Southend Airport station is approximately 15 minutes' walk away and is served by frequent trains on the London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria line.
Limited free car parking.
Alongside the Vulcan, there will be examples of the weapons it carried during its time with the Royal Air Force, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan force used against Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
The highlight of the display arena will be the line-up of classic cars from the Essex Mini Owners Club and the South Eastern Vintage & Classic Car Club for everyone to enjoy.
Other displays will include: the 10th Essex Living History Group, the Great War Living History Group, Shoeburyness & South Essex Royal Artillery Association, the Southend Radio Control Model Flying Club, Military Land Rovers, British Army tanks and armoured vehicles and historic fire engines.
UK Garrison Star Wars Characters will be making their presence felt in the arena and there will be a children's face painter.
Refreshments will be on sale, including a licensed bar.
The Vulcan Restoration Trust's Hangar Shop will be selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, books and much more.
Cockpit visits will take place every 15 minutes on a timed ticket basis, so there will be no need to stand and queue. Cockpit visit tickets are subject to availability and will only be on sale on the day. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Children must be over 1 metre tall to visit the cockpit and must climb the entry ladder themselves (no carrying).
Sorry – due to airport rules, no pets can be admitted with the exception of assistance dogs.
Visitors can arrive by bus, train or car. London Southend Airport station is approximately 15 minutes' walk away and is served by frequent trains on the London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria line.
Limited free car parking.
Sunday 15 June
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YU
General admission is £8.00 for adults with under-16s admitted FREE. Tickets will be on sale on the gate and are also available to buy in advance should you wish. There is no need to buy advance tickets for under-16s.Cockpit visits are an additional £8.00 per person applicable to both adults and under-16s.
Entry and cockpit tours are free for Vulcan Restoration Trust members subject to presenting a valid VRT membership card.
Gates open at 10.00 am with last admission at 4.00 pm.
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Vulcan Restoration Trust
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