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Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day
See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at the Vulcan Restoration Trust's Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day.
You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.
There will be examples of the weapons carried by the Vulcan during its time with the RAF, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
Vulcan XL426 will be joined by the cockpits of several classic jets including a Blackburn Buccaneer, SEPECAT Jaguar, Hawker Hunter and De Havilland Vampire.
We will also have a Westland Scout helicopter on static display and the Essex MG Owners Club will be bringing along over 20 cars for everyone to enjoy.
Other displays incude: the Shoeburyness & South Essex Royal Artillery Associaton, the Southend Radio Control Model Flying Club, Military Land Rovers, British Army Tanks & Armoured Vehicles and a selection of historic fire engines.
UK Garrison Star Wars Characters will be patrollling the display arena and there will be a children's face painter.
Thundersley Brass Band will be keeping everyone entertained with music throughout the day.
Refreshments will be on sale, including a burger bar, licensed bar and an ice cream and doughnut kiosk.
The Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, 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.
Limited free car parking available.
You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.
There will be examples of the weapons carried by the Vulcan during its time with the RAF, including the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
Vulcan XL426 will be joined by the cockpits of several classic jets including a Blackburn Buccaneer, SEPECAT Jaguar, Hawker Hunter and De Havilland Vampire.
We will also have a Westland Scout helicopter on static display and the Essex MG Owners Club will be bringing along over 20 cars for everyone to enjoy.
Other displays incude: the Shoeburyness & South Essex Royal Artillery Associaton, the Southend Radio Control Model Flying Club, Military Land Rovers, British Army Tanks & Armoured Vehicles and a selection of historic fire engines.
UK Garrison Star Wars Characters will be patrollling the display arena and there will be a children's face painter.
Thundersley Brass Band will be keeping everyone entertained with music throughout the day.
Refreshments will be on sale, including a burger bar, licensed bar and an ice cream and doughnut kiosk.
The Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, jams, 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.
Limited free car parking available.
Sunday 17 Aug 2025
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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