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Vulcan Restoration Trust

Based in Hangar 6 at London Southend Airport, Essex, the Vulcan Restoration Trust owns and preserves Avro Vulcan B2 XL426 in full ground running condition.

The Trust organises four Visit the Vulcan Days each year where the public can see the former Royal Air Force jet bomber close-up and even climb into the cockpit. Other events, including taxi-runs, concerts and hangar dances all help raise funds for the upkeep of the historic Vulcan aircraft.

Staffed wholly by volunteers, the Trust is a registered charity and receives support from its membership scheme, donations and events income. XL426 is one of only three Vulcans left in the world that still has its engines run regularly and which is capable of moving under its own power, although sadly it can no longer fly.

The Trust maintains XL426 as part of Britain’s aviation heritage and as a tribute to the men and women who flew and maintained the Vulcan during the Cold War.

Hangar 5 South Road, London Southend Airport, Essex SS2 6YU
Contact telephone: 07881445453
Email Vulcan Restoration Trust here

Current Events

Visit the Vulcan Day
Sunday 27 April Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Vulcan Twilight Taxi Run 2025
Saturday 17 May Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Visit the Vulcan on Father’s Day
Sunday 15 June Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Proms at the Vulcan
Saturday 12 Jul 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan
Friday 1 Aug 2025 and Saturday 2 Aug 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day
Sunday 17 Aug 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run 2025
Saturday 13 Sep 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
Visit the Vulcan Day
Sunday 28 Sep 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea
40s and 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance
Saturday 11 Oct 2025 Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea