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Vulcan Restoration Trust

Preserving XL426 at London Southend Airport

Vulcan Restoration Trust owns and maintains Vulcan B2 XL426 in live ground running condition.

XL426 is open to the public at our Visit the Vulcan Days held throughout the year and at other events.

Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day

Sunday 16 August 2026

Our Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day is a great chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with Vulcan XL426 in its hangar at London Southend Airport.

You can walk round Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit and see what it was like to fly in this huge aircraft!

Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run

Saturday 12 September 2026

Hear the Vulcan’s engines unique howl and see XL426 speed down the runway at our Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run on Saturday 12 September.

Our exclusive visitors enclosure gives uninterrupted views across London Southend Airport, ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.

40s & 50s Hangar Dance at the Vulcan

Saturday 3 October 2026

Dance the night away at our 40s & 50s Hangar Dance at the Vulcan with the Sid Bolan Big Band.

The 18-piece band will be playing a selection of hits from the wartime and post-war years.

There will be a licensed bar.