Vulcan Bomber Open Day 2017

The day after we got back from the Isle of Wight we had a day out at Southend airport for the Vulcan bomber open day. Since we last went here they have now moved the Vulcan in to its very own hanger and also added lots of memorabilia and other aeroplane cockpits which you can sit inside. Its great to see these volunteers preserving the memory and history of the Vulcan and running these open days for everyone to enjoy. After all I think it is highly unlikely that we will ever get to see one fly again.

 

During the day there was also a few flybys by a Spitfire which is always impressive and an old classic car shown as well. So all in all a good day out.

 

The spitfire landed right in front of us and the pilot gave everyone a wave.

The best picky I managed to get of the spitfire doing its flyby.

Josh and Holly practising to be firemen/women.

Joshua and Holly with the display fire engine.

Holly pretending to drive one of the military trucks.

Holly driving the vehicle that tows that Vulcan with Auntie Lisa as a passenger.

Joshua looks big enough to be driving already!

I loved the old ford Zephyr. Probably one of my favourite cars that my Dad owned when we was growing up.

Holly liked the yellow E-type.

Holly and Josh by another military vehicle.

 

Josh and Holly playing in a Mercury truck.

Yes Holly picking her nose whilst being a pilot.

Joshua in a cockpit of a jet fighter.

I think Holly needs to grow a bit before she can be a pilot.

So instead Joshua will be pilot and Holly can ride shotgun in the back.

The beast itself. Everyone loves the Vulcan and she's looking good in her new hanger.

Uncle David educating Brandon about some Vulcan weaponry.

Front view of the XL426 Vulcan.

Joshua posing under the Vulcan.

And finally the only picture I managed to get of Brandon during the whole day out!