Vulcan Bid for Eastbourne Airshow
14 March 2007
The most sought after flying display in the
The Vulcan, a cold war bomber, has been pencilled in for the FREE show this August and will join an exciting line up of military fast jets, old warbirds, helicopters and aerobatic teams.
It is anticipated that the recently restored aircraft will be ready this summer and Airbourne will be its first appearance at a seafront airshow in 15 years.
Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Councillor David Elkin said "This is so exciting for Airbourne and shows why we're now the biggest seafront airshow in the World. This awesome aircraft really is a sight to see and its distinctive rumble is something that cannot be matched by any aircraft today.
Even before its retirement in 1992 this aircraft achieved as much notoriety as the Red Arrows and is still the talk of the airshow circuit even now - I am delighted they have chosen Eastbourne crowds to witness this amazing spectacle."
The Vulcan is expected to make its first public appearance leading the flypast over
The only operational Vulcan in existence, the aircraft has spent the last seven years undergoing an extensive restoration programme, aiming to bring it back to full working order for airshow fans to see.
After being decommissioned in the 80's its unique triangular shape, deep rumble and sheer size, made it a firm favourite at airshows across the country. As a cornerstone of
Airbourne returns from 16 - 19 August with four days of action packed flying. For more information visit www.eastbourneairshow.com or telephone 0871 663 0031.
* Photo courtesy of Charles Toop