PLANE spotters will have the opportunity to get a close look at a famous bomber at Southend Airport later this month.
Visit the Vulcan day is being organised by the Vulcan Restoration Trust, which owns the ex-Royal Air Force bomber.
People will be able to climb inside the cockpit and see the cramped conditions in which crews flew.
The event is supporting the trust's Return to Power fund, launched to raise money needed to restore the Vulcan to good taxiing condition.
It will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War, in which the RAF's Vulcans flew the longest bombing missions in history.
Trust chairman Kevin Packard said: "Of the 19 surviving Vulcans around the world, the Southend Vulcan is one of only three remaining in live condition."
Visitors will be able to get a close-up look at the historic aircraft, between 10am and 4pm, on Sunday, July 22.
Admission is £1.50 for adults, free for children.
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