Plane enthusiasts will get the chance to experience Southend's Vulcan bomber thundering along the airport runway.

The impressive Vulcan XL426, which has taken up permanent residency at Southend Airport, will perform taxi-runs on Saturday May 20 and Saturday September 16.

The Avro Vulcan XL426 was flown to London Southend Airport in 1986 to be preserved as part of the UK’s aviation heritage.

The event on May 20 will be the Dam Busters Twilight Taxi-Run which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of 617 Squadron and the famous Dams Raid in May 1943.

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It will will take place in the evening and will feature a big screen showing of the 1955 feature film, The Dam Busters.

A spokesman for Vulcan Restoration Trust said: "Our Vulcan XL426 Summer Taxi-Run will take place on the afternoon of 16 September in what will, hopefully, be bright and sunny weather.

"Tickets are now on sale for both days - please click the link below, where you can also find out more information about each event.

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"VRT Members are entitled to a substantial discount on their ticket(s). Individual Members may buy one ticket at the discounted rate and Family Members may buy two.

"There's no limit on the number of Adult (Public) or Under-16 tickets Members can buy. We look forward to seeing you on May 20 or Septemeber 16 - or both!"