SOUTHEND Airport’s legendary Vulcan will once again fire up its engines and blast down the runway this weekend for an annual event.

The Avro Vulcan – which took up permanent residency at the airport in 1984 and is looked after by the Vulcan Restoration Trust – is getting ready for the Summer Taxi-Run.

From 11.30am on Saturday, aviation fans will be able to descend on the trust’s hangar and access their exclusive visitor area before the taxi-run at 1pm.

Echo: Bombing - Southend Airport's Vulcan jet to blast its way down the runway on SaturdayBombing - Southend Airport's Vulcan jet to blast its way down the runway on Saturday (Image: Barry Williams)

Daniel Cowan, St Laurence ward Labour councillor, said: “It’s great news once again for fans of the Vulcan being able to visit the airport and see the aircraft in action.

“If there’s people travelling from far and wide and, hopefully, using public transport, they will explore other areas of Southend and make use of the shops and independently run businesses, all of which is good for our tourism and economy.”

With the uninterrupted views across the airport, spectators can see the XL426 go down the runway twice, with the second being at high-speed and featuring a deploy of her brake parachute.

The jet will then taxi back to the apron area, which will allow attendees get a “superb close-up view” as she heads back in and winds down her engines.

Echo: Close up - views of the XL426 from the exclusive viewing area outside of the Vulcan Restoration Trust's hangarClose up - views of the XL426 from the exclusive viewing area outside of the Vulcan Restoration Trust's hangar (Image: Barry Williams)

Attendance is limited and tickets are on sale now, with adult tickets at £50 and under-16s charged £15.

Members of the Vulcan Restoration Trust will be charged £25 for entry.

Children below six are not allowed to attend, and those aged below 16 must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Animals will not be admitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Teas, coffees, and cold refreshments will be on sale throughout the day.

If the event should be cancelled, a full refund will be issued on all ticket purchases only.

On October 14, people will be able to dance the night away to a selection of hits from the wartime and post-war years thanks to the 18-piece Sid Bolan Big Bans, with the 40s and 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance.

For more information about the Vulcan Restoration Trust, visit: avrovulcan.com.