Vulcan bomber coming to charity fly in
22.08.10
An iconic Vulcan, part of the RAF’s original V-bomber force, will land at 11:00 at Coventry Airport’s charity Fly-in on September 26. One of the world’s most recognisable military planes, it will be a major highlight of the fundraising event in support of charity Help for Heroes. Its pilot and crew will be available to meet visitors attending the one-day event.
Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman of Patriot Aerospace, owner of Coventry Airport said: ‘I am thrilled that the Vulcan, one of a legendary group of aircraft including the Spitfire and Concorde, is joining the Fly in. There are very few aircraft that can match its presence and power. It will be a major attraction at our fundraising event and is a reflection of the fantastic level of support we are getting.'
The Fly-in will include the Battle of Britain Commemorative Flight and feature many legendary aircraft from the Spitfire, Hurricane, Tornado and Hercules to the modern day jets, helicopters and classic flights. Visitors will not only have the opportunity to get close up and personal with pilots, crew and aircraft, experience hangar-based shopping and entertainment, but be part of the Fly in by taking a helicopter flight around the airfield.
The Fly in will be a fantastic day out for families and aviation fans, with entrance by a donation of £20 per car or £5 per pedestrian. Funds raised will go towards improving the lives of wounded servicemen and women who are being treated at the Centre for Defence Medicine based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
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