Avro Vulcan XM612

Avro Vulcan XM612 The official restoration page of Avro Vulcan B.2 XM612 based at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum. This page is updated by the volunteers working on 612.

It will be updated when time allows. We do our upmost to ensure regular updates are posted but there are times when other things take precedence. Some simple answers to simple questions we get asked quite regularly (or see bouncing around social media):

-It's not getting scrapped.

-The engines don't run.

-612 has seen better days - hence the ongoing restoration!

-We don't have a lot of funding

but we do welcome donations (not just monetary donations either!)

-We are always looking for volunteers - contact the museum for more information.

-We do this in our spare time. This is our hobby, not full time job.

-We're not all aircraft mechanics or ex-RAF. Some of us work in the aviation industry, some of us don't. You don't have to be a qualified mechanic to work with us. We will assist you, let you learn new things and guide you in any way we can. There is work for every skill level, age and ability.

-The aircraft does accept external power. There are plans in place to keep her in a semi live state for years to come.

-We work closely with other museums, we share ideas, help others out and part share

You can talk to us via the museum's phone number, during opening times and asking to speak to the '612 Crew Chief'. If no one is available, we will call you back. Please ask the reception staff for a volunteer form. We can also be reached via e-mail: [email protected]
Please visit the museum's official page at; https://www.facebook.com/NorwichAviationMuseum/

Please note; All views and opinions expressed on this page are those of individuals with a common interest and do not represent the museum in any way. If you are offended by anything posted, please message us privately and we will discuss this with you in a rational manner.

12/11/2025

The power up gave the opportunity to functional check the post repair of the port landing lamp.

12/11/2025

Inside XM612 during last night's power up. A good night and always incredible to see.

12/11/2025

Yesterday evening gave the opportunity to carry out a power on aircraft before Christmas.

Not even the changeable weather stops our dedicated volunteers.
12/11/2025

Not even the changeable weather stops our dedicated volunteers.

This week the routine task of lifting, turning and inflating the tyres was carried out. Well done team.
02/10/2025

This week the routine task of lifting, turning and inflating the tyres was carried out. Well done team.

The public had a chance for a close up and personal look into the mighty Vulcan.
15/07/2025

The public had a chance for a close up and personal look into the mighty Vulcan.

15/07/2025

Whilst the team is working on F27 multi function classroom conversion, still had time for our regular power up and bomb bay operation. Good work team.

04/06/2025

Recent operation of the bomb bay doors. Well done Kev for his magic.

After a quiet period we carried out a power up check. All went well and we also managed to functional check the landing ...
04/06/2025

After a quiet period we carried out a power up check. All went well and we also managed to functional check the landing lights after a fault. Well done team.

A pleasure today to host Derek Thorner, former Vulcan Crew Chief, 35 Sqn, RAF Scampton. Great to hear his experiences of...
01/06/2025

A pleasure today to host Derek Thorner, former Vulcan Crew Chief, 35 Sqn, RAF Scampton. Great to hear his experiences of service with the mighty Vulcan.

We were glad to answer an enquiry whether XM612 was at RAF Cottesmore in 1965. To satisfy the curiosity of a grandfather...
17/03/2025

We were glad to answer an enquiry whether XM612 was at RAF Cottesmore in 1965. To satisfy the curiosity of a grandfather and grandson. Hope you are able to visit one day.

We were proud to welcome the daughter of Flt Lt Richard de Verteuil AEO, who flew XM612. She has given us permission to ...
16/03/2025

We were proud to welcome the daughter of Flt Lt Richard de Verteuil AEO, who flew XM612. She has given us permission to use his logbook entries to tell the story of the brave aircrew who defended the United Kingdom. Thanks for your service.

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