Cold War Tour London
Discover the Avro Vulcan B.2. on a ground tour, exploring it’s significance in the Cold War and how it came to symbolise the last defence against nuclear winter in a time of great uncertainty. Then get up close to other significant Cold War aircraft, including the BAC Lightning F.6, the Handley Page Victor K2, and the English Electric Canberra PR3, and hear fascinating real-life stories of the people who flew the aircraft.
This tour gives you the chance to step behind the barriers, explore the Vulcan and other aircraft from the ground, and encounter our Cold War collections like never before.
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Explore one of the Cold War’s most iconic aircraft: the Avro Vulcan B2. Learn how this legendary bomber came to symbolise Britain’s nuclear deterrent and the fragile peace of a world on edge.
Led by our expert guides, this tour explores the technological and political significance of the Cold War era through the RAF aircraft that defined it. Alongside these remarkable machines, you’ll hear powerful first-hand accounts of those who flew and maintained them—shedding light on a time when every mission could be a step toward world conflict.
Recommended age: 11+
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Discover the Avro Vulcan B.2. on a ground tour, exploring it’s significance in the Cold War and how it came to symbolise the last defence against nuclear winter in a time of great uncertainty. Then get up close to other significant Cold War aircraft, including the BAC Lightning F.6, the Handley Page Victor K2, and the English Electric Canberra PR3, and hear fascinating real-life stories of the people who flew the aircraft.
This tour gives you the chance to step behind the barriers, explore the Vulcan and other aircraft from the ground, and encounter our Cold War collections like never before.