HELP us bring the Vulcan to Bournemouth.

That’s the plea from organisers of this year’s air festival, which takes place between August 29 and September 1.

The mighty Cold War bomber has been a big highlight of the event in the past and news that it will now hopefully stay in the air until the end of the 2015 season will have fans praying that it will appear once again.

As reported by the Daily Echo, engineers at the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, which operates XH558, the world’s last airworthy example of the jet, have announced that enhancements to its airframe should keep it going for two more years.

But one of the stars of the show does not come cheap – a single appearance can cost £9,000 – and air festival bosses are appealing for help to bring the Vulcan’s roar back to the free extravaganza once more.

Jon Weaver, air festival director, said: “The Vulcan is a magnificent aircraft and we have been very fortunate in having her display several times in Bournemouth.

“Unfortunately the high costs involved in keeping her flying are reflected in the display charges, which are approaching £9,000 for a single short appearance.

“We have to look for sponsorship support if we are to see the Vulcan in Bournemouth this year. If there are any parties that are interested in helping to bring the Vulcan to the air festival and would like to discuss it further, they should contact me at jon.weaver@bournemouth.gov.uk