The East Kirkby Fireworks & Night Taxy Runs at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre offers a evocative blend of living history and autumn celebration, set against the authentic wartime backdrop of the former RAF East Kirkby. The main attraction of the event is the rare opportunity to see the famous Avro Lancaster Just Jane—and often the center's de Havilland Mosquito—power up their Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in the dark. As the heavy bombers taxi along the perimeter tracks, visitors are treated to the unmistakable roar of the engines and the fiery glow of exhaust flames cutting through the night air, transporting attendees back to the operational intensity of Bomber Command during World War II.
Alongside the thrilling night taxiing displays, the event features an impressive fireworks show that illuminates the Lincolnshire airfield's night sky. Between runs, visitors can explore the museum’s extensive exhibits, hangar displays, and WWII airfield structures, or warm up with local food and hot drinks from the on-site catering venues. Blending high-octane aviation nostalgia with a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere, the Fireworks & Night Taxy Runs stand out as one of the most memorable end-of-season events on the UK heritage aviation calendar.