Saturday Special | Nimrod XV232 Full Power Engine Run Coventry Airport Live | 27th September 2025

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Join us live from Coventry Airport as the legendary Hawker Siddeley Nimrod XV232 roars back to life for a full power engine run in 2025. This rare event showcases one of the RAF’s most iconic Cold War maritime patrol aircraft, preserved and maintained in ground-running condition. Built in 1969, XV232 flew countless missions during its distinguished career, including record-breaking long-range flights during the Falklands conflict. 🔴 What to expect in this stream: • Full power ground engine run of Nimrod XV232 • Close-up views of the four Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines in action • Live sound of the incredible power and roar of this historic aircraft • Insights into the Nimrod’s service history and preservation at Coventry ⸻ 📌 About Nimrod XV232 • Type: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 • Serial: XV232 (Construction No. 8007) • Built: 1969 • Last flown into Coventry on 11 May 2010 • Preserved by dedicated volunteers keeping it alive for future generations ⸻ 👀 Don’t Miss It This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience a Cold War icon up close. Aviation fans, historians, and enthusiasts won’t want to miss this powerful display. 💬 Join the chat and share your memories, photos, or stories about the Nimrod – we’d love to hear them. 📲 Subscribe to SDTV for more live aviation events, rare aircraft engine runs, and historic aircraft coverage from across the UK. ⸻ ✈️ SDTV – Bringing Aviation History to Life