10th Anniversary Abingdon Charity Air & Country Show 2009
The Abingdon Charity Air & Country Show takes place at Abingdon Airfield/Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire on 3rd May 2009.
Supporting the
Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance
This 10th anniversary show includes Vintage Vehicles, Crafts, Static Aircraft, Steam Machinery, Trade Stalls, Arena Displays, Flying Displays to the popular Dr Who Daleks and Tardis, and Tank Rides!
The afternoon Flying Program will be approximately 3.5 hours long including military & civilian jets, helicopters, trainers & aerobatic types, with commentary from Sean Maffett.
Provisional Participation (as of 2nd Feb)
Flying / Static F = Flying only, F/S = Flying & Static
RAF Tutor F/S
RAF Hawk F/S
RAF Tucano S TBC
RAF Memorial Flight Spitfire F/S
RAF Chinook TBC F/S
Swifts Glider Display Team F
Vampire T11 (VPG) F
Dukes of Cassutt team F/S
Yak52 (Nigel Wilson) F/S
The Tigers Parachute team
Pembroke F/S
DC-3 Dakota 'Drag em oot' F/S
P-40 Kittyhawk TBC F/S
P-51 Mustang F/S
Jet Provost T3 (Neil McCarthy) F/S
Static / Fly In visitors include:
RAF Merlin S
US Army Blackhawk (SHAPE) S
Chipmunks S
Bulldogs S
Alpi Pioneer S
Saro Skeeter tbc S
C172s S
Jet Provost T3 S
Robinson R44 S
Harvard S
Fox Moth S
Westland Scout S
RAF 612 VGS Grob Vigilants S
RAF C-17 Globemaster III from 99 Squadron S
Enquiries
Aviation / Enquiries: neilsevent@aol.com / 07756 258892
Trade / Craft Stalls / Enquiries: andyandsuep@aol.com /
T: 01235 529142
Vintage Vehicle bookings: Adrian.33@hotmail.co.uk /
07840 503047
abingdonshowclassics@hotmail.co.uk /
01865 340329
Sponsorship / Press: Malcolm.ashby@uk.bp.com /
07759 076307
smithoag@aol.com / 07749 219001
Public admission prices will be at the 2008 rate of 10 per adult,5 per child(5-15yrs) and Senior Citizens
Advance tickets should again be available early in the New Year from the website: www.abingdonfayre.com
Tickets have gone on sale for the Abingdon Air & Country Show.
The show will be held on May 3rd at Abingdon Airfield (Dalton Barracks), adjacent to the A34.
Air displays already confirmed include the Dukes of Cassutt air racing team, a newly restored Hawker Hurricane and a T-28 Fennec. Other air displays will be announced over the coming weeks. There will also be static aircraft, an aircraft fly-in and pleasure flights.
On the ground, new attractions this year include a farmers' market and live musical performances by Fiona Harrison, who will be performing a medley of 1940s numbers.
Other highlights include an RBS Williams Formula 1 Grand Prix Show Car, classic cars, a mobile farm, vintage military vehicles, Doctor Who Daleks, tank rides, arena events, trade stalls and a craft fair.
Tickets prices are as follows:
| In advance | On the day |
| Adults (16 and over) | £8.00 | £10.00 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | £22.00 | N/A |
| OAPs | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| Children (aged 5 to 15) | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| Children (under 5s) | Free | Free |
| Car parking | | Free |
Organiser Neil Porter commented: "With people watching their money due to the credit crunch, we are working hard to present a show that will provide a great family day out but at an affordable cost."
Advance tickets can be purchased online from the official show website at www.abingdonfayre.com. They are also available at the Abingdon Information Office (within the Old Abbey House building), The Warehouse (near Coxeters), Clothes 4 Work in Didcot (opposite the Broadways Pub) and Didcot First Office (by the Next Shop).
For more information please visit www.abingdonfayre.com
Thundersprint 2009
Thundersprint 2009 - Spitfire Around the Town Centre
Sunday May 10 - Northwich, Cheshire, Town Centre
Spitfire fans will have the chance to see this magnificent aircraft display in a unique setting right on the edge of Northwich, Cheshire, on Sunday May 10.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire will perform at Thundersprint 2009 - an incredible mix of classic motorcycle racing, street entertainment and fine food which takes over this pretty market town during the second weekend in May.
The Thundersprint festival has completely free admission, and free parking, and provides a packed day's entertainment for the whole family. Turn one corner and there's a 1960s Grand Prix star munching on a home made wild boar pie - walk around the next and find thoroughbred classic race bikes mingling with Morris Dancers and Jazz bands: there's nowhere like the Thundersprint!
Star attractions on two-wheels this year are double World Champion and MotoGP star James Toseland and six times World Champion Jim Redman.
As the tension builds for the start of four hours of non-stop racing, the BBMF Spitfire roars across the sky in salute and the thunder of the mighty Merlin engine echoes from Marks and Spencer's store wall! Truly, an unmissable experience for any fan of classic aircraft - and one which is absolutely unique to the Thundersprint.
Spectator entry to the Thundersprint is free, as is parking, but arriving early is recommended because Northwich gets very busy. The Thundersprint is very family friendly and welcomes well-behaved pets - and children. Facilties for the disabled are excellent with free parking right in the centre of the show.
For more information visit www.thundersprint.com or 'phone 01928 740 498.
James May at the Thundersprint
Thundersprint 2009
Northwich Town Centre May 9/10
Free Admission and Free Parking
The Thundersprint attracts many stars and celebrities but there are none more popular than the relaxed and charming James May, co-presenter of the BBC's "Top Gear" programme. Although an expert on cars, and renowned for his hilariously laconic assessments of all that's new in the world of four wheels, James is a dedicated bike fan and rates the Thundersprint as one of his favourite events of the year.
James will return to Northwich on May 10 with his mighty 1964, 87cc Honda which produces a breathtaking 6.5 bhp. James will line up with six times World Champion Jim Redman and Double World Champion, James Toseland.
James (May, rather than Toseland) said: 'When I crest Castle Hill in Northwich in my borrowed van, and see the town spread out below me like Camelot, I will know that my faithful charger, the 87cc Honda C200, has arrived at its spiritual home."
Asked about his racing achievements on the mighty Honda James listed doing 45mph on the A4, changing the oil and finishing a very close next to last in the 2007 Thundersprint.
Truly,"Mad Dog May", as James likes to be known when he is racing, will bring a very special presence to the Thundersprint start line.
For more information visit www.thundersprint.com
2009 Vintage Glider Club National Rally
The Vintage Glider Club National Rally will be held on May 23rd - 31st at Little Gransden in Bedfordshire.
We will be having a free fly in for interesting and Antique Aircraft BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY at any time that week. Visiting pilots are asked to contact Rod Ward, ward@wardviolins.com or myself prior to the event and the office on 01767 677077 for airfield information on the day of the visit. Pilots visiting on Saturday 25th May will receive a free ticket for the Barn dance in the evening.
Jackie Sparrow
Cambridge Gliding Centre is hosting the 2009 Vintage Glider Club National Rally.
A warm welcome is extended to all VGC members with wooden or interesting gliders and their families and friends.
The club will be providing all the usual facilities, camping, bunkhouse accommodation, on site catering, showers, toilets, and most importantly, excellent launching facilities. Prior booking is essential for camping and Bunkhouse accommodation.
The club has a one hundred acre site with three long and flat runways. For launching we have two Supacat winches, two tugs, and will also have a slower tug for aero towing slower gliders available all week. Our three long flat runways enable us to launch in any wind direction.
For more information visit www.glide.co.uk
"Big HEARTED Aviators" at Perth Airfield
Plans are underway for the annual Perth Airport Open Day to be a BIG
HEARTED event!
The “Heart of Scotland Airshow” is to be held on 6th June, 2009 at
Perth/Scone Airfield and organised by members of the Scottish Aero
Club, airport owner Morris Leslie, airport resident Air Charter
Scotland along with Angus-based business Squadron Prints Ltd.
The event is still at the planning stage but there will certainly be
some major attractions to enthral the public. Aircraft from all over
Scotland have been invited to take part including that of the Royal
Air Force. Profits from the event will be donated to the RAF
Benevolent Fund, celebrating its 90th year, and local Scone Charities.
A fun day out for all the family is planned and a website will be up
and running within the next two weeks where advanced tickets will be
available to purchase on line. Traders/exhibitors and interested
parties wishing to take part in this event are asked to
The organisers of the “Heart of Scotland Airshow” are delighted to announce that The World Famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team “The Red Arrows” have today confirmed that they will fly their 'HEART' in the skies over Perth (Scone) Airfield on the 6th June, 2009.
The HEART will not be the only manoeuvre on show at this event as The Team will also be flying their 2009 Display lasting some 25 minutes. The Pride of the Royal Air Force will show their support to this event of which a donation from the profits will go to the RAF Benevolent Fund which celebrates it's 90th year this year and who's logo incorporates a Red Heart in the middle of the RAF Roundel! Shortly after the announcement was made 'The Team' left the UK for their Spring training in Greece and Cyprus returning to the UK less than 2 weeks before the Perth Air Show.
For further information on the show please go to the website www.perthairshow.com where you can buy your tickets and help national and local charities!
e-mail: perthairshow@yahoo.co.uk or call Gill on 01241 437555.
Further details will be released as acts are confirmed
Queen's Birthday Flypast 2009
The Queen's Birthday flypast will take place over London on the 13th June 2009 at 1pm.
The formation should consist of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, 9 x Typhoons, VC10 + Tornado GR4s, E-3D Sentry + Tornado F3s, Red Arrows.
Rehearsal day is Tues 9th, with 10th, 11th & 12th reserve days. The practice will see RAF Waddington substituting as Buckingham Palace.
Five elements consisting of:
BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane
9 Typhoons
VC10 with two Tornado GR4s
Awacs with two Tornado F3s
Red Arrows
A map of the Queen's rehearsal flypast route from previous years can be found by clicking here.
A map of the Queen's flypast route from previous years can be found by clicking here.
Previous years Scanner Frequencies:
120.625 STANSTED APPROACH
123.300 NATO Common Radar
125.800 WATTISHAM ZONE
126.950 STANSTED RADAR
132.700 THAMES RADAR
132.900 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Primary
134.550 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Secondary
135.275 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Primary
135.925 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit
232.875 31 Sqn Air-to-Air GOLD STAR OPS
243.450 RED ARROWS Air-to-Air
244.550 56(R) Sqn Air-to-Air
260.150 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Primary
275.350 LONDON MIL(West) Pre-Join Transit for Brize based aircraft
277.775 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit & Co-ord
299.975 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Secondary/Pre-Join Co-ord
300.100 Air-to-Air Refuelling LION/MADRAS
369.125 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Secondary
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Cold War Jets Open Day
The Cold War Jets Open Day will take place at Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire on Sunday 3rd May 2009.
There will be taxi-runs by aircraft such as the Lightning, and Victor etc in the usual BAH Open Day format.
High Speed Demonstrations:
Lightning
Comet
Victor
Hunter
Buccaneer
Iskra
Canberra
Jet Provost
Static aircraft include:
Starfighter
Sea Vixen
Hunter
Super Guppy
Mystere
Scout
747 Jumbo jet
Buccaneer
Admission - £12
Kids go free!
Gates open 10am
Souvenirs, refreshments and much more!
Volvo Ocean Race Display
The Volvo Ocean Race Display will be held on Saturday May 30th at Salthill, Galway, Ireland.
During the Volvo Ocean Race, visiting Ireland for the 1st time, there will be a display on Saturday 30th May off the promenade at Salthill Galway on the West Coast of Ireland by the "Red Arrows" (12pm) and the RAF "Typhoon".
Newark Air Museum Event – Cockpit-Fest 2009
13 & 14 June 2009
The Newark Air Museum will be hosting its 10th Cockpit-Fest event on its site on the Winthorpe Showground just north-east of Newark-on-Trent. This two day event that takes place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June, looks set to break all records with 21 visiting cockpits having already booked in to display alongside the museum's own collection of 70 airframes.
One of the unlikely stars looks set to be its own Harvard cockpit section from airframe KF532. This original framework has not been on formal display at the museum for many years and it will now be available for public inspection. This came about in response to various requests made during and after the 2008 Cockpit-Fest event, the staff and volunteers moved the cockpit section out of storage and onto temporary display in Hangar 1 at the end of May.
Regular updates of the participation list continue to be added to the news page of the museum website www.newarkairmuseum.org and nearly half of the visiting cockpits are new to the event! These range from: a Spitfire Mk.V through to a Buccaneer S2.B naval strike fighter; and also includes a Canberra bomber and 3 lightning jet fighters.
A diverse range of visiting exhibits include: a Boeing 737 Simulator Display; Tri-Star Lo11 Simulator Display; Instrument panels / interiors displays; Owls from the Raptor Foundation; Lancaster W4270 display (Sat only); Shackleton Association; Newark Millgate Museum, - A display of WWII Objects; Lincolnshire Aviation Society (Sat Only); Photo Display 1803 Squadron ATC; display panels from the Lincolnshire Integrated Aviation Heritage Partnership; Photo Display of Wartime RAF Binbrook; RAF Supply Drops in WWII Burma; Crusader 80 – British Army of the Rhine, Military Vehicle Display
Just one additional participant confirmation has been added to this year's event listing, which is now up to 22 visiting cockpits.
There could be some additional details confirmed during the week and these will be updated on the museum website at http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/news.php on a daily basis if and when they come through.
As ever the event is being supported by FlyPast Magazine and it looks like being a bumper year.
Cockpits
XN561 – Sea Vixen FAW.2
D.H. Hornet
XP558 – Jet Provost T4
WK638 – Chipmunk**
WH887 – Canberra TT18**
XX761 – Jaguar GR1A**
XS932 – Lightning F6**
Sea Hawk F.Mk IV**
WP927 – Chipmunk**
XH175 – Canberra PR9
XR757 – Lightning F.6**
XS922 – Lightning F.6
G-BYED – Jet Provost T5A
Spitfire Mk.V*
WK914 – Meteor F8
XZ431 – Buccaneer S2.B
Venom [ex-Swiss AF]
WT684 – Hunter F1
XN503 Jet Provost T.3A**
XF522 Hunter F.6**
WZ869 Chipmunk**
Robinson R.22 ** (Sat Only)
** These cockpits are totally new to the event
* Signifies a significant change from previous displays
Instrument panels / interiors
Harrier
Hawk and Tornado panels- Ejection Seats- Flying Clothing.-Mauser Cannon.
Tornado
Phantom Ejection seat & Instrument Panels
G4B Gyro Compass Demonstration Rig.
Jet Provost Instrument Panel
Canberra PR.9 Instrument Panel Display
Spitfire Instrument Panel Display (Sat Only)
Tri-Star Lo11 Simulator Display
Boeing 737 Simulator Display
Spitfire Simulator Display
Flying Clothing and Survival Equipment.(Sat Only)
Display of Flying Helmets (Sat Only)
Harwell Box (A mock up of a WWII Wireless Trainer) (Sat only.)
Cockpit Rigs
NAA P.51D
Mosquito
Special Displays
Owls from the Raptor Foundation
Lancaster W4270 display (Sat only)
Shackleton Association
Newark Millgate Museum, - A display of WWII Objects
Lincolnshire Aviation Society (Sat Only)
Photo Display 1803 Squadron ATC
Display panels from the Lincolnshire Integrated Aviation Heritage Partnership
Photo Display of Wartime RAF Binbrook
RAF Supply Drops in WWII Burma
Crusader 80 – British Army of the Rhine Military Vehicle Display
The museum's Cockpit Opening Team aims to have many aircraft cockpits open – a small additional fee will be charged for access to some of the aircraft;
On both days an Aeroboot aviation and avionics sale will run alongside Cockpit-Fest and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be providing a Dakota flypast on Saturday 13th and a Lancaster flypast on Sunday 14th.
Admission costs: Adults £6.25, Over 60s £5.75, Children £4.00 and Family ticket [2 adults & 3 children] £18.50. Appointments are preferred for Group [15 plus people] visits, although not essential and a party rate booking information pack is available on application.
Open: Both days 0900 – 1700 hours – some cockpits start to leave by 2pm on the Sunday so we urge people to visit early so as not to miss out.
Newark Air Museum Ltd., Winthorpe Showground, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY
Email: newarkair@onetel.com
Website: www.newarkairmuseum.org
Blackpool Air Display 2009
The Blackpool Air Display takes place on Sunday 9th August 2009 (between central and south piers).
The Red Arrows, will return this year to headline a spectacular free to watch air display on Sunday 9th August.
The air display will begin at 3.45pm with aerobatic displays from the Blades and the daring Team Guinot Wing Walkers. The Sea King - the RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter and the RAF King Air - a new advanced multi engine pilot trainer, will also be making an appearance.
There are few sights and sounds able to provoke more powerful thoughts and emotions than that of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flights Lancaster Spitfire, and Hurricane which will display during the seafront show.
The jet trails of the world famous Red Arrows will paint the sky red, white and blue for the grand finale of a series of stunning aerial displays at 5pm.
Estimated Display Times:
RAF/RNLI Helicopter Search & Rescue Demonstration - 3.00pm
United States Airforce KC135R Stratotanker - 3.30pm
RAF BAttle of Britain Memorial Flight: Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane - 3.36pm
Extra 260 Flown by Steve Carver - 3.52pm
Team Guinot Wing-walking display - 4.00pm
Vulcan - 4.15pm
Bell "Huey" UH1H Helicopter - 4.19pm
The Blades - 4.26pm
RAF King Air - 4.47pm
The Red Arrows - 5.00pm
Free Admission.
Visit Blackpool.com website.
Blackpool International.com
World Aerobatic Championships at Silverstone
Taking place on Saturday 29 August, The World Aerobatic Championship is designed to test the skills of around 60 pilots from 19 countries over a thirteen day period. The event itself runs from Monday 17 August with two spectator days on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August, Saturday being the main event day. The airshow will support the finals and promises to be as equally exciting with displays from famous air acts including:
Aerostars - 6 YAK50's performing a 20 minute display
Swift Team - A unique aerobatic display by the Swift Team
P-40 - World War 2 Vintage Fighter display
Guinot team - Formation Wing Walking Team
Hawk - RAF display Hawk
Royal Navy Historic Flight - Sea Fury or Sea Hawk Aerobatics
Red Devils - Army Parachute Team
Blades - One of the most highly respected display teams in the World will close the show.
World Aerobatic Championship website.
Silverstone website
Live broadcast of World Aerobatic Championships (www.airsports.tv).
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