Eastbourne International Airshow 2004 The Eastbourne International Airshow is to be held at Eastbourne Seafront from Thurs 12th - Sun 15th August 2004 . Free Admission 700,000 spectators Eastbourne Seafront 10am to 6pm The South Coast's biggest free four day airshow. Over 80 flying displays featuring the Red Arrows, RAF displays, international military jets, historic aircraft, helicopter displays and freefall parachutists. Also includes RAF ground display, arena displays, vintage vehicles, helicopter rides, children's entertainment, simulators, exhibitors and food village. Bandstand concerts each evening and Firework display during event. Public enquiries to the Eastbourne Information Centre on 01323 411400 Events@eastbourne.gov.uk Website: www.eastbourneairshow.com

RAF Valley Charity Photocall Valley Aviation Society & RAF Valley are holding a Photocall on Thursday 12th August 2004. The base will be open as usual and over thirty aircraft have been invited to attend. Confirmation already recieved from 48th FW, Dutch, Belgian and French, with three other NATO air forces yet to reply. RAF/R.Navy/AAC/BAE to send aircraft to celebrate 30 years of Hawk operations at the home of the Hawk. Event opens at 8am and will close 4pm, Some larger aircraft for flypasts together with PD's and airfield attacks, twenty plus a/c for static. Limited to 700 tickets at GBP 12 per person. Send cheque/postal order to Valley Aviation Society with Stamped Addressed Envelope to VAS C/o Monafon, Griffiths Crossing, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd LL55 1TS. enqs to www.valleyaviationsociety@supanet.co.uk NB Tickets will not be dispatched until individual security clearance given, usually six week before event. Only unsuccesful applications will be returned sooner.

Kidwelly, South Wales - RAF Display On Saturday, 10th July the Red Arrows and the RAF Falcons, along with a Hawk aircraft, will be displaying at the Kidwelly Carnival in South Wales. The Central Band of the RAF will also be at Kidwelly for the carnival.

Llanidloes, Mid Wales - RAF Display On Friday, 23rd July the Red Arrows will be at the Llanidloes Air Day along with the RAF Falcons, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, A Jaguar Display and a Hawk Display, as well as a Tucano and a Tutor Display. The RAF Cosford Area Voluntary Band will be appearing this year as well.

Jersey International Air Display The Jersey International Air Display takes place on Thursday 9th September 2004. The air display is free to the public but is used to raise funds for the RAFA Wings Appeal Charity through programme sales and collections. It consists of a four hour continuous flying display over the Bay of St. Aubins adjacent to the Island capital and fixed and rotary wing static displays at the airport and the Peoples Park in St Helier.It combines modern military aircraft, warbirds, civil transports, solo and formation aerobatic displays, wing walking and parachuting. Royal Air Force Tucano T.1 Hawk T.1 Jaguar GR3 Tornado GR4 Harrier GR7 Nimrod MR2 RAFAT Red Arrows Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire and Dakota Falcons Parachute Display Team Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Falcon Bell 412ASR Royal Norwegian Air Force C-130 Hercules (static) Royal Navy Historic Flight Sea Fury Sea Hawk Civilian owned Warbirds Scandinavian Historic Flight Mustang Invader Duke of Brabant’s B-25 Mitchell B-17 Pink Lady Civilian aircraft: Utterly Butterly Barnstormers Stearman x 2 wingwalkers Aerostars

Open Day - Vulcan XL426 Avro Vulcan B.2 (XL426) will be performing two high-speed taxi-runs at a special Vulcan Open Day at Southend Airport on the 14th August 2004. Due to a scheduled overhaul of the brake and undercarriage systems this spring, XL426 will be on static only during the Southend Airport’s Wings & Wheels event on Sunday 30th and Bank Holiday Monday 31st May. More details on the Vulcan Restoration Trust website at www.xl426.com/news.htm

Abingdon Fayre 2004 The Abingdon Fayre 2004 will take place on Sun 2 May from 10am to 5.30pm The 5th Abingdon Fayre will again feature a variety of attractions that will appeal to all ages, which will include: Ground Attractions: Arena Demonstrations to include the Police Vehicle Enthusiasts Club, Wallingford Dog Agility Team and Miniature Steam Engines Prototype Spitfire flying replica to sit in & have your photo taken in! Variety of Vintage & Classic Vehicles & Motor Clubs - include the Porsche of GB club, Abingdon Mini Owners club, Sporting Ford Escort owners club, MG’s. Bigger Crafts section Kids Amusement area Canberra aircraft cockpit to sit in! Kennington Brass Band (after 12.30pm) Various Trade & Charity Stands US Settlement Villages RAFA Exhibition trailer Military Robot – 11 EOD Regt. (tbc) Air Attractions: The small 6 item Flying Display: Denny Dobson Aerobatics, RAF Tucano, RAF Hawk, RAF BBMF Spitfire, Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter, Vampire T11, NA T28 Fennec, + Boeing C17 Globemaster flyby (tbc) The Visiting Aircraft that will fly in during the morning for Static Display will include: Beech 18 WW2 transport, Pitts Specials & Extra 300L aerobatic aircraft, T28 Fennec, ex RAF Bulldogs, Tiger Moths, Chipmunks, Beagle Husky, Austers, Stinson 108, Yak18, resident RAF 612VGS Grob 109 Motor glider, Staggerwing or WW2 P51 Mustang, Harvard (tbc), Jet Provost T5, Vampire T11, Tailwind Aircamper and RAF2000 Autogyros, through to modern Military types to include (subject to weather and serviceability) RAF Hawk, Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter, the regular RAF Merlin HC3 (only if back in operation) and RAF Puma Helicopters. On site refreshments & Disabled Car Parking available – No pets allowed please. Please remember Flying Display aircraft & Static Aircraft flying in on the day are subject to weather conditions & serviceability but whatever the weather, be sure we will still be in full swing!! Admission: Adults £5, OAP's £4, Child £3s Proceeds to the Douglas House Respite Centre in Oxford. More details on the Abingdon Fayre 2004 website

Lightning "First Flight 50th Anniversary" QRA Day The Lightning "First Flight 50th Anniversary" QRA Day will take place at Bruntingthorpe Airfield, Leicestershire on Sunday 11th July 2004. The first Lightning flight was on the 4th Aug 1954. The Bruntingthorpe Lightning Preservation Group is a group of enthusiasts based at Bruntingthorpe airfield Nr Leicester. They are dedicated to maintaining two of the last few remaining English Electric (BAC) LIGHTNING aircraft in a fully airworthy condition. The Group are also currently in the process of raising funds to re-erect the RAF Wattisham QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) Sheds as a permanent hangar for the two aircraft which will also serve as a museum. £50,000 is needed to accomplish this aim. Regular Open Days are held throughout the summer during which both LIGHTNING F MK 6 aircraft perform runs down the 3000 metre long runway at speeds just short of liftoff, with their two Rolls Royce AVON MK 302 engines operating at full reheat. The Group needs YOUR support NOW in order to keep these historic aircraft serviceable and available for the public to enjoy. If you have the time, then please attend one of the Open Days. If you wish to make a donation then £50 will have your name permanently displayed on the QRA sheds alongside the likes of Wg Cdr "Bee" Beamont CBE, DSO*, DFC*, DL, FRAeS. Click here for more details or if you wish to make a donation.

Southend Airshow 2004 The Southend Airshow takes place on 30th-31st May 2004 at Southend-on-Sea in Essex. This two day seafront event is Europe's largest free airshow and is expected to attract more than half a million people who will line the town's seven-mile shore. Aircraft expected to appear include: Sunday 1330 Sea Vixen Eurocopter EC135 RAF Falcons USAFE MH-53 1400 RAF Tucano RAF Hawk Extra Pair Catalina RAF Sea King Aerostars 1500 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lockheed T-33 Utterly Butterly Barnstormers RAF Jaguar 1600 RAF Red Arrows RAF Nimord RN Black Cats Team Honda - Su-26M Hunter 1700 RAF Tornado RAF Harrier Monday 1330 Sea Vixen Eurocopter EC135 RAF Tucano RAF Hawk 1400 Extra Pair RAF Falcons Catalina USAFE MH-53 Aerostars 1500 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lockheed T-33 Utterly Butterly Barnstormers RAF Jaguar RAF Nimrod 1600 RN Black Cats Team Honda - Su-26M Hunter RAF Tornado RAF Harrier 1700 RAF Red Arrows If the RAF Search & Rescue Sea King takes part in the airshow and does their normal SAR Demo, the Southend in-shore life boat may not be included! instead the RNLI might use their brand spanking new hovercraft! (one of only three in RNLI service in the UK).

Spirit of the 40's Spirit of the 40's is being held at Alscot Park, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire on Sunday August 22nd from 3pm. Just like last year we are arranging a Spirit Of The 40's concert, raising money for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra (UK), plus full supporting cast of 40's entertainers including tributes to George Formby,Vera Lynn and Marlene Dietrich, Grace Spitfire and Yak 50 aerial displays, WW2 living history, civilian and military vehicles. Benefits The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Ticketline 08712 200 260. Infoline 01789 459150 (office hours). Advance Tickets: Adults £19.50* Children (5-14) £15.50* Under 5’s FREE *Plus Booking Fee where Applicable On the Gate: Adults £24.00 Children (5-14) £19.00 Under 5’s FREE Tel; +44 (01) 789 459150 Fax; +44 (01|) 789 459122 e-mail; info@media37.com Website; www.media37.com

Clacton Airshow The Clacton Airshow takes place on 26th-27th August 2004 at Clacton Seafront. The event features something for everyone and there are ground events taking place throughout the day including live Jazz and childrens entertainment although the biggest attractions are the aircraft. Participating aircraft include: Thursday 26th August 1:45 - Essex Air Ambulance 1:51 - Avenger 2:01 - Tucano 2:10 - Mustang 2:20 - Extra Duo 2:31 - Utterly Butterly Wing-Walking Team 2:43 - BBMF (Dakota-Spitfire-Hurricane) 3:00 - Chinook 3:14 - RAF Falcons Parachute Team 3:30 - Hawk 3:40 - Jaguar 3:50 - Harrier 4:04 - Su26 4:16 - Tornado F3 4:30 - Red Arrows Friday 27th August 1:30 - Red Arrows 2:05 - Essex Air Ambulance 2:11 - Utterly Butterly Wing-Walking Team 2:23 - Tucano 2:32 - BBMF (Dakota-Spitfire-Hurricane) 2:49 - RAF Falcons Parachute Team 3:00 - Chinook 3:19 - Extra Duo 3:31 - Hawk 3:41 - Su26 3:53 - Jaguar 4:03 - Harrier 4:17 - Tornado f3 (RAF will most likely be operating out of Southend as normal.)

The Wirral Show 2004 The The Wirral Show takes place on 10th-11th July. The Wirral Show is set in The Dips at New Brighton , and is one of the biggest and best FREE family shows in the UK. It attracts over 250,000 visitors each year and includes one of the largest outdoor funfairs in the country, along with aircraft displays, stunts and special amusements for children - this makes the Wirral Show weekend a date not to be missed. Participating aircraft include: Jaguar Royal Marine Commandos

Windermere Air Show The Windermere Air Show takes place on 31st July - 1st August. Participating aircraft include: Jaguar Red Arrows (1st only) RAF Falcons (1st only) Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane

Morecambe Heritage Gala 2004 The Morecambe Heritage Gala 2004 takes place on 12th September. Participating aircraft include: Jaguar Falcons Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane Red Arrows

Chivenor D-Day Show The Chivenor D-Day Show which was to be held on the 2nd June 2004 has been CANCELLED. It is believed that holding a display so near the estuary could result in a bird strike.

Chivenor D-Day Show Elmsett Airfield Open Day & Air Display which was to be held on the 3rd July 2004 has been CANCELLED due to unexpected business and manpower priorities from their parent company.

Sandown D-Day 60th Anniversary Airshow The Sandown D-Day 60th Anniversary Airshow takes place on the Ise of Wight on the 5th and 6th June (9.30am - 17.30pm) COMMEMORATING OPERATION OVERLORD AND THE NORMANDY LANDINGS. It is an event for everyone - from those who have personal links with D-Day to younger generations who can discover the commitment, effort and courage that marked the beginning of the end of World War Two. Fun events and entertainments will fill both days, making the whole event a special two days out for the whole family. Display items: Saturday 5th June Flying Starts 14:30 BBMF Lancaster & Spitfire/s Turbulent Team Captin Nevilles Flying Circus P47 Spitfire Vb Hurricane XII P51 Janie & P51 Big Beautifull Doll Harvard Team Fiat G46 USN N3N Spitfire IX DC3 Spitfire VIII Sunday 6th June Flying Starts 14:30 RAF Falcons Turbulent Team Captin Nevilles Flying Circus Spitfire Vb Hurricane XII P51 Janie & P51 Big Beautifull Doll Harvard Team Fiat G46 USN N3N Spitfire IX DC3 Spitfire XVII 16:00 D-Day Dedication Sally B

Blackpool Promenade Air Display Blackpool Promenade Air Display takes place on the 29th May. Participating aircraft include: RAF Hawk - 15.20 RAF Dakota - 15.35 RAF Jaguar - 15.50 Utterly Butterly Wing Walkers - 16.10 RAF Red Arrows - 16.30 Tornado GR4 - (no time) Sea Vixen - (no time)

Waltham Windmill RAF Open Day The Waltham Windmill RAF Open Day in Lincolnshire takes place on the 13th June. Participating aircraft include: Isaacs Fury (G-PFAR) Full Display - Nick Riddin Extra 260 (G-EXTR) Full Aerobatic Display - Steve Carver DC-3 Dakota (ZA947) Flypast - BBMF (RAF) Sea King HAR3 Full Display - 202Sqn (RAF) Pitts Super Stinka (G-IIIV) Full Aerobatic Display - Gary Ferriman BAe Hawk T1 Flypast - 100Sqn (RAF) Vans RV4 (G-BVDI) Full Display - Justyn Gorman Supermarine Spitfire Flypast - BBMF (RAF) Open 10am - 4pm Admission Tickets: Adults - £1.50 Under 14's - £1.00 Free Car parking A donation from the day's takings are to be made to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

LOWESTOFT SEAFRONT AIR FESTIVAL Thursday 29th July 2004 1:45pm-5:00pm Friday 30th July 2004 12:00 - 12:20 then 1:45 - 5:00 Free entry, car parking £10 Red Arrows (Thurs 5:00pm - Fri 12:00pm) Harrier GR7 Jaguar Hawk Sea King Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Sea Hawk (possible) Catalina (water landing possible) Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Yakovlev Team Utterly Butterly Royal Jordanian Falcons Tigers free-fall Extra 300 (Denny Dobson) Sukhoi 26 (Will Curtis) Five biplane fighters from the World War 1 team With the exception of the Sea King Helicopter, all other aircraft are scheduled to appear on both days of the event.

Helidays Spectacular 2004 The Helidays Spectacular 2004 takes place on the Beach Lawns at Weston-Super-Mare from Friday 23rd until Sunday 25th July. Tickets are £5 for adults and accompanied children have free admission. Helidays Spectacular is a fly-in for a static display of helicopters on each of the three days. Participating helicopters include: Italian AF AS-61R Pelican Dutch AF CH-47D Heeresflieger Bo105s & CH-53G Belgian Defence Land Component A109 Italian AF AB412 The UK armed forces will be represented Army Air Corps Historic Aircraft Flight - Sioux, Alouette II, and Scout There will be approx. 40-50 helicopters

Sunderland International Airshow The Sunderland International Airshow takes place on Seaburn Seafront, Sunderland, Tyne& Wear on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July. Free entry, car parking £5 (limited spaces near seafront), park & ride £3. Participating aircraft include: Major RAF participants Red Arrows BBMF Falcons Role Demo involving HMS Ocean Royal Marine troops RAF Sea King and Lynx helicopters RN Merlin TBC Admirals Barge Sea Harrier FA/2 Belgian AF F-16A MLU Belgian Fouga Magister Dutch AF F-16AM

Wings 'N Things The Wings 'N Things Airshow takes place at Woodchurch Airfield in Kent on Sunday 1st August. This will be the 16th event on the grass airfield, Little Engine Farm at Woodchurch near Ashford and will provide an excellent chance to see some classic warbirds close-up Adults £10, Children & Senior Citizens £5. Showground Opens at 10.00 am Vehicle Procession at 1.00 pm Airshow 2.00pm to 5.00 pm Participating aircraft include: WW1 AIRCRAFT AND DOGFIGHT MILITARY TRAINING AIRCRAFT Jungmann - Tiger Moths - Magister Stearman - Harvards - Folland Gnat MILITARY CLASSICS Stinson Reliant - Beech D17S Stagger Wing HARVARD FORMATION TEAM WWII AIRCRAFT Hurricane - Spitfire - Corsair - Mustangs Yak C11 - Beech C45 B17 - FLYING FORTRESS G-BEDF Sally B is the last remaining airworthy B-17 in the UK CLASSIC JETS F86 Sabre - T.33 - Gnat - Hunter AEROBATIC DISPLAYS CAP 232 - Sukhoi SU 26 AEROSTARS Yak formation team AEROBATIC GLIDER DISPLAY TIGER CLUB DISPLAY TEAM Wing Walking and Turbulent Display Team Also includes: STEAM ENGINES, VINTAGE VEHICLES & TRACTORS CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLES Click here for a map.

Kemble Open Day The Kemble Open Day which was to be held on September 12th 2004 has been cancelled due to financial constraints now placed on organisers along with escalating costs and poor attendances over that last 2 years. The event will now take the form of a fly-in with free admission. The plan now is for all hangars and operators at Kemble to open their doors so that you can see what they all get up to.

Southport Airshow & Military Display The Southport Airshow is to be held on 11th-12th September 2004. This fantastic display of the latest military technology and aerobatic manoeuvres is one of the biggest Air Shows in the UK and is continuing to grow year on year. It is recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority as one of the safest Air Show sites in Europe. The Southport Air Show boasts a comprehensive flying programme of military and civilian aircraft including the latest fast jets, vintage aircraft, helicopters, aerobatic aircraft, parachute displays and ground based displays. Recently the event has expanded its title to include ‘military display’ to represent the important interaction between the aircraft and land-based military activities in our ever changing world today. These breathtaking displays are also supported by a host of other attractions for the whole family to enjoy. The Air Show is owned by Sefton Council and runs under the event management of Tonge International. Southport Beach is ideal for families, with plenty of room for car owners to park up and enjoy the panoramic views of the coastline, including the recently restored Southport Pier and seawall. This makes it a perfect setting for the Air Show. The gates open at 9.00am to the on-ground activity including the exhibition village, model aero display, Rock FM central arena, military displays etc. The flying display starts around midday and ends around 5pm. On both days the show closes at approximately 6pm. Participating aircraft include: Harrier Chinook Hawk Jaguar Nimrod Red Arrows Tucano Su26 Extra duo Utt butt Raf Falcons Bell 412 (Dutch) Sea Vixen Swordfish (in doubt) RN Black Cats BBMF Canberra Herc Tornado Possible T-33 Admission: £4 per pedestrian, £20 per car full - Priority parking (beach), £17 per car full - all remaining car parks

JETS plus 2004 JETS plus 2004 at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire has been postponed. It will be replaced by the Cold War Jets Open Day High Speed Taxi Runs originally scheduled for Sunday 5th September 2004. Details of any rescheduling of JETS Plus will be posted here shortly. There was to be some flying at this event which has now been cancelled but the regular format of the Bruntingthorpe Open Day continues with its traditional menu of fast taxiing Cold War Jets.