Sywell Airshow 2006 The Sywell Airshow is to be held at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire on the 24th September 2006. The 2006 Sywell Airshow will be a two day event, the first day being a celebration of the Chipmunk for its 60th anniversary which will consist of a fly-in on the 23rd September. The second day, on the 24th September, will be the main airshow. Following the success of the rekindled Sywell Airshow in September 2004, The Friends of Sywell Aerodrome are proud to announce the next biannual Airshow will take place on the 24th September 2006 at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. Further details will be released nearer the time but expect the usual 'garden party' atmosphere including a superb mix of aircraft types from modern aerobatics to pre-war civilian types with a healthy dose of warbirds in the 'mix' Watch this space! Participating aircraft for 24th September 2006 include: Utterly Butterly Wingwalkers Falcon Messenger Magister Barnstormers Jungmeister Harvard x 2 Fokker DR1 x 2 Nieuport 17 P-51 Mustang Chipmunk formation Rapide Dragon Dragonfly Flylight formation Catalina Brooklands Formation Hughes 500 Spitfire Hurricane Team Condor P-40 Kittyhawk The Blades subject to weather and serviceability on the day The flying display will be a mixture of older and more modern aircraft contrasting the fragility of WW1 biplanes with the war-winning power of the Mustang, Spitfire and Hurricane. With approximately three hours of varied flying the Sywell Airshow 2006 will offer something for everyone! As well as the much welcomed return of P-51D 'Susy', based at Sywell for so many years, we hope to have a multiple Chipmunk flypast to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the first flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk, a trainer aircraft used to train several generations of RAF pilots and now a popular aircraft with civilian owners. In addition to the flying display there will be aircraft on static display along with military and vintage vehicles. Trade stands will include car dealerships, model makers, garden furniture, memorabilia, fine art and books. Entertainments for children will include a flight simulator and fairground rides - the Sywell Airshow is the perfect family day out! Tickets Adults: £10(advance), £12(on the day) Children: £5(advance), £6(on the day) Family (2 adults, 3 kids): £25 Flightline walk: £2 (on the day) Please check the official website at www.sywellairshow.co.uk for ticket details and advance booking. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Aerodrome in person, or by phoning the Aerodrome on 01604 644917 Check out the new official website at www.sywellairshow.co.uk

DUNSFOLD WINGS & WHEELS 2006 DUNSFOLD WINGS & WHEELS is to be held at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey on SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST 2006 (August Bank Holiday weekend). Wings & Wheels is an exceptional family day out, showcasing some of the finest civil and military aircraft displays in the UK, combined with an astounding line up of record breaking cars and motoring displays. We are proud of the tremendous success that was achieved at our inaugural event at Dunsfold in 2005, the event was extremely popular and is now set to grow in stature and reputation in 2006. To be held on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend, the action for the day will include; · a dynamic 3 hour flying display · demonstrations by Brooklands style racing cars · a fly-in of vintage and classic aircraft · classic & modern motoring displays · exciting record breaking cars · vintage & classic motorcycles · military vehicle displays The event is being staged by Dunsfold Park Ltd in association with Brooklands Museum, to raise funds for the Brooklands Museum and other local charities Details of the event will be released and updated on the special event website; www.wingsandwheels.net

Hucknall Air Day The Hucknall Air Day is to be held at Hucknall Airfield, Nottinghamshire on the 17th June 2006. The event is being held at this historic flight test airfield to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the aerodrome. The airshow will include items that have some connection with the airfield ranging from World War 1 types through to fast jets and airliners. The entrance is through the main Rolls Royce factory gates of the Watnall-Hucknall Road B6009 and admission is by donation to a local charity. Contacts:- Merlin Flying Club 01159 755153 (weekends) or email merlinflyingclub@aol.com Prior contact is needed for this event if flying in as slots must be allocated due to air displays and arrivals

Kent Air Show, Margate The Kent Air Show, Margate is to be held in Palm Bay, Margate, Kent on the 17th and 18th June 2006. The spectacular Flight Thanet Air Show which hit the South East in 2005, providing fun and excitement for the whole family, has officially been renamed The Kent Air Show, Margate. The title has been changed to represent the expected growth of the event which promises to be one of the most spectacular aviation events on the air show calendar. After the success of the 2005 event, the organisers of the Kent Air Show are working tirelessly to ensure the event is even bigger and better in 2006. Endless work behind the scenes on the air display and ground activities will ensure the event is a dynamic and fun-filled experience for the whole family. The name change encompasses the wider area of Kent, to recognise the impact the event has on the region as a whole. It is hoped that this change will engage the wider community to become involved and give the region and its businesses an event to be proud of and invest in. The Kent Air Show will take place on the 17th & 18th June at Palm Bay in Cliftonville, Margate. The Air Show combines a spectacular air display incorporating the latest fast jets, fighters, bombers, vintage World War II aircraft, parachute displays and aerobatic aircraft with a host of interactive ground activities for the whole family. Cllr. Latchford of Thanet Council said: “The change of the event name represents the importance of the event to the region and its expected growth. This magnificent event represents the perfect opportunity for the businesses of the region to invest in and gain association with one of the major and most important events for Kent. ” Businesses wishing to get involved in the Kent Air Show can do so by contacting Tonge International on 0845 0522154. Opportunities include sponsorship, hospitality, trade stands, programme advertising and on-site exposure. Tickets are £7.50 in advance and £10 on the day. 7 to 16’s pay just £3 in advance and £4 on the day (a reduction from £5 last year). Children under the age of seven will be admitted free of charge and must be accompanied by an adult. John Ratcliffe of Tonge Events (organisers) said: “We have decided to sell the tickets with immediate effect due to the enthusiasm and support that the local people have displayed towards the Air Show. The 25% reduction for advanced purchases provides great value for money.” Tickets are now on sale at the Winter Gardens Box Office on 01843 292795 or 296111. For further information on the Kent Air Show please contact Tonge Events on 0845 0522154, visit www.kent-airshow.com or e-mail info@kent-airshow.com Participating Aircraft include: Sat 17th June 13.00-14.00 MD Explorer RAF Falcons Stearman Catalina RN Sea King Mk 4 14.00-15.00 Mustang Hunter RAF Sea King Sea Fury Black Cats Harrier 15.00-16.00 Blades BBMF Tutor Tucano 16.00-17.00 Hawk Typhoon Red Arrows --------------------------- Sun 18th June 12.00 Red Arrows - display break - 13.00-14.00 MD Explorer Stearman Chinook Hunter Blades RN Sea King HC4 14.00-15.00 RAF Falcons Mustang BBMF 15.00-16.00 Catalina Sea Fury Black Cats Tutor Tucano Hawk 16.00 Harrier Typhoon

Glenn Miller Festival The Glenn Miller Festival is to be held at Twinwood Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire on the 26th, 27th and 28th August 2006. Details on the website at www.twinwoodevents.com. Click here for a News release (Jan '06)

Salthill Air Show The Salthill Air Show is to be held at Galway, republic of ireland on the 25th June 2006. The Salthill Air Show is a free air show held every summer along the Salthill Promenade on the shores of the famous Galway Bay. The Salthill Air Show is one of the few FREE Air Show's in Europe. Air Show Start time: 3pm Airport Frequency: 122.50 Show Frequency: 121.750 The Irish Air Corps have expanded their participation in the 2006 air show, the highlights of which are: Pilatus PC-9M Display Team Reims Cessna FR172 Rocket Formation Alouette III & EC135 Helicopter Formation The Garda Air Support Unit will also be attending with their Britten Norman Defender fixed wing aircraft and their EC135 helicopter. The full confirmed list of displays including those flying, static, on the ground and at sea are as follows: 2006 Flying Display Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team - The Red Arrows Royal Air Force Hawk Solo Display Royal Air Force Team Merlin Display - Merlin HC.3 RAF Shorts Tucano T.1 2Excel Display Team Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9M Irish Air Corps CASA CN235-100MP Persuader Irish Air Corps Eurocopter EC135P2 Irish Air Corps Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette III Irish Air Corps Reims Cessna FR172H Rocket Irish Air Corps Learjet 45 Garda Air Support Unit Eurocopter EC135 Garda Air Support Unit Defender Eddie Goggins Extra 200 Coast Guard Sikorsky S-61N Irish Army Parachute Team, The Black Knights 2006 Static Display Royal Air Force Team Merlin Display - Merlin HC.3 Royal Navy Westland Sea King MK.4 Irish Air Corps Eurocopter EC135P2 Irish Air Corps Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette III Garda Air Support Unit Eurocopter EC135 2006 Ground Display Irish Army Weapons Display Civil Defence 2006 Ships and Boats Irish Naval Service Civil Defence R.N.L.I. This year for the first time the Salthill Air Show has an online store where you can support the Salthill Air Show by purchasing t-shirts, VIP & Family Packages and you can also become a Friend of the Air Show, click here to visit our store for more information: http://www.salthillairshow.com/store/ Also this year the post-show celebration party returns, read on for more information: See the official website at www.salthillairshow.com for more details.

Thundersprint 2006 Thundersprint 2006 Sunday May 7 - Northwich Town Centre Free to Enter and Free to Park Spitfire Around Northwich 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 7. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire will perform at Thundersprint 2006 - 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 is free to enter, and free to park, 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 round the next and find thoroughbred classic race bikes mingling with Morris Dancers and Jazz bands: there’s no-where like the Thundersprint! 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. For more information visit www.thundersprint.com or 01928 740 498.

Headcorn Flying Proms Spectacular The Headcorn Flying Proms Spectacular is to be held at Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent on Saturday 12th of August 2006. Following the enormous success of the inaugural concert last summer Headcorn Aerodrome in association with AMP Productions and Musical Associates, will be staging their second Headcorn Flying Proms Spectacular on Saturday 12th of August 2006. "Magnificent Musical Maestro" – The popular and exuberant conductor Jae Alexander will once again guide the English National Orchestra through such stirring musical masterpieces including - Rule Britannia, The 1812 Overture, Planet Suite, The Dambuster's Theme and Jerusalem, as historic aircraft such as The Spitfire, Hurricane, P51 Mustang, a number of Tiger Moths and many others will perform a breathtaking choreographed aerial display. The event again rounding off with a stunning Hot Air Balloon Night Glow silhouetted against the evening sky this proved to be a highlight, which simply has to be seen again! Among the entertainment prior to the concert the parachute club display will once again entertain and amaze and why not take to the skies yourself with a pleasure flight in a light aircraft or helicopter! There is ample parking adjacent to the airfield and gates open at 4pm with the evening concert beginning at 7pm. This picnic style event is the perfect way to spend a typically English evening in the heart of Kent, The Garden of England! See our main ad for further details! Further information call 01622 873 273

RAF Valley Photocall 2006 The RAF Valley Photocall 2006 is to be held at RAF Valley, Anglesey on the 10th August 2006. The Society hold an Annual Charity Photocall in August of each year, RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps attend along with aircraft from USAFE and other NATO countries. The date for 2006 is Thursday 10th of August. The event is only open to members, associates and invited guests and is strictly limited to 750 places. An application form to join the Society for the Photocall can be found on the official site at www.valleyaviationsociety.net See the official Valley Aviation Society website at www.valleyaviationsociety.net for more details.

Annual Abingdon Fayre Air & Country Show The annual Abingdon Fayre Air & Country will take place at Abingdon airfield/Dalton Barracks on Sunday 30th April....our 7th consecutive year.Once again,proceeds from the day will be donated to the Helen and Douglas House Respite Centres in Oxford. The show will open at 10 a.m and will feature a varied selection of ground attractions ranging from steam machinery,vintage/classic motor-bikes and vehicles,a local marching band,arena events and a Craft marquee.Refreshments will be available and there will also be a Childrens Amusement area. The air attractions will hopefully include up to 80 visiting aircraft for static display,plus a two and half hour Air Display.The Air Display will start at 2 p.m and it is hoped to include a Hawk jet trainer and Chinook helicoper from the modern day RAF,with nostalgia provided by a 1950s Hawker Hunter and a World War 2 Hurricane....stalwart of the Battle of Britain. Public access will be via the airfield gates off Barrow Road to the south of the airfield. Admission costs are;- Adult £7 OAP £5 Child(10 years & over) £3 Under 10s no charge There is also no charge for car parking We would like to remind local residents to be aware of and expect Air Display rehearsals during the afternoons of Friday 28th & Saturday 29th April. More information can be seen at our regularly up-dated website www.abingdonfayre.com Abingdon Fayre Air & Country (Sunday 30th April 2006) Participating Aircraft: FLYING - starting 2 pm RAF BBMF Hurricane (F) RAF Grob Tutor (F/S) RAF Grob Vigilant (F) replaced by Pitts Special (F) RAF Chinook (F/S) RAF Hawk(100 Sqn) (F) Hawker Hunter T7 (F/S) P40 Kittyhawk (F/S) Extra 300 (F/S) Me 108 (F/S) PA28R Arrow (F/S) STATIC - most of the flyers plus the following;- RAF Grob Vigilant (S) DHC Chipmunks (S) SA Bulldog (S) Tipsy Belfair (S) Pembroke (S) Pitts Special (S) Tiger Moth (S) BAC Jet Provost (S) Rollason Condor (S) Polish Navy M28 Bryza tbc (S) Yak 52 (S) Harvard (S) US Army helo type - Sikorsky UH60 Blackhawk (Shape) (S) RAF Merlin (S) Cessna 172 (S) PA20 Pacer (S) Robinson R44 (S) DA20 Katana (S) T67 Firefly (S) Civilian Coupe (S) Miles Messenger (S) Curtiss Wright Traveller (S) Nord (S) Turbulent (S) Pegasus Quantum (S) Stampe (S) Grob 115E (S) R22 (S) Kitfox (S) Quite a varied selection with something to suit most aviation tastes,but please remember all subject to weather,serviceability and operational commitments .

Mach 1 Airshow + Expo The Mach 1 Airshow + Expo which was to be held at Punchestown, Dublin, Ireland on Sunday 4th & Monday 5th June 2006 has unfortunately had to be CANCELLED. THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT THAT WERE TO BE TAKING PART IN THE AIRSHOW: UTTERLY BUTTERLY WINGWALKERS 2EXCEL BREITLING JET TEAM DENIS KENYON HELI AEROBATICS EDDIE GOGGINS AEROBATICS RAF HAWK 208 SQN RAF MERLIN HELICOPTER PRESS REPORT ON CANCELLATION OF Mach 1 Airshow + Expo MORE INFO www.mach1.ie

Southport Airshow & Military Display The Southport Airshow & Military Display is to be held at Southport Seafront in Lancashire on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2006. Participating aircraft include: RED ARROWS (close the show at 5.00pm on Saturday and open the show at 11.45 on Sunday!) EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON HARRIER GR7 BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane) HAWK SEA KING THE BLADES HUNTER (Miss Demeanour) YAKOLEVS RN MERLIN SEA VIXEN RAF FALCONS UTTERLY BUTTERLY WING WALKERS BLACK CATS SUKHOI SU26 (Honda) REVA TEAM (The Patrouille Reva) MUSTANG CANBERRA Official website at www.southportairshow.co.uk

Plymouth Hoe Spring Festival - Air Days The Plymouth Hoe Spring Festival (Air Days - 30th-31st May) has been cancelled due to sponsorship problems. However, not to let the veterans and disabled down, there will be a display by the Tornado GR4 at 13.00 on May 31st. No trade stands will be on the seafront. Official website at www.alliedproject.co.uk

Blackpool Tribute Display The Blackpool Tribute Display is to be held at the Central Beach, Blackpool in Lancashire on 8th July 2006. As part of our Blackpool Remembers Veterans Week, Central Beach will play host to a spectacular air display in the Shadow of the famous Tower. The whole day will be a FREE event with Giant Kites from 12 noon and then at 4.00pm - 6.00pm flying displays. Participating aircraft include: RAF Harrier GR7 RAF Hawk T1 - 100sqn RAF Hawk T1 - 208sqn RAF Tucano T1 RAF Falcons - Parachute Team Red Arrows Utterly Butterly Wingwalkers Display of some of the world's most amazing kites On the promenade adjacent to Central pier, Exhibitions of modern military technology, recruiting teams from the RAF, Royal Navy, and Army. The Military Trust will also present a selection of their vehicles. Nearest Railway Station - Blackpool North Website - www.visitblackpool.com

Clacton Airshow 2006 The Clacton Airshow is to be held at Clacton-on-Sea in Essex on 24th-25th August 2006. Airshow programme for Thursday 24th & Friday 25th August: Thursday 24th August 1:45 Essex Air Ambulance 1:51 Tornado GR4 2:01 Extra 2:11 Hawk 2:21 Tucano 2:30 Catalina 2:41 Sabre 3:20 Blades 3:34 Mustang 3:44 Harrier 3:54 Su26 4:05 BBMF 4:30 Red Arrows Friday 25th August 1:39 Red Arrows 2:05 Essex Air Ambulance 2:11 BBMF 2:28 Tucano 2:37 Tornado 2:58 Sabre 3:27 Harrier 3:37 Mustang 3:47 Hawk 3:57 Catalina 4:07 Su26 4:18 Blades The RAF should be operating out of Southend as usual, the Catalina is also expected to operate from Southend.

Shoreham Airshow '06 The Shoreham Airshow is to be held at Shoreham in West Sussex on 16th-17th September 2006. Participating aircraft include: BBMF - Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane & Dakota Typhoon F2 Harrier GR7 Chinook HC2 Tutor T1 Hawk T1 Tucano T1 Merlin HC3 Red Devils - Parachute Team Sea Fury and Sea Hawk (RNHF) Merlin Helicopter - Royal Navy Catalina John Romains - 3x Spitfires Yakovlevs Spitfire, Mustang & Kittyhawk - P Tiechman Extra 300 - Denny Dobson B17 'Sally B' Utterly Butterlys - wing walkers Hurricane - Peter Vacher Messershmitt 108 Spitfire & Hurricane Will Curtis - Extra Fox Glider Tickets: Adults - £16 (on the day), Children (5-15) - £7 (on the day), Children under 5 - Free. Press Release below: The 2006 Air Show season is fast approaching and this will be the first major release regarding plans for" Shoreham's RAFA Battle of Britain Airshow". We have decided to keep this years entry prices as those in 2005 and at the same time increase our spend so that we will be able to welcome new displays to Shoreham. The new dates are due to the fact that the planned dates were over committed with other events. This has given us a real benefit this year in the fact that we will be the only Air Show on in the UK the original Battle of Britain weekend – hence we plan to make it that bit different. Some advanced publicity :- 1. A Spitfire and Hurricane scramble with eight aircraft plus ground support role play and pyrotechnics. 2. Major participation from the RAF to include the Typhoon (full display both days), Harrier, Tucano, Hawk, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster and Dakota), two Chinook HC Mk 11s and the RAF Merlin Helicopter display team. 3. Sea Fury and Sea Hawk from Royal Navy Historic Flight and if ready after refurbishment a welcome return of The Swordfish and the first visit of the new Navy Merlin Helicopter doing its full display. 4. Parachute Regiment "Red Devils" – who will also be supporting a ground attack scenario made up from members of the Parachute Regiments Recruiting Team. 5. Pyrotechnics and airfield attack by two Messerschmitt aircraft. 6. Yakovlevs display team with their 4 Yaks. 7. Sally B, Mustang, Kittyhawk, PYB Catalina, Vampire, Harvard Fox Glider. 8. Aerobatics from Denny Dobson,The Utterly Butterlys (Four Ship Display) and Will Curtis and his Honda Display. 9. Welcome return of Haurel and Lardy, Dads Army and Celebrities. As this release goes to press discussions are still under way with other display pilots – watch this space! One area of criticism (Yes! we do listen) has been the size of our static display – we therefore are trying to make big improvements this year – due to no others displays most aircraft will be based at Shoreham and we are looking at inviting static aircraft to join us. The ground display area has been completely revamped and events by all services will be taking place during the day. This will include the RAF Dog display team and the Red Arrows own simulator ( both another first for Shoreham) Add to this the popular fun fair, craft tent, trade stalls, motor vehicles, children's circus and military exhibitions we have tried to enlarge the "Family Day" feel to the show which makes Shoreham just that bit different. Comments from the media last year were very impressive resulting in Shoreham now being considered as on of the UKs top shows. (We cannot do it without you – so a big thank-you!!) and this year it has resulted in more sponsors wanting to join the ranks. With the Airport under new owners from April it is going to be a great challenge. "It is nice to know we have their full support" added John Haffenden Shoreham Airports Manager. "The event cannot be run without the dedicated support of the Committee who put a lot of effort into planning it as well as the RAF Cadet Force" said Don Bean MBE Airshow Organiser. Sponsors this year include Talk Sport Radio, Spitfire Ales, Bunn Leisure, Southern Trains, The Argus, Sussex Life, Gamble Jarvis, Shell Aviation and Shoreham Airport. "Many local people help at the show who in no way are connected with the RAF – they support the local RAFA Shoreham-by-Sea Branch at this event in such a way that record funds are raised each year for the Royal Air Forces Association and that is why this year we have tried to make the 2006 show just that bit different to say a big thank-you to all our supporters over the years". Said John Periam the shows Press Officer. Watch this space and look at the shows dedicated web site www.shorehamairshow.com for all the latest news and information.

Lydd Airshow The Lydd Airshow is to be held at London Ashford Airport at Lydd in Kent on 09th-10th September 2006. Participating aircraft include: Saturdays Flying Programme: RAF Falcons Chinook Sea King Tigers FFPT Turbulent team SU26 Sea Vixen Vari Eze Extra Canberra B17 Hunter MD902 Explorer Mustang The Blades Blue Eagles Utt Butt Yakovlevs Hercules Hawk Sabre Spitfire website: www.lyddairshow.co.uk

Beaumaris show 2006 The Air Display at the Beaumaris show is to be held at Anglesey, Wales on 27th May 2006. Participating aircraft include: BBMF - Lancaster, Spitfire, and Hurricane Hawk T1 208Sqn Chinook HC2 website: www.beaumaris.com

Airfest 2006 Airfest 2006 is to be held at Huntingdon Racecourse in Cambridgeshire on Saturday 19th August. This is a fund-raising event to raise money for UK children's charities and overseas aid organisations. The event will be a mix between a music festival and an airshow. The airshow elements are: (i) The Army Air Corps Historic Flight (ii) Spitfire display by The Aircraft Restoration Company (iii) Aerobatic Display in a Bucker Jungmann by Anna Walker of Skytricks (iv) 2 plane wing-walking display by the Utterly Butterly display team. website: www.airfest.co.uk

Queen's Birthday Flypast The Queen's Birthday Flypast is to take place on 17th June. It is believed that the aircraft will fly over the Mall from 4pm-4.40pm. The route is classified but in previous years has routed over Boxted, Chelmsford (Chignal Smealy area), Hainault Country Park, Fairlop station then to the Mall. The Queens Birthday Flypast map. The formations will be as follows: Lancaster with 2 x Hurricane and 2 x Spitfire 4 x Typhoons from Coningsby C17 Tristar with Jaguar and Typhoon on EACH wing Nimrod with 4 x Tornado GR4 E3 with 4 x Tornado F3 VC10 with 4 x Jaguar Diamond 9 Tornado GR4 from Marham (representing all four squadrons) 9 x Hawk of the Red Arrows with Canberra The rehearsal for the Queens's Birthday Flypast will take place on 14th-15th-16th June with a route over RAF Marham and ending with a flypast over RAF Waddington. The date of the rehearsal is dependant on the weather, so will take place on the 14th unless the weather is bad otherwise it will take place on the 15th etc. The rehearsal will take place at 3000-4000ft over RAF Marham then come down 2000ft as they approach RAF Waddington.

Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot The Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot is to be held at Newark in Nottinghamshire on 17th-18th June 2006. Fifteen [15] visiting cockpits have already booked in for Cockpit-Fest 2006 at Newark Air Museum's Winthorpe Airfield Site. This two- day aviation spectacular, which is combined with an AEROBOOT aviation and avionics sale, takes place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June 2006. More than 20 Aeroboot pitches have already been pre-booked, but space is still available with some pitches available on each day of the event. The following list of anticipated visiting cockpits is correct at the time of going to press, June 4th 2006: Spitfire, Buccaneer, L.29 Delfin, Belvedere, Hunter [x2], Venom, Meteor F8, Lightning F6, Canberra, Sea Vixen, Jaguar, Jet Provost and Hunter FGA.9 [x2]. The following museum resident cockpits will also be participating Canberra PR.9 and Canberra T.17. Visiting instrument panel displays include – Jet Provost, Auster AOP.9, HS 748, Anson, Hornet, P.39, P.51, Vampire and Swordfish. Visiting rigs include – Spitfire [Saturday only], Tornado, Lysander, Spitfire cockpit rig & other Spitfire parts. Special guest for the weekend is The Raptor Foundation, with their display of birds of prey. In addition Avro Vulcan XM594 is expected do perform system demonstrations throughout the weekend; Volunteers from the museum will endeavour to open a number of aircraft for public visits throughout the weekend; Newark Museum will be providing an interactive costumed World War 2 question and answer session for children and adults; and the Waddington Amateur Radio Society will be broadcasting from the site. Special Notices It should be noted by visitors that as some of the cockpits travel many miles to be here for the weekend, typically some will start to leave the site from 2pm on the Sunday. We therefore recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment. On both days visitors and participants will be eligible to a 5% discount on ALL books and plastic model kits purchased in the Museum Shop. Normal museum admission rates apply. Adults £6.00, Over 60s £5.50, Children £3.75 and Family ticket [2 adults & 2 children] £17.50. Appointments are preferred for Group [15 plus people] visits. Gates open for the public at 1000 hours both days. Cockpit owners who have not yet registered for this year's event are reminded that there is no fee for you to pay when you participate at Cockpit-Fest, as display pitches are free to exhibitors. So please contact the museum soon, if you plan to display your cockpit / interior exhibit, at the 2006 Cockpit-Fest. Cockpit-Fest is sponsored and supported by FLYPAST the UK's top selling aviation monthly magazine. Website: www.newarkairmuseum.co.uk

Spirit of Adventure - This show has now been postponed until 2007 The Spirit of Adventure show which was to be held at Abingdon Airfield (Dalton Barracks), Abingdon, Oxfordshire on 26th-27th August 2006 has now been postponed until next year. A unique chance for the public to interact with the Royal Air Force. Visitors will be able to experience cutting edge technology and participate in action-based activities and spectacular demonstrations by serving members of the RAF alongside top professionals... Meet the people who live the dream. EVENTS INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES · Helicopter Flights · Off-Road Six-Wheel Drive and 4x4 Driving · Typhoon Simulator · Travel 200mph in the Invicta S1 Super Car · Harrier Simulator · Take part in a Real-life Mission with Interactive Movie Drama, "Battle for Britain · Travel 140mph in SCSA Close Racing Pick-ups · Climbing Wall · Jaguar Simulator · Extreme G-Force Rides · Live Music · Boeing 747 Simulator IN THE AIR · Typhoon · Harrier GR7 · Red Arrows · Spitfire · Hawk · Chinook Helicopter · Merlin Helicopter · Falcons Parachute Formation Drop · Tornado GR4 · Hercules C130 ON THE GROUND · 513 Bomb Disposal Squadron / robots and reaction vehicles · Typhoon · Tornado · Harrier GR7 · Red Arrows (RAFAT) Hawk · Hercules · Jaguar · Formula BMW Racing · Meet Formula BMW Star Matt Hamilton · Meet Land Speed Recorder Holder Andy Green · SCSA · NASCAR · Kite Boarding · Power Boats · Karting displays · RAF Sports Clubs · Martial Arts · Motor Cycle Endurance Team · Mountaineering and Mountain Rescue · Hang Gliding · Micro-lite · Winter Sports · RAF Police Dogs · 2 Mechanical Transport vehicles  · Explosive Ordinance Detonation · 606 Squadron Reserves laser targeting · RAF Fire Fighting Team · RAF Hot Air Balloon · Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund / Historical  · Royal Air Force Museum  Tower frequencies VHF 132.000 MHZ UHF 254.800 24 HR TICKET HOTLINE: 0870 735 5000 or BOOK ON-LINE ADVANCED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:       · £25 Adult · £10 Children (under 15) · £50 Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) · Under 5s Free Spirit of Adventure - More than just an Air Show It has been decided to postpone the Abingdon show planned for 26-27 August 2006. Two events are being planned for next year in different parts of the UK - details will appear on the website soon. website: www.raf.mod.uk/spiritofadventure

Jersey International Air Display The Jersey International Air Display takes place on 7th September 2006. Latest Participating aircraft: Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team (Red Arrows) RAF Falcons RAF Tutor RAF Hawk (New) RAF Tucano RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane and DC3) RAF Harrier GR7 (New) RAF Harrier T10 (Airport static only) RAF Chinook RAF Merlin (New) AAC Blue Eagles Helicopter Display Team Belgian Air Force F16 (Based off Island) Belgian Air Force Fouga Magister Royal Netherlands Air Force PC7 P51 Mustang A26 Invader T28 Fennec B25 Mitchel B17 Pink Lady Blades Aerobatic Team (4 x Extra 300LP) Gnat Jet Provost (Airport static only) Hunter Pitts (Airport static only) OV10 Bronco Skyraider AN2 (Air Unique) (New) Catalina (New) J29 Tunnan (New) Corsair (New) Vampire T11 (Airport static only) (New) F86 Sabre (New) Lockheed T33 (TBC) Peoples Park should be graced with the following: Royal Navy Seaking Commando AAC Lynx Royal Netherlands Air Force Bell412 (New) Blackhawk Bell Huey UH1 (This may yet fly in the Display) website: Jersey website