RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset is home to the Fleet Air Arm's Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
that deploy aboard the Royal Navy's three aircraft carriers.
There is also a Fleet Air Arm Museum with a collection of about 60 different historic aircraft and the RN
Historic flight are based here which include the following aircraft:
The theme for RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2008, which takes place on Saturday 5th July, is ‘Maritime Air’. The roles of Royal Navy in the 21st century include protection of sea lanes, intelligence gathering, counter narcotics, delivering humanitarian aid, peacekeeping and, ultimately, war-fighting. Fast approaching the 100th anniversary of the birth of Naval Aviation, in 1909, the Fleet Air Arm remains at the forefront of this effort.
Yeovilton based Commando Sea King and Lynx helicopters and Maritime Lynx Squadrons will feature in the extensive flying and static display along with visiting military and civilian aircraft, historic and modern from around the world.
Provisional Participating aircraft at Yeovilton Air Day 2008:
Yeovilton Air Day - 05 July 2008
Provisional Participating aircraft:
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Click here for participation list on official RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day website.
Tickets
Adult - £16.00(advance), £20.00 (on the day) Senior Citizens (60+) - £14.00(advance), £20.00 (on the day) Child (under 16) - £4.00(advance), £7.00 (on the day)
Enthusiasts have the chance to drive onto the airfield and use one of the private enclosures situated on the Flight Line to view aircraft arrivals and display practices on Friday 6th July.
1st Entry time 1300 – 1400
2nd Entry time 1700 – 1730
Enthusiasts must remain in the enclosure till early evening, when arrivals and display practices have been completed, for safety reasons. We envisage that this will be between 1830 and 1900 but ask that you are accommodating should times overrun. Air Day personnel will then direct you to the static aircraft areas (not including the Commando Helicopter line), which will be open until 2030. Toilet and refreshment facilities are available.
The Photocall ticket price is £15 in advance and £20 on the day. Joint Photocall and Air Day packages are also available at a discounted rate if booked in advance. Please see official RNAS Yeovilton Air Day website.
RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset is home to the Fleet Air Arm's Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
that deploy aboard the Royal Navy's three aircraft carriers.
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