RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire hosts the major RAF Airshow, which is very popular, and usually held in June. The display includes many modern RAF aircraft, foreign aircraft, and display teams.
RAF Waddington is a fully operational unit of No 3 Group within RAF Strike Command and is home to the RAF's airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft. 3 resident squadrons, No 8, No 23 and No 51 operate the Boeing E-3D Sentry and Nimrod R1 aircraft in these roles. The E-3D aircraft of Nos 8 and 23 Squadrons also constitute the UK Component of the NATO Airborne Early Warning Force. The newly re-formed 5(AC) Sqn, expected to receive its Sentinel R1 aircraft soon, will operate in the ASTOR (Airborne Stand-Off Radar) role.
Click here to visit the official Waddington Airshow website.
Waddington in Lincolnshire, the county that is considered by many to be the traditional heartland and spiritual home of the Royal Air Force, has been host since 1995 to the RAF's biggest air show. It has a well-earned reputation for appealing to enthusiasts and families alike, and is considered one of the UK's top military air shows.
THEMES
90th Anniversary of the 1st ever RAF air show
Where were you on 3 July 1920 when the first ever RAF Air Show was staged at RAF Hendon? We are planning to recreate that amazing feature by flying a military aircraft from every decade since 1920 during our 2010 show. This will be a unique event and one not to be missed.
70 Years since the Battle of Britain
To commemorate this iconic period in our nation's history we are planning a re-enactment of a war time airfield attack. Hear the sirens wail as they warn of danger, feel the heat of explosions and gain some idea of the fear that must have been felt by those under attack. All this and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
35 Years of Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
It is 35 years since the introduction into service of the E3 aircraft and 20 years of RAF E3D Sentry operations. We are planning an AEW bonanza with representatives of AEW operators from across the globe exhibiting their aircraft in an amazing static display.
Provisional Participating aircraft at RAF Waddington 2010:
Vulcan planned timings (subject to weather and serviceability):
Waddington Saturday: Arrival 14:31 with bombing run and display.
Waddington Sunday: Arrival 14:00, with potential bombing run, then into display.
Click here for participation list on official RAF Waddington International Air show website.
Jul 2, 2010 by Ian Homer. Posted to category: General
Latest news on this weekend's operations....
Following a successful test flight yesterday, we have now submitted paperwork to the CAA and are awaiting the Permit to Fly. The Crew were all happy with the flight and no faults were reported. The CAA Test pilot on board, even commented that "she flew beautifully." On landing at RAF Brize Norton, a successful compass swing was completed. (Update: Permit now signed and en-route to Aircraft).
To achieve this level of reliability after such a complex major service and modification programme, is a true testimony to the skills and dedication of our Engineering Team. Many congratulations to everyone involved.
Turning now to this weekend, we intend to depart RAF Brize Norton on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th July , flying to RAF Waddington to display, then transit to Goodwood Festival of Speed for another display (on Sunday Only), prior to return to Brize. We will not be landing at Waddington.
Air Show Tickets for 2010
In advance
On the Day
*Family
£42
N/A
Adult
£18
£22
Child (5 - 15)
£8
£10
Under 5
Free
Free
*Family:- (2 Adults + 2 Children up to 15 yrs - advance booking only)
Special deals for groups (10+ visitors) – details here.
Booking Information and further ticket details are available on the official Waddington Airshow website at www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk
Tickets and private enclosure places can be purchased on-line via the official RAF Waddington International Air Show website.
From late May 2010 advance admission tickets will also be available through selected stores of Morrisons supermarkets and branches of HSBC and Alliance & Leicester banks (click below for a full list of ticket sales outlets).
Programme
0800
Gates Open
All ground attractions open
Helicopter Pleasure Flying Begins
0900
Bands begin playing in No3 Hangar
0915 (Sunday)
Ecumenical Church Service in No3 Hangar
RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire hosts the major RAF Airshow, which is very popular, and usually held in June. The display includes many modern RAF aircraft, foreign aircraft, and display teams.
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