Breighton airshow this year (is there on?)

As far as I am aware though others may correct me.

Part of the reason the flyins are for members only now is that the influx to the airfield was rather large and that safety factors started to arise also the insurance cost for the aircraft etc etc.

Statement from the Real Aeroplane Company

Breighton Airfield – Public Access
In an address made during the AGM it was stated that the new change in policy regarding public access to the airfield is now total which regrettably means that members of the general public will no longer be allowed to attend the popular fly-in events and airshows held there.

“As a small organisation operating an airfield with very limited space and infrastructure, not to mention ever increasing visitor numbers, it is becoming increasingly difficult to implement the necessary public safety regulations which, coupled with rising insurance costs, has led to this regrettable conclusion. In short, we have become victims of increased legislation and, ironically, victims of our own success.”

This summer’s planned series of fly-in events will only now be open to visiting aircraft, Real Aeroplane Club members, their families and close friends.

The Company is painfully aware that this will be very disappointing news to many, especially those who make regular treks to the fly-in’s. The suggestion being made here is that they take up Museum Club membership which allows access to the airfield throughout the year for just £XX per year.

Pre-arranged group visits may still be possible at certain times at the discretion of the management, and staff/volunteers will of course endeavor to accommodate visits by former RAF Breighton personnel where possible.

The Real Aeroplane Company are keen to stress that their aircraft restoration work and aircraft collection remain unaffected (see other news stories) and that the airfield itself will continue to function as normal, remaining open to visiting aircraft and their crews seven days a week.

So there you have it. I have ommited the price as the forum rules may forbid any such advertisement but you can look at their website for that.

Basically pay membership and get access to the airfield all year round. So the PUBLIC airshow is NOT on.