Old Sarum – Support the Paras Event 2008

Sunday 25th May, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury.

Event schedule:

0930 Gates open.

0945 Military displays open.

1030 Band performance.

1045 Airfield closed to all aircraft.

1055 Red Devils measure wind drift with smoke and streamers.

1115 Red Devils 1st drop.

1130-55 Drumhead service.

o/c PRA retire for march past.

1205 March past of PRA with Standards. Salute taken by VVIP & Senior PARA Officer on parade. Joined on dais by Airfield Owner & Mayor/Leader, Salisbury District Council.

1215 Parade of Aston Martins & Bentleys to follow with convalescent PARA casualties from Afghanistan on board (subject to Owners, Clubs & Regt. consent).

1300 Musical performance by Para Regiment band.

1400 Red Devils second drop.

1410-1645 Flying Display.

o/c Airfield re-opens for normal business. Display aircraft disperse.

1650 Presentation of the Air Squadron Poignard to 2008 winning member of the Red Devils.

1730 Sunset ceremony with Para Regiment band.

1800 Event closes.

Flying Programme:

14:10 AEROSTARS
14:27 Spitfire x 2
14:37 WWI Display Team
14:49 Gemini, Messenger
14:59 Hurricane
15:08 Pitts
15:18 Dragon, Dragonfly, Rapide
15:27 Dakota
15:37 Tiger Moth Team
15:49 Extra 300 / Glider
16:03 Puss Moth
16:13 Swordfish
16:22 Mustang
16:31 Blue Eagles
16:43 End of Flying Programme

Looks like a lovely programme with some nice vintage types in there. Also an excellent location for photography.

More information here: http://www.vision-stream.co.uk/sopara/index.htm