The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two.” Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: “Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford.”
The event page says: “Get Into Aeros is an initiative that aims to secure the future of competition aerobatics by encouraging young pilots at the start of their careers to get involved, at an accessible rate made possible by generous subsidisation from the association.”
Seafront airshow
The Vulcan Restoration Trust website describes this event as: “New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict. This event is organised by UP ANâ AT âEM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only.”
The event webpage says: “A great day to experience the joys of flying by all, but it is especially a celebration of all ladies in aviation. Ladies day fly in Visiting Aircraft â all are welcome Vintage and classic vehicles”
Aircraft enthusiasts fair
Among the entertainment listed for this event is the following:
Skydiving Display Aerobatic Flying Displays* Hot Air Balloons** Helicopter Rides – Book an exclusive helicopter flight taking off from the showground for a quick lap of the local area viewed from 2000ft before landing back at the event * Subject to CAA approval ** Subject to weather conditions.
The event website says a “great line-up of rare WWII aircraft will again be performing over Spaatz Field, AKA Reading Regional Airport, this year.”
The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: “Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them! “There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors.”
The event website says: “The DNT Media Wings Over Bryant Airshow is Arkansas’ premier and largest annual airshow. It is held at Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ) and features some of the top aviation performers in the world.”
The event webpage states: “On the ground, in the air, and even in the clothes you wear! Step back into summer 1940 at the Battle of Britain Air Show and see historic Duxford come to life.”
The event webpage says: “Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield.”
The event website says: “First put on in 1992 with just a handful of cars and a single flying act, the show has gone from strength to strength over the years, with it gradually increasing to its current size.
“This show is put on by an entirely unpaid volunteer team in aid of the BBCâs Children in Need appeal and various local childrenâs charities and organisations. To this date we have raised in the region of £320,000 for these causes.”
This airshow is held at the home of the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing, which flies the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The event webpage states: “A tale of two countries bound by duty, find out about the special relationship between America and Britain. Enjoy a few surprises in the sky and a great day out on the ground at Flying Days: The Americans. Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: “Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford.”
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