RAFA Shoreham Airshow 2013

Right folks, TODAY is your last chance to order ADVANCE TICKETS at the discounted rate and have them SENT TO AN ADDRESS OF YOUR CHOICE!

So you only have a few hours left to visit http://tickets.shorehamairshow.co.uk and get ordering! The online box office will close at 23.59 tonight!

The long range forecast is looking good for next week and more importantly the weekend! 😎

Sadly, the RAF Tutor display will now not be coming to Shoreham. We are also expecting a solo Fournier RF4D display from the Redhawks display team.

We can however reveal the final addition to the flying programme is Richard Lake’s Hispano HA-112-M1L Buchon. This marks the first time this aircraft has taken part in Shoreham and the first time we’ve had two Buchons take part in out famous Battle of Britain Scramble. More information about the flying display can be found on the following links:-

http://www.shorehamairshow.co.uk/whatson/

http://www.shorehamairshow.co.uk/news/2013/08/the-final-twist/

http://www.shorehamairshow.co.uk/news/2013/08/flying-display-aircraft-information-at-a-glance/

Tickets are available ONLINE until 11.59pm on Thursday 22nd August or right up until the Friday before the show from Shoreham Airport Terminal.

We also have just a few places left in the Executive Marquee. If you would like to enjoy the airshow from the best seats “in the house” with complimentary buffet lunch, programme, easy parking with free transport to and from the Marquee and the famous Spitfire Ales ICE BAR please visit the HOSPITALITY page, download the letter and forms and return to the airshow office ASAP!

There is a Battle of Britain Scramble this year. It is slightly smaller as there is another warbird “set piece” for the 8th Air Force commemoration. So far included in the Scramble are:-

HAC Spitfire Vb
ARCo Spitfire IXT
Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Hurricane X
Peter Vacher Hurricane I
ARCo HA-1112-M1L Buchon

A further aircraft for the scramble will annouced soon (hopefully!)

I remain very gutted that I’m having to miss it this year 🙁 Very inconsiderate of Nana being born 80 years ago on that weekend. ;] I assume there is no Battle of Britain re-enactment this year judging by the lack of English & ‘German’ fighter presence compared with previous years? I remember a year with about 7 spitfires and 3 hurricanes… dang.

But yes, that line up looks pretty exciting 🙂 and in Reply to the comment about the Red Arrows, they did manage to do a fly past one year on the way down to Bournemouth =]

I’d reallyl ove to see that Tiger Moth display team, the weather was too wet for them last year =[

The online ticket sales close on 22nd August so there are only about 10 days to get your orders in – http://tickets.shorehamairshow.co.uk

If you live in the Shoreham area, our ‘stall’ is now set up in the Shoreham Airport Terminal Building and you can buy tickets there right upto the Friday before show weekend!

THe Red Arrows cannot display at Shoreham due to the proximity of Lancing and Worthing to their display area and particualrly areas where they are flying low.

Can someone remind me why the Red Arrows never appear at Shoreham Air Show.

The flying display for both days will be taking place during the following times:

Morning Session 10.30am – 12.30pm
Lunch Break (inc. Movements to/from Shoreham) – 12.30pm-1.15pm
Afternoon Session: 1.15pm-5.45pm

I have to say that looks an excellent and well balanced display line-up, in my opinion anyway :eagerness:

Rob

We are in the final countdown for the RAFA Shoreham Airshow which will be held on 31st August-1st September. The on-site preparations will be starting in the next few days.

Advance Discounted Tickets are on sale from the website until the 22nd August – http://tickets.shorehamairshow.co.uk. Tickets are also available over the phone during office hours from our media partners Johnston’s Press – 01903 282382 or 01903 714135. If you live in Hampshire and Sussex, various shops are also stocking tickets – please see any Johnston’s Press publication in the area for further details. Please note tickets purchased in advance are valid EITHER DAY.

We are still waiting for final confirmation on one aircraft, but the current listings for the flying display look like this:-

Royal Air Force

•Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 – No 29(R) Sqn, RAF Coningsby
•Shorts Tucano T1 – No 72(R) Sqn, RAF Linton-on-Ouse
•Grob Tutor T1 – No 16(R) Sqn, RAFC Cranwell
•Avro Lancaster B1 – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
•Hawker Hurricane IIc – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
•Supermarine Spitfire – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
•Falcons Parachute Display Team – No.1PTS, RAF Brize Norton

Royal Navy

•Fairey Swordfish Mk.I/Mk.II – RNHF, RNAS Yeovilton
•Hawker Sea Fury FB11/T20 – RNHF, RNAS Yeovilton

A Salute to the Mighty 8th Air Force

•Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress – Sally-B
•NA TB-25N Mitchell – Royal Netherlands AF Historical Flight
•Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk – Hangar 11 Collection
•North American P-51D Mustang – Hangar 11 Collection
•Douglas C-47A Skytrain – Aces High
•Piper L-4 Grasshopper x 2 – Frazerblades

Classic Jets and Cold War Era Types

•North American F-86A Sabre – Golden Apple
•BAC Strikemaster Mk82a – NWMAS
•Hawker Hunter T7 WV372 – Graham Peacock
•Avro Vulcan B2 – VttS (SUNDAY ONLY)

Warbirds

•Douglas AD4N Skyraider – Kennet Aviation
•Hawker Hurricane I R4118 – Peter Vacher
•Hawker Hurricane X AE997/P3886 – BHHH
•Supermarine Spitfire Vb BM597 – HAC
•Supermarine Spitfire Tr.IX PV202 – ARCo
•Hispane HA1112-M1L Buchon G-BWUE – ARCo
•Bucker Bu131 Jungmann – Axis Air Displays
•Bucker Bu133 Jungmeister – Axis Air Displays
•Bucker Bu181 Bestmann Mk6 – Axis Air Displays

The Great War

•R.A.F BE2c – Great War Display Team
•R.A.F SE5a – Great War Display Team
•Sopwith Triplane – Great War Display Team
•Junkers CL1 – Great War Display Team
•Fokker Dr1 Triplane – Great War Display Team

Civilian

•The Tiger Club Turbulent Team – Druine D31 Turbulent x 4
•The RV8tors – Vans RV8 x 2
•Extra EA300L – Justyn Gorman
•TRIG Aerobatic Team – Pitts S-1D Special x 2
•Breitling Wingwalkers – Boeing Stearman x 2
•The Matadors – Xtreme Air XA41 x 2
•The Redhawks – Fournier RF4D x 2
•Tiger 9 – De Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth x 9
•GliderFX – MDM-1 Fox
•GliderFX – Piper PA25 Pawnee

In addition we will have a large static display of classic and vintage aircraft, plus hopefully something from the military! Below is just a selection of what will be parked around the Terminal and the Runway 25 area for public viewing.

•Ryan PT22 Recruit – Richie Piper
•Piper L4H Cub – BHHH
•North American AT-6 Texan – Kennet Aviation
•Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 – Private
•De Havilland Canada Chipmunk T10 – Private
•Slingsby Swallow – Private
•Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 – Private
•De Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth – Private
•Fournier RF3 – Private
•Fournier RF5 – Private
•EON Olympia Gliders x 3 – Private

In the coming days, we’ll be posting a list of where each flying display aircraft is operating from (Ie. Shoreham or home base etc.) on the main website.

I guess you are right, Elliott Marsh. I’ll withdraw my comments, attend and have a great time! 🙂 I hope you all do too!!! …

No need to withdraw the comment, we’re all entitled to our opinions!:)

The Vulcan’s one day appearance is a nice compromise – just hope the show’s blessed with some decent weather this year! Last year was a good show but it wasn’t half dull over the top!

We are delighted to be able to confirm that Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 will once again be gracing the skies above Shoreham on Sunday 1st September. The Vulcan is embarking on it’s sixth display season under civilian operation which a great achievement considering the considerable financial hurdles the Vulcan to the Sky Trust has been forced to overcome. Considerable public and commercial support has ensured the Vulcan has become a highlight of many airshows around the country and even some in Europe.

The Vulcan fits in to our celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Dambusters as 617 Squadron operated the type between 1958 and 1981 flying both the B.Mk.1 and B.Mk.2 variants of the Delta-winged bomber before requipping with the Tornado which continues to serve with the Squadron to this day.

Due to operational constraints this year, the Vulcan will only be with us on Sunday 1st September.

Advance Discounted Tickets are available from the Online Box Office priced £18 for Adults and £8 for Children (12-15 years old). The latest complete flying display listings can be found on the What’s On Page

I guess you are right, Elliott Marsh. I’ll withdraw my comments, attend and have a great time! 🙂 I hope you all do too!!! …

I wish there was a silent zone somewhere along the display line devoid of loudspeakers so that those who wished to could evade the commentary and not get poles in their photographs.

Gutted I can’t make it this year, the line up this year looks the best it’s been for a long time! Unfortunately my Nana was inconveniently born on that weekend 80 years ago and we’re all going away for it… poo.

The line-up is much like any other year! Don’t get me, wrong, it is a nice friendly and open show but, really, how about something different and, Amarok is right, if it is to be a Dambuster’s anniversary where are the Dambusters other than the Lanc that goes to pretty much every show elsewhere too!!

RR

The Skytrain, Thunderbolt, TF-51, Hurricane Mk.X, Sea Fury, Strikemaster, Hunter, Sabre & Sea Fury are all types which either haven’t appeared for several years or are débuting at Shoreham. Yes, there’s a lot of familiarity on the list – as there always is at Shoreham, and as there is for pretty much every British airshow – but there’s also plenty going to keep things fresh. I think it’s looking cracking at this stage and generally, even the familiar acts are ones which always put on a great display.

They’ve mentioned elsewhere that the Vulcan’s appearance is pending sponsorship etc., so it’s not like they’re neglecting it – after all, it’s been there for the last few years, might freshen things up a bit for it to miss 2013…:D

Are the RAF still planning a Tutor display in 2013? I thought that had been abandoned for this year due to the type’s grounding following its rather unfortunate propensity to shed prop blades in flight.

No Vulcan or 617SQN Tornado ?
with the Lancaster that trio would be a excellent salute to 617 Sqn

The line-up is much like any other year! Don’t get me, wrong, it is a nice friendly and open show but, really, how about something different and, Amarok is right, if it is to be a Dambuster’s anniversary where are the Dambusters other than the Lanc that goes to pretty much every show elsewhere too!!

RR

No Vulcan or 617SQN Tornado ?
with the Lancaster that trio would be a excellent salute to 617 Sqn :angel:

We’d thought we would update you on plans for our airshow at Shoreham Airport in West Sussex to be held on 31st August-1st September. We have two major themes for the flying display – A Salute to the Mighty Eighth Air Force and the 70th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid. Though we are based at the South Coast, our airshow takes place at Shoreham Airport, and money raised by the show goes to the Royal AIr Forces Association. For 2013, the OC 617 Squadron, Wing Commander D S Athurton MA RAF has agreed to be the airshow patron.

The Eighth Air Force salute will be a 45 minute set-piece of constant action in the flying display with formations and solo displays from some iconic USAAF types from the Second World War. We will also have our traditional Battle of Britain Scramble complete with pyrotechnics.

Our flying displays are a mix of military and civilian displays, but we are delighted to welcome back the Typhoon Display Team after a few years absence. We still have a number of display acts to annouce, but as of 6th June this is what we have in the flying display.

Royal Air Force
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 – No 29(R) Sqn, RAF Coningsby
Shorts Tucano T1 – No 72(R) Sqn, RAF Linton-on-Ouse
Grob Tutor T1 – No 16(R) Sqn, RAFC Cranwell
Westland Sea King HAR3A – No 22 Sqn, RAF Wattisham
Avro Lancaster B1 – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
Hawker Hurricane IIc – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
Supermarine Spitfire – BBMF, RAF Coningsby
Falcons Parachute Display Team – No.1PTS, RAF Brize Norton

Royal Navy
Fairey Swordfish Mk.I/Mk.II – RNHF, RNAS Yeovilton
Hawker Sea Fury FB11/T20 – RNHF, RNAS Yeovilton

A Salute to the Mighty 8th Air Force
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress – Sally-B
North American TF-51D Mustang – The Fighter Collection
Republic P-47G Thunderbolt – The Fighter Collection
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk – Hangar 11 Collection
North American P-51D Mustang – Hangar 11 Collection
Douglas C-47A Skytrain – Aces High
Piper L-4 Grasshopper x 2 – Frazerblades

Classic Jets and Cold War Era Types
North American F-86A Sabre – Golden Apple
BAC Strikemaster Mk82a – NWMAS
Hawker Hunter T7 WV372 – Graham Peacock

Warbirds
Douglas AD4N Skyraider – Kennet Aviation
Hawker Hurricane I R4118 – Peter Vacher
Hawker Hurricane X AE997/P3886 – Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Bucker Bu131 Jungmann – Axis Air Displays
Bucker Bu133 Jungmeister – Axis Air Displays
Bucker Bu181 Bestmann Mk6 – Axis Air Displays

The Great War
R.A.F BE2c – Great War Display Team
R.A.F SE5a – Great War Display Team
Nieuport 17 – Great War Display Team
Sopwith Triplane – Great War Display Team
Junkers CL1 – Great War Display Team
Fokker Dr1 Triplane – Great War Display Team

Civilian
The Tiger Club Turbulent Team – Druine D31 Turbulent x 4
The RV8tors – Vans RV8 x 2
Extra EA300L – Justyn Gorman
TRIG Aerobatic Team – Pitts S-1D Special x 2
Breitling Wingwalkers – Boeing Stearman x 2
The Matadors – Xtreme Air XA41 x 2
The Redhawks – Fournier RF4D x 2
Tiger 9 – De Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth x 9

Discounted Advance Tickets are available from the website or from Johnstons Press Hotlines as detailed in the poster and flyers posted above. Adults £18 (Advance) and Child 12-15 £8 (advance). Under 12s are FREE.