Airshows, airshow dates and airshow participation may be liable to change because of the Coronavirus.
Any changes and Covid-19 messages are mentioned in this table in this colour.
A calendar showing the dates and details of British military and civilian airshows throughout the UK, including seaside and airfield air shows.
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| April 23 |
Duxford Flying Day 'General Aviation' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying. The first Flying Day of the new season is listed as a 'pre-season event' to meet, network, learn and connect with experts from across the UK's General Aviation community. |
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| May 1 |
Shuttleworth Season Premiere Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft, vehicle parade and live music. |
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| May 2 |
Vintage Fly-in Popham Airfield, Coxford Down, Winchester SO21 3BD 01256 397733 |
The annual Aero-Auto Jumble, Classic Car Rally, & Vintage Fly-in usually attracts over 50 vintage aircraft as well as 800 classic car exhibitors and 100 traders. |
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| May 7 |
Duxford Flying Day 'VE Day' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying. The theme this time celebrates VE Day with an extra special Flying Day. |
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| May 14 | Evening of Espionage Drive-in Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 | Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. Salute the bravery of the local SOE agents who flew from local Tempsford in aircraft such as the Shuttleworth Lysander. |
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| May 29 | Wings and Wheels Stow Maries Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6RJ | Now in its 6th year. Vintage aircraft, classic cars, motorbikes, traders, exhibitors, activities and the museums. |
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| June 2 | Queen's Birthday flypast The Mall, London SW1A 2AX |
The Queen's Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne will be celebrated with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on Thursday June 2nd. It would be usual to expect the flypast to include the Red Arrows, but their schedule will not be confirmed until the spring of 2022. | ||||
| June 2 - 4 | Midlands Air Festival Ragley Hall Estate Alcester Warwickshire. B49 5NJ | On the Thursday evening expect 'Nightfire', a combination of a night time aerobatic air display with lighting and pyrotechnics and a ground-based hot air balloon glow. Over the whole weekend expect vintage aircraft, aerobatics and other air displays. Although the event is being held at Ragley Hall, it is not organised by them, so please do not direct enquiries to the Hall. |
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| June 2 - 5 |
1940s Wartime Weekend Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire LE12 8AG |
A commemoration of wartime England, with a little flying. |
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| June 4 - 5 | English Riviera Airshow Paignton Torbay Devon TQ4 6AG | In 2020 the Torbay Airshow became 'The English Riviera Airshow' and was to return in 2021 for a fifth year after 2020's cancellation. However, uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 forced a second cancellation. The rebranded show now hopes to launch in 2022. | ||||
| June 5 |
Shuttleworth Jubilee Flying Circus Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
Expect a large number of resident and visiting aircraft on the ground and in the air including barnstormers, wingwalking and all sorts of circus activities to celebrate the Jubilee. More details will be here when announced. |
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| June 5 |
Duxford Flying Day 'Commemorating D-Day' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying. This show honours Duxford's place in history with a flying display and ground entertainment. Free entry for members.
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| June 11 |
Military Wings & Wheels Day Bodmin Airfield Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4BU |
A Military Wings & Wheels Day to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the formation of the RAF on 1st April 1918, with military vehicles and reenactors. No landing fees for military marked aircraft for this event. |
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| June 12 |
RAF Cosford Air Show RAF Cosford, Shropshire TF11 8UP 0844 5611897 |
The only RAF-organised show, featuring plenty of RAF displays and other airshow favourites: classic and current British and foreign aircraft, lots of static aircraft, entertainment, air museum and trade stalls all on this operational RAF airbase. |
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| June 16 - 18 |
Aero Expo Cotswold Airport Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6BA (Moved. Was Wycombe) +44 (0) 1285 771177 |
Aviation event at the former RAF Kemble. Mainly a trade fair exhibiting all types from ultralights through to piston props and helicopters as well as aviation-related technology and accessories. |
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| June 17 - 19 | Weston Park Airshow International Weston Park, Weston-Under-Lizard, Shropshire TF11 8LE |
Mostly models but some visiting full-size aircraft. Camping available. | ||||
| June 18 |
Military Drive-in Evening Airshow Old Warden, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
This has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. Normally held in the daytime, it moves to the evening for 2022 and retains its 2021 drive-in format.
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| June 18 |
Headcorn Armed Forces Day Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX |
The airfield will be open between 10:00 and 16:00. There will be usual airfield activities including flying training (fixed wing and helicopter), micro lighting, parachuting, tank rides (FV432), model flying and some WWII aircraft. There will also be a chance to meet cadets, service personnel and Veterans. |
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| June 18 - 19 | Duxford Summer Air Show (previously 'Air Festival') Duxford, Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
As well as flying, there will be living history re-enactors, sounds of the era and free access to the museums. The ticket price includes access to the museums and exhibitions and the Flightline Experience. | ||||
| June 23 - 26 |
Festival of Speed Goodwood, West Sussex PO18 0PH 01243 755055 |
Focus on cars and motorcycles and a few air displays, which usually includes the Red Arrows. Expect F1 teams to be represented and top F1 and other race drivers from all eras. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate. Tickets available from 8th November 2021.
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| June 24 - 26 |
Battle of Britain Airshow Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX |
Battle of Britain display featuring representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era and family friendly attractions.
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| June 24 - 26 |
National Armed Forces Day North and South Bay Beach, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2ES |
Scarborough was due to host the 2021 national event but unfortunately, like many other major events, it had to be postponed until 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Scarborough will now host the prestigious Armed Forces Day National Event from 24 to 26th June 2022. The national event usually attracts around 200,000 visitors of all ages during the course of the weekend. It boasts an action packed event programme, including spectacular air and ground displays and an extensive military parade. |
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| June 25 |
Plymouth Armed Forces Day Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PA |
Major Armed Forces event celebrating each of the armed forces, this year marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands. Air Displays usually expected. |
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| June 25 | Armed Forces Day Stow Maries Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6RJ | Celebrating the armed forces. |
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| June 25 - 26 |
Weston Air Festival & Armed Forces Weekend Weston Bay Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1BE |
Free event along the seafront and in the air above Weston Bay. Once a single-day event, it was extended to 2 days in 2014. |
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| July 2 |
Battle Proms Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump (TBC) and Spitfire display.
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| July 2 (TBC) |
Teignmouth Airshow Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8BB 07464 750735 |
Launched in 2019, cancelled in 2020 & 2021 and to be resurrected for 2022, this airshow in South Devon is likely to be part of a fun weekend, although flying may only be on 2nd.
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| July 2 |
Wallop Wheels and Wings Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8FB 01264 781086 |
In the grounds of the Army Flying Museum and the Army Air Corps airfield at Middle Wallop. Classic aircraft and vehicles, Kids Zone, Military Area, Corporate Village, Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Bar, a Pimm’s Corner and Food Court. | ||||
| July 2 - 3 | Wales Air Show Swansea Bay, Glamorgan SA1 9SA 01792 637300 |
This show used to be held every two years but became an annual show from 2016. This is a free event along the South Wales coast, which attracts first class displays and over ¼ million visitors.
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| July 2 - 3 |
Capel Military Show Aldhurst Farm, Capel near Dorking, Surrey RH5 5HJ 07926 925 547 |
Details of the 9th annual Capel Military Show have yet to be released, but typically there would be over 400 vehicles; British, German, Russian and American re-enactment groups; parades of light vehicles, tracked vehicles and armour; battle re-enactments; car crushing; naval gun firing and a tug of war between 2 tanks. Aircraft participation is usually helicopters, static and flying-in or flying-past. |
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| July 3 | Fly Navy Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 | The Flying Festival gives way to the returning and very popular 'Fly Navy' airshow. | ||||
| July 3 |
LAA Strut and Bolkow Aircraft Fly-in Popham Airfield, Coxford Down, Winchester SO21 3BD 01256 397733 |
There are seven Fly-ins at Popham during the year. Most are principally of interest to members but this one and the Vintage fly-in in May have wider appeal. |
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| July 9 |
Battle Proms Burghley House Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump (TBC) and Spitfire display.
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| July 15 - 17 |
Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4EG 0800 1071940 |
The biggest military airshow in the world. Modern military and classic aircraft featuring static and flying exhibits from all over the world, including several national display teams, in around eight hours of spectacular flying each day.
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| July 16 | Evening Drive-in Airshow Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 | Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. |
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| July 16 |
Battle Proms Hatfield House Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump and Spitfire display.
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| July 16 - 17 |
Wings and Wheels North Coates Airfield, Grimsby DN36 5XU |
Organised by the North Coates Flying Club. | ||||
| July 17 - 18 |
Vintage Aircraft Club Fly-in Bodmin Airfield Cornwall PL30 4BU |
Cornwall Flying Club is hosting a Fly-In for the VAC (Vintage Aircraft Club) and offering a chance to meet representatives from the LAA. All are welcome. |
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| July 18 - 22 |
Farnborough International Air Show Farnborough Aerodrome, Hampshire GU14 6AZ |
The biggest aircraft trade show in the UK is held once every two years. The first few days are trade days but Friday has special features for younger people and is open to the public. There used to be a family airshow on the Saturday and Sunday, but this element of the show was cancelled in 2020. |
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| July 22 - 24 |
Sunderland International Airshow Seaburn Recreation Park & Seaburn and Roker Seafront, Sunderland SR6 8AB |
Free seafront airshow usually starts at dusk on Friday and continues on Saturday and Sunday, with flying each day and arena events. |
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| July 23 |
Duxford Flying Day 'Young Aviators' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.
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| July 30 |
Battle Proms Highclere Castle Newbury RG20 9RN |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump and Spitfire display.
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| July 30 - 31 |
Old Buckenham Air Show Old Buckenham, Norfolk NR17 1PU 01953 860806 |
Previously a one-day show, it has been held over 2 days since 2013. For 2021 it had been stretched to three days but reverted to two and remains a two-day show for 2022. An exciting mix of warbirds and civilian aircraft; classic and military vehicles; tank rides; re-enactors; bands; food village; funfair; helicopter rides and flying experiences. Tickets should be on sale from December 2021. |
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| July 30 - August 6 |
Swanage Carnival Swanage Bay Dorset BH19 1LD |
A week of family activities on land and sea that usually includes some air displays. |
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| August 1 |
Duxford Flying Day 'The Americans' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying. This show will celebrate the history of Station 357 and The American Air Museum in Britain.
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| August 6 | East Kirkby Airshow Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Lincs PE23 4DE 1790 763207 |
Largest show at the Centre, with three hours of flying. Lancaster cockpit viewing, aircraft fly-ins and photo opportunities with the Heritage Centre-based Lancaster 'Just Jane'. During the day: re-enactors, Lancaster and Mosquito taxi runs, trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles. Tickets numbers limited to 5,000. All to raise funds for the restoration of Lancaster NX611. |
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| August 7 |
Family Airshow Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
The Family Airshow replaced the ‘Edwardian Pageant’ in the August slot. Expect a large number of resident and visiting aircraft on the ground and in the air, music and a vehicle parade; free rides on a vintage bus and the opportunity to look around the Regency Swiss Garden and Shuttleworth House. |
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| August 10 |
Falmouth Week Falmouth Seafront TR11 3DF |
Falmouth week is 5th - 14th August. Mostly sailing and onshore events but there would normally be some flying on the Wednesday. This might not be confirmed until the spring of 2022. | ||||
| August 13 - 14 |
Blackpool Airshow Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4BJ 01253 478222 |
Free seaside airshow with afternoon displays of classic and modern aircraft over two days, centred just to the left of the Northern Victorian pier. |
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| August 13 - 14 |
Combined Ops Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX |
Vintage and modern aircraft and military vehicles. A family event which includes static military vehicles, living history re-enactment groups, arena events, military stalls, children's entertainment and food stalls. In the past there have been air displays and Aero Legends' Spitfire and Tiger Moth may be operating. Some visiting aircraft may be on static display. These details will be clarified when announcements are made. |
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| August 13 - 14 | Echoes of History Show Purleigh Halt Showground, Barons Lane, Purleigh, Essex CM9 6PF |
The former 'Military and Flying Machines Show' took a rest in 2018 but returned in a new location in 2019 as the 'Echoes of History Show'. After cancellation in 2020 due to Covid-19, the show intended to be back in 2021 but has again been postponed until 2022. Primarily a Living History show, with reenactors and classic and military vehicles. There has been flying in the past. |
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| August 13 - 15 |
Whitby Regatta Whitby North Yorkshire | The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days. |
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| August 13 - 19 |
Cromer Carnival Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP |
A week of carnival events, in the week which includes the third Wednesday in August. There are usually one or two air displays, typically including the Red Arrows |
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| August 14 | A Time for Essex Stow Maries Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6RJ | A varied show celebrating the rich heritage of Essex. Includes air displays. |
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| August 18 - 21 |
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Eastbourne, BN21 3YT 01323 411400 |
Free 4-day airshow along the very attractive seafront with ground displays, extensive military exhibition and plenty of flying all four days including strong military involvement. Also live music on the beach stage, children’s entertainment areas, helicopter pleasure flights and fireworks.
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| August 20 |
Shuttleworth Flying Proms Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
The extremely popular Flying Proms returns after a brief absence. Exquisite Flying from 7p.m. by resident and visiting aircraft in display sequences to live classical music and culminating in a firework display. |
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| August 20 |
Proms Spectacular Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX 01424 572606 |
Freefall parachute and spitfire displays, accompanied by well-known British war themes, followed by a proms concert and firework display. |
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| August 24 - 27 |
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9PS |
Mainly a rowing and sailing regatta as part of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Week but there are also usually some air displays and related events in and around the town. |
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| August 25 - 26 |
Clacton Air Show West Greensward, Clacton seafront, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1NW 01255 686633 |
Free seaside air show and ground attractions. Not as big as some other seaside shows, but a good mix of military and classic aircraft; exhibition & trade stands, food court and on-site entertainment. | ||||
| August 27 |
Duxford Flying Evening Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Building on the huge success of the 'After Hours' Flying Evening in 2021.
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| August 27 |
Wings and Wheels Henstridge Airfield, Henstridge Marsh, Somerset BA8 0TA |
Vintage and classic aircraft fly in to this wartime Fleet Air Arm training airfield. The airpark will be open for visitors to walk round but no air displays. |
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| August 27 |
Proms Spectacular Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW 01424 572606 |
Freefall parachute and spitfire displays, accompanied by well-known British war themes, followed by a proms concert and firework display. |
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| August 28 |
Little Gransden Air and Car show Fullers Hill Farm, Little Gransden, Cambs SG19 3BP 07730 091132 |
Over three hours of vintage and aerobatic flying; vintage, veteran and classic vehicles and large scale model aircraft, in aid of Children in Need and local charities.
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| September 1 - 4 |
Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AF |
The 14th Bournemouth airshow, one of the biggest free shows in Europe. Expect military and civilian favourites in the air and naval involvement; parachutes with flares and planes with fireworks after dark along with lots of music and other entertainment on the ground for the whole family in this award-winning festival. |
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| September 2 - 4 |
Chatsworth Country Fair Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP |
All the fun of the country fair with arena events, hot air balloons, country crafts, dog show, celebrity cooking and, usually, one or two aircraft but probably only on one of the days. |
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| September 4 |
Shuttleworth Steam & Vintage Air Show Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
The Heritage Show became the Vintage Airshow in 2019. The theme remained vintage aircraft, vintage motors, vintage agriculture and vintage bikes, from the Collection and from visitors. The show was to have been extended in 2021 to become a weekend of steam and vintage air displays but with flying on only one day, although the weather put paid to that. The Vintage air and steam show is back for 2022.
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| September 8 |
Jersey International Air Display St Aubins Bay, Jersey, Channel Is 01534-873956 |
Wartime and modern military and civil aircraft. Expect an impressive line-up including a great deal of foreign participation not commonly seen on the mainland. Flying is over the coast in St Aubins Bay, adjacent to the island's capital, St. Helier. |
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| September 8 |
Guernsey Air Display St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Is GU1 01481 728686 |
Slightly smaller than the Jersey show on the same day, this show is centred to the east of St Peter Port harbour. |
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| September 9 (TBC) | Abingdon Dusk Photoshoot Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire OX13 6JG 01235 529142 | There is usually a photoshoot during the evening before the Abingdon Air and Country Show but this has not been confirmed for 2022 yet. A relatively small number of people will be able to attend the showground to photograph a selection of the aircraft that will be at the show the following day. |
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| September 10 | Air and Country Show Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire OX13 6JG 01235 529142 | The Abingdon Air and Country Show retains the September slot introduced in 2021. Although there may be an emphasis on helicopters, the show has tended to retain its mixture of all types.. Also expect live music, local crafts, vintage and classic vehicles. |
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| September 10 |
Cornwall Strut Fly-In Bodmin Airfield Cornwall PL30 4BU |
Cornwall Strut Fly-In, covering the west in conjunction with the Devon Strut. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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| September 10 - 11 |
Battle of Britain Air Show Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Being held a week earlier in 2022 than usual, possibly to avoid a clash with Goodwood Revival, Duxford's September Air Show will again commemorate the Battle of Britain. This is one of the biggest and most popular shows in the airshow calendar and often sells out. As well as flying, there will be living history re-enactments and sounds of the era. The ticket price includes access to the museums and exhibitions and the Flightline Experience. |
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| September 10 - 11 |
Causeway International Airshow Portstewart, Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
Successor to Airwaves, Portrush, this new airshow celebrates the Queen's Jubilee. The flighpath will enable viewing from the A2 Coast Road, between Portrush and Portstewart. |
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| September 16 - 18 |
Goodwood Revival Goodwood West Sussex PO18 0PH 01243 755055 |
Step back in time to the halcyon days of motor racing at Goodwood. Revival is not just a celebration but a recreation of the 'Goodwood Years'. Come in period dress and be part of the festival with period car and motorcycle racing, flying and static air displays of pre-1966 craft. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate. Tickets available from 8th November 2021. |
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| September 24 - 25 |
Sywell Classic Pistons and Props Sywell Aerodrome Northants NN6 0BN |
Classic cars, bikes and planes, vintage lifestyle and family entertainment including live music. Vintage and classic traders. Many of the visitors wear classic dress. | ||||
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Shuttleworth Race Day Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
The last airshow of the season at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Race Day, will blend the best of Shuttleworth's vehicles with the usual superlative flying including a mock air race. |
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| October 8 |
Duxford Flying Day Best of 2022 Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
Last year it was listed as a Flying Day, although the programme was a full as many an airshow. For 2022 it becomes the fourth fully-fledged airshow.
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| July 14-16 2023 July 19-21 2024 July 18-20 2025 |
Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4EG 0800 1071940 |
The biggest military airshow in the world. Modern military and classic aircraft featuring static and flying exhibits from all over the world, including several national display teams, in around eight hours of spectacular flying each day.
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Important. We do our best to make sure that information is accurate but there may be errors and details may not be complete. If in doubt, please check with the organisers. Links are provided where known. | ||||||