Calendar of British & UK Airshows 2023 onwards

The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season celebrates the coronation of King Charles III. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft, vehicle parade and live music.

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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. The flying-line up will commemorate the role of aviation and RAF Duxford in the fight for peace across Europe. There will also be entertainment on the ground. Free entry for members.

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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.

The show was due to be held in September in 2022 but was postponed because of the death of Her late Majesty. The date is now 20th May 2023. Tickets bought for 2022 will be refunded and tickets for 2023 are available now.

As well as air displays, also expect live music, local crafts, vintage and classic vehicles.

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Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. Salute the bravery people working in intelligence and observation.

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One 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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A weekend on the Great Central Railway commemorating wartime England. There is usually some flying over at least one of the line's stations.

All are welcome, but especially lady pilots. Also on display: vintage and classic vehicles.

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 did launch in 2022 with four days of events, although there is only flying over the weekend. The two-day weekend seaside show with the new branding returns in 2023.

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A new theme for 2023. Billed as an "energetic celebration of world-wide aviation, both in the air and on the ground, with a variety of countries and cultures celebrated throughout the day". Displays will feature aircraft that have played a role in missions abroad.

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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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Described as a 'Festival of Aviation' but in practice mainly an aviation trade fair exhibiting all types from ultralights through to piston props and helicopters, as well as aviation-related technology and accessories.

Not an airshow as such, but lots of static aircraft and usually some demo flying.

The 49th Guernsey Air Rally. Events will include a Saturday night fancy dress (optional) hangar party.

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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Although National Armed Forces Day is on 24th June, the NELincs AFD local event will be on 16-18 June.

The 2021 event was a Covid-19 casualty but the Cleethorpes was back on the schedule in 2022 and returns in 2023, too. More details will be here when announced.

Mostly models but there are usually some visiting full-size aircraft. Camping available.

Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. The theme showcases the influence the British Isles have had on the aviation, motor vehicle and steam industries.

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The organisers have announced that the 2023 Armed Forces Day National Event will be hosted by Cornwall Council in Falmouth. More details will follow.

Commemorating Armed Forces Day from 10:00 to 16:00. There will be the usual airfield activities including flying training, fixed wing and Helicopter; microlight flying; parachuting; model flying and some WWII aircraft activity. There will also be a chance to meet cadets, service personnel and Veterans and tank rides (FV432) as well as other activities.

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.

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Launched in 2019, cancelled in 2020 & 2021 and resurrected for 2022 & 2023, this airshow in South Devon is likely to be part of a fun weekend including music. There will probably only be flying on the Saturday.

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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.

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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The Battle of Britain Airshow will be a two-day event in 2023: Saturday and Sunday. Something may be happening on Friday 30th June but details are not available yet. Check their web site for updates. The main show features representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era and family friendly attractions.

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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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This has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. For 2023 it moves back from an evening show to a daytime show.

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The third Sleap International Fly-in is extended to three days.

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	North American Harvard Mk.IV 'Wacky Wabbit'
	Noorduyn AT-16 Harvard IIb HB-RDN (U-323) (ex- RCAF and Swiss Air Force, now based in Switzerland)

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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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.

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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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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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Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying.

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A Military Wings & Wheels Day to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the formation of the RAF on 1st April 1918, with military vehicles and re-enactors. No landing fees for military marked aircraft for this event.

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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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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Previously a one-day show, it has been held over 2 days since 2013.

An exciting mix of warbirds and civilian aircraft; classic and military vehicles; military vehicle rides; re-enactors; bands; food village; funfair.

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A week of family activities on land and sea that usually includes some air displays.

Largest show at the Centre, with display flying in the afternoon. 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 5,500. All to raise funds for the restoration of Lancaster NX611.

Expect a large number of resident and visiting aircraft on the ground and in the air including all sorts of carnival fun. The 2023 show expands on the circus theme of 2022 and includes circus-based activities.

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Said to be Europe’s largest ballooning event. A four-day family event, with hundreds of hot air balloons taking off at dawn & dusk as well as nightglows, live music, funfair and trade stands. The event is free but there is a charge if you want to park there.

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 Flying Day honours 19 Squadron, whose fighter pilots tested the first Spitfire from August 1938 until they flew into combat over Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain.

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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 and 2021 due to Covid-19, the show was back in 2022.

Primarily a Living History show, with re-enactors and classic and military vehicles. There has been flying in the past.

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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The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days, typically including the Red Arrows and the BBMF.

A week of carnival events, in the week that includes the third Wednesday in August, with one or two air displays on the final Wednesday.

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.

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The extremely popular Flying Proms returns. Exquisite Flying from 7p.m. by resident and visiting aircraft in display sequences to live classical music, culminating in a firework display.

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2023 Stampe Club Fly-in at Headcorn. Fun Day, Fly-in and barbeque

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.

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The air display used to be part of the Sidmouth Regatta but this event is specifically the Sidmouth Air Display. Regatta events are being held over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Town Council has agreed to support the airshow for 2023 and 2024 but will consider alternatives from 2025.

The 2022 'Flying Evening' title is retained for 2023, promising excellent, atmospheric flying as the sun goes down.

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Vintage and classic aircraft fly in to this wartime Fleet Air Arm training airfield. The airpark will be open for visitors to walk round and there will be aircraft flying in, but no air displays as such.

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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The 15th 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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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.

The Victory Show is a tribute to WW2. Over the weekend expect static and flying WWll and modern aircraft, 1940's vehicles, 1940's working and static farm machinery, huge army encampment, 50 re-enactment groups, 200+ vehicles including heavy armour & tanks, tank and steam train rides, trader’s area. Friday 1st is a Schools Educational Day. Flying probably only on Saturday and Sunday.

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 was back for 2022. For 2023 the show retains its focus on Shuttleworth’s Steam, Agricultural and flying Heritage but with a Bedfordshire county bias.

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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.

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Southport is unusual for a seafront airshow in that it is not free and that the flight path is over the broad sands of the beach, whereas most seafront shows are over the sea.

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Cornwall Strut Fly-In, covering the west in conjunction with the Devon Strut. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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.

Slightly smaller than the Jersey show on the same day, this show is centred to the east of St Peter Port harbour.

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.

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The Shuttleworth flying finale abandons its usual 'Race Day' theme in favour of an old favourite, the Wings and Wheels show.

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For 2023 the last Duxford show of the season retains its 'Special Flying Event' status and its name as 'Flying Finale'.

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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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The biggest aircraft trade show in the UK is held once every two years. The first few days are trade days but Friday usually 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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