All are welcome, but especially lady pilots. All are welcome. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. by Professor_M Mon 31 Oct 2022, 6:54 pm, Post Click for expected aircraft (click again to hide the list). I've just been looking back at some of my photos up to 2019 (the last one). by Frogfoot Tue 28 Dec 2021, 8:02 pm, Post Careful now, let's not let this descend into politics! Key elements: 1. No, it just makes it less of a cost center to the MoD because it is now offloaded. Tickets bought for 2022 will be refunded and tickets for 2023 are available now. Yeovilton Air Days. I want to know who does the RAF's PR work (and don't say 541 Sqn - smart bottoms)! Subscribe to Scramble. Classic aircraft and vehicles, Kids Zone, Military Area, Corporate Village, Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Bar, a Pimms Corner and Food Court. June 2022 Team Raven at Midlands Air Festival July 2022 Three members from Low Approach made the overnight journey to this base located in the south of England. From Yeovil Penn Mill the service goes to Weymouth (about 45 minutes) and Bristol (about 2 hours). IWM Duxford is just south of Cambridge at Junction 10 of the M11 motorway, less than 50 miles from central London and approximately 40 minutes from the M25 (Junction 27). SoFFAAM talk - AEW Sea Kings. Primarily a Living History show, with Aviation & Military History, Rugby, hill walking. Moreover, I get to fly from Yeovilton on occasion through work and I really do think it does a great job of promoting aviation in the South West of the UK. "resources/busy station/continuity/etc etc". Maybe 2024. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Organisers are hoping the show will return in 2023. Moreover, I get to fly from Yeovilton on occasion through work and I really do think it does a great job of promoting aviation in the South West of the UK. Airshow Calendar News UK Airshow Calendar 2023 The 2023 UK Airshow Calendarcontains a listing of many aviation events including large Military Airshows such as The Royal International Air Tattooas well as smaller events which have a flying display. Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. If you know anything that we should add, correct or update do, please, let us know. by Berf Fri 03 Dec 2021, 6:06 pm, Post A Spanish Harrier at RNAS Yeovilton (Image: Jakub Zurek) The Royal Navy International Air Day 2021 at RNAS Yeovilton has been cancelled, the navy has confirmed. 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. we are seeing the end of an era. If the Royal Navy / Yeovilton can not arrange an International airshow would it not be possible for Navy Wings to have a smaller open day / fly-in ? by Spotty_Jag Fri 25 Feb 2022, 10:49 am, Post RNAS Yeovilton is one of two principal naval air bases in the UK, the other being RNAS Culdrose. Premier Inn have one hotel on the edge of Yeovil airfield (not RNAS Yeovilton which is about 7 miles away) and another in Yeovil Town Centre. 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. wellsprop Something went wrong, please try again later. One suspects the world situation might be the bigger issue - I understand from friends in the services that a lot of leave is being cancelled in preparation for potential profilactic deployment to Poland and the Baltics. A weather forecast is a forecast and just that. The Royal Navy International Air Day 2022 at RNAS Yeovilton has been cancelled, the navy has confirmed. 07/07/18 - Yeovilton Air Day Attended by Stu. Plane nuts (and bolts). This is unfortunately very disappointing as it now means there are no military held airshows in the South West of the UK. Do you mean 2024? The sense of entitlement in the above post is incredible. The company that had organised the Air Day for over two decades ceased trading and Audrey Huelin retired. Learn how your comment data is processed. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. global situation might go really belly up and a air show is the last thing on their minds. by Alfie Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:24 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests. However, there has been little news since in the public domain. 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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for INTERNATIONAL AIR DAY PROGRAMME ROYAL NAVY NAVAL STATION YEOVILTON JULY 8TH 2017 at the best online prices at eBay! 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. by binbrook87 Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:12 pm, Post Sign up for a new account in our community. There is a (not free) shuttle bus service from both stations to the show site. Sadly its been looking as though Yeovilton is slipping into a hiatus - hopefully it is a hiatus and not a quiet retirement as so many of our shows have done. by chipmunk22 Sat 26 Feb 2022, 11:40 pm, Post Anyway please let the world calm down so that ordinary folk can get get back to the normal we like. Royal Navy International Air Day 2022 Cancelled Naval History. A full 7 day RNAS Yeovilton weather forecast from the UK Met Office. It is hoped the Air Day will be back on as usual in 2023. But 2022 is looking optimistic, even with the current Omicron variant hitting out big numbers! The organisers have announced that the 2023 Armed Forces Day National Event will be hosted by The displays are over the seafront and Esplanade. by C24 Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:13 am, Post Maintaining historic aircraft within the modern MAA framework is incredibly challenging so by removing the aircraft from the military register and onto the civilian can make them easier to maintain. Flying is over the coast in St Aubins Bay, adjacent to the island's capital, St. Helier. The 15th Bournemouth airshow, one of the biggest free shows in Europe. The Vintage air and steam show was back for 2022. Slightly smaller than the Jersey show on the same day, this show is centred to the east of St Peter Port harbour. The Met Office 7-day forecast includes actual and "feels like" temperatures, the likelihood of rain, wind speed, wind direction, wind gusts and visibility: the latter can have an impact on the viability of displays. Sadly, Yeovilton air day 2022 has been cancelled, following the cancellation of the 2021 show (covid related). It's a shame HMS Victory costs 24 to visit yet the BBMF fly around and display and the RAF has two free museums. by centaurus18 Mon 31 Oct 2022, 6:42 pm, Post Gen-X, amateur historian. Surprised it's not been mentioned here yet, but this is a link to Flightline UK's FOI Request outcome: That's the end of any hopes for 2023 then. I suspect if there are any air shows this year they will probably be taking place a little east of where I am sitting right now. Imagine the outcry if the BBMF was turned into a charity. Our Five Star, Adult Only touring caravan park and campsite has ample room for RVs, motorhomes, caravans and tents of all sizes Winner of Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Best Camping and Caravanning Park 2023 and awarded The AA Four Gold Pennants in 2022 It's easy! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Travelling to Flying Days. Yeovilton Air Day (Image: Pete Harrison) Attending for the 3rd time was The Royal Danish Airforce with their F16 piloted by Captain Troels Dehli. Parking permits are not required for this event. Cottesmore. . I cannot see this coming back. NELincs AFD local event will be on 16-18 June. The Victory Show is a tribute to WW2. Hopefully that'll reduce costs and help ensure the longevity. Through a Freedom of Information request made to the Ministry of Defence, Flightline UK has had it confirmed there are no plans for the Royal Navy International Air Day to return in 2023. It's a great day. With both carriers at sea, POW with helicopters and considering QE has just stocked up on munitions at Glen Mallen, I'm assuming she'll also be embarking some F35Bs and Helos? 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. It's easy! 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. As an aside maybe security has been stepped up at bases and an airshow is " a little difficult at the moment" from that point of view. The 49th Guernsey Air Rally. You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter. There will probably only be flying on the Saturday. Although National Armed Forces Day is on 24th June, the RNAS Yeovilton is located off the A303 in Somerset and is now home to . During the day: re-enactors, Lancaster and Mosquito taxi runs, trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles. Cornwall Flying Club is hosting a Fly-In for the VAC (Vintage Aircraft Club) and offering a chance to meet representatives from the LAA. IWM Duxford 'D-Day' Flying Day Little Gransden Air & Car Show Midlands Air Festival Shuttleworth 'Festival of Flying' Shuttleworth Military Air Show 2022 RAF Cosford Air Show Royal International Air Tattoo Shuttleworth Season Premiere Shuttleworth Jubilee Flying Circus Shuttleworth Military Evening Airshow Overseas Reviews 2005 When it was announced by Royal Navy Air Station Yeovilton that the 2022 International Air Day would not be taking place for commercial reasons, the social media post also said it was hoped the popular event would return in 2023. It is also home to the first British Concorde and the award-winning Aircraft Carrier Experience. Over the whole weekend expect vintage aircraft, aerobatics and other air displays. Aviation & Military History, Rugby, hill walking. Not an airshow as such, but lots of static aircraft and usually some demo flying. Worryingly, the explanation for the 2022 cancellation is "commercial reasons", I really fear this is concerning about the long term future of the show (I really hope to be proved wrong). 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. by Tommy Tue 28 Dec 2021, 10:12 pm, Post Please use the contactform for any messages, comments or feedback intended for British Airshows. Lancaster cockpit viewing, aircraft fly-ins and photo opportunities with the Heritage Centre-based Lancaster 'Just Jane'. I am surprised with obviously the expert staff that AHA had that somebody within the firm hasn't taking up the mantle and started a new business of their own running events hopefully to include future airshows. with static displayed aircraft. The nearest stations are Yeovil Penn Mill and Yeovil Junction. You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forum. 2023 Stampe Club Fly-in at Headcorn. From what I have read, BBMF are due to change drastically in 2034, they may get an extension, but they also may go the way of RNHF. re-enactors and classic and military vehicles. Although the event is being held at Ragley Hall, it is not organised by them, so please do not direct enquiries to the Hall. I really hope that Yeovilton Air Day makes a come back before long. Mar 2022 - Mar 20231 year 1 month. by CJS Mon 27 Dec 2021, 10:32 pm, Post It will attract shift allowance and premiums. Unfortunately leaving it to the last minute (and charging 2 for it in advance) has resulted in the web site crashing multiple times. On July 10th 2021, the Air Stations gates were to have opened to an estimated 40,000 visitors but the live show had to be cancelled because of Covid-19. Really hoping it is on as I have so missed airshows and VL is always good value. It'd be a great shame to lose it. Post Download high-quality Yeovilton.Somerset.United Kingdom.October 23rd images, illustrations and vectors perfectly priced to fit your projects budget. Something may be happening on Friday 30th June but details are not available yet. Worryingly, the explanation for the 2022 cancellation is "commercial reasons", I really fear this is concerning about the long term future of the show (I really hope to be proved wrong). It is the one day in the station calendar dedicated to those whose unfailing support allows our people to realise frontline capability. A come back before long June but details are not available yet ( about 2 ). Allowance and premiums free ) shuttle bus service from both stations to the user icon in top! 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