I can't believe that Airbourne is already almost upon us celebrating it's 30th anniversary and thus making me feel old 😂. My favourite 4 days of the year are just a week away and as is tradition I thought I'd highlight some of the displays I'm most looking forward to.
Red Arrows
The Red Arrows are celebrating their 60th display season this year and we're really lucky this year that they've managed to squeeze Thursday's show onto the end of their UK display season before they head across the pond to Canada.
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| 60th anniversary livery at RIAT last month |
As you may have read in my RIAT Blog this year's display sees the team back up to their full 9 ship and performing moves not seen in years.
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| Diamond 9 |
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| Close passes |
This is their display at RIAT -
RAF Tutor Display
Another RAF team comes courtesy of the Grob Tutor a basic trainer. It may look unassuming but it's incredibly maneuverable. These photos are from last year's show.
Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster
The airshow world was shocked at the end of May by the tragic death of Mark Long in a BBMF Spitfire. As such the team has not performed at any shows this year and I don't believe their Hurricane or Spitfires will appear this season. Their beautiful Lancaster bomber gained it's Public Display Authority last week and will hopefully appear next week. This photo and video are from last year's show.
Rolls Royce Heritage Flight Spitfire & Mustang
Continuing with the warbird theme Airbourne is welcoming back the Rolls Royce Heritage Flight after their debut at last year's show (you can read my review of last year's show here). Showcasing their Merlin powered Mustang and Griffon powered Spitfire.
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| Glinting beautifully in last year's sunshine |
D Day formation - Blenheim, Spitfire & Mustang
As part of the 80th anniversary D Day commemorations this unique formation from the Aircraft Restoration Company will be flying on Saturday & Sunday. I saw them briefly at Duxford back in June and I'm particularly looking forward to seeing a Blenheim here in Eastbourne for the first time in a number of years.
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| Taken from Beachy Head in 2016 |
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| A beautiful topside pass at Duxford |
Spitfire PL983 was known for a couple of years as the NHS Spitfire when it took part in airshows and flypasts around the country paying tribute to the NHS staff's bravery during the Covid19 pandemic. It has new paintwork featuring D Day invasion stripes.
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| At the 2022 show |
Completing the line up is P51 Mustang Miss Helen has been a regular visitor to us and her displays are always so graceful. Listen out for the unique 'Mustang whistle' caused by the air passing over the machine gun turrets.
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| Making her Airbourne debut in 2017 |
Bronco Demo Team
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| Their last visit in 2016 |
Bournemouth last year -
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| The red paintwork standing out against the grey skies in 2016 |
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| Landing at RIAT 2022 |
RAF Typhoon
Last but not least is the mighty RAF Typhoon. Guaranteed to be heard all over the town this year's airframe is painted in the colours of a Hawker Typhoon complete with D Day invasion stripes. It put on a fantastic display at RIAT and I can't wait to see and hear it roaring over the sea.
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| Full afterburner take off at RIAT (yes it was as loud as it looks) |
You can find details of the full line up on the Airbourne Website. Whilst you're there, if you're able to, please consider a small donation to keep the show flying next year (you can do it here). My Red Arrows tattoo and I will love you forever 😂💗.
Love Jen
XxxX
PS If you're really bored you can read my previous Airbourne blogs here -
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