Posted by Flightline UK on June 23, 2009 under Civilian Organised Airshows and Trade Events, Warbirds and Classic Jets | 
The organisers of this year’s 20th Anniversary RAFA Shoreham Airshow are delighted to announce that the Avro Vulcan Bomber XH558 will be displaying at this years airshow on both days.
Don Bean MBE Airshow Organiser said, “Thanks to some very generous support, sponsorship has been provided that will enable us to have the wonderful aircraft gracing the skies above Shoreham both days over the display weekend.”
With eight weeks to go prior to the airshow the aircraft display mine up is looking stunning and full of every type of aircraft to cater for all tastes from modern day fast jets through to some of the top civilian aerobatic teams.
The Guinot wing walking team will be displaying this year for the last time under the Guinot banner and have promised to provide a five ship display on the Sunday. They have supported us from year one and we are delighted they have decided to provide this rare five ship display at Shoreham – a fitting tribute to our 20th Show.
A total of approximately 50 aircraft will be displaying both days and the flying is set to last over five hours. The Spitfire and Hurricane scramble will be back as well as the World War 1 team – two contrasting wars and two contrasting displays.
“There are still some surprises to be announced and advance ticket sales are going well thanks to the fantastic support of our sponsors who have been putting a lot of effort into promoting the airshow on our behalf,” said John Periam Airshow Press Officer. “It is important that on show days you arrive early and listen to the local radio networks regarding traffic as the planned appearance of the Avro Vulcan is bound to attract a lot of interest,” he added.
For more information go to the airshow web site www.shorehamairshow.com – advance tickets can be purchased from the ticket hotline 01903 282354.
Posted by Flightline UK on June 15, 2009 under Red Bull Air Race |
Austria’s Hannes Arch claimed second place in the third race of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2009 in Windsor, Canada. Britain’s Paul Bonhomme finally put an end to his series of second place finishes by taking the win on the Detroit River course, with the American Kirby Chambliss completing the podium in third. Reigning world champion Arch missed out on victory after a borderline decision by the race stewards.
WINDSOR (CAN). The 215,000 fans lining the banks of Windsor’s Detroit River were treated to a feast of Air Race action as the event moved into the Final Four stage. Arch threw down the gauntlet to his rivals with a time of 1:07.31, only to be given a two-second penalty for Incorrect Level – much to the surprise of many onlookers.
“The conditions were very windy at times and the course itself was also really difficult. I don’t want to go into the whole question of the time penalty; that’s the stewards’ decision and I will respect it. I know it must have been very close indeed, but I trust the judges. It looks like this season is going to be another nail-biter, but I’ve got the nerves to hold on when it comes to the crunch,” commented Arch, visibly satisfied with second place at the last overseas race of the season to maintain his current overall lead in the Championship.
Winner Bonhomme posted a time of 1:08.16 as he crossed the line, meaning that Arch would have finished 45 hundredths ahead of the Briton had it not been for the time penalty. American pilot Kirby Chambliss was also hit with a two-second penalty on his run as he claimed third spot with a 1:10.19. France’s Nicolas Ivanoff, second behind Arch in the overall standings going into the race, had a day to forget as he was eliminated early in the event, dropping valuable world championship points in the process.
After three races Arch continues to lead the overall standings with 33 points, followed closely by Bonhomme on 32 points and Nicolas Ivanoff on 24 points. The next race takes place on 19 August in Budapest (HUN).
The 15 pilots fly the single-propeller planes with precision, reaching speeds of up to 370 kilometres per hour and enduring forces of up to 12G as they navigate through the turn-filled courses just metres above the surface.
