Posted by Flightline UK on July 21, 2010 under Civilian Organised Airshows and Trade Events, Display Team News and Dates, Royal Air Force | 
This years RAFA Shoreham Airshow has been chosen by the Royal Air Forces Association to launch their 2010 Wings Appeal. Director of Fund Raising Rachel Huxford said, “Shoreham has now raised over £1,500,000 for our organisation from its airshow’s with a record sum last year of over £160,000 and we felt it is time the organising team under Don Bean MBE received the thank you they fully deserved from RAFA. Shoreham 21st airshow is an ideal venue to launch our Wings Appeal for this year which provides friendship, help and support to all those who have served or are serving in today’s Royal Air Force and their dependants.”
“Over 30 displays will be taking place this year at Shoreham with more than 60 aircraft in attendance. We are pleased to announce (subject to operational commitments) that the RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic Team will be doing a dedicated fly though each day with other aircraft (to be confirmed). Several of the Red Arrow pilots in the past have flown at Shoreham as display pilots and some will be flying over the display weekend so we felt it would be a nice way to show how much we appreciate Shoreham’s efforts,” Rachel added.
The Blades Aerobatic Team will also be displaying both days in their new RAFA colour scheme under the team leadership of Myles Garland. All the current pilots are ex Red Arrows. There will also be three RAF Harriers at the show with one displaying and the others on static. It is interesting to know that many of the current Red’s and past display pilots have flow the Harrier on operational duties. Andy Offer OBE who founded the Blades Team and was a past team leader for the Reds also displayed the Harrier at Shoreham.
“An ideal way of forging the links of aircraft and display pilots that have attended the show over the years and we are really looking forward to it,” said Don Bean MBE Airshow Organiser.
BBC South Today will also be broadcasting their Friday evening programme on 20th August live from the airport with Sally Taylor at the helm. For more information go to www.shorehamairshow.com
Posted by Flightline UK on June 8, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Royal Air Force |
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, has been granted its Public Display Authority (PDA) and will be allowed to perform at events starting from this weekend.
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic’s Team first UK appearance for the 2010 season will be The Queen’s Birthday Flypast in London this Saturday (12 June), followed by a display at the Cosford Air Show in Shropshire on Sunday (13 June).
Red 1, Squadron Leader Ben Murphy, says: “We are delighted that we are able to start our display programme a week earlier than we previously planned. Our revised training schedule went well and we are all looking forward to starting the 2010 season.”
Posted by Flightline UK on April 29, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates |
The Breitling Wingwalkers have released their calendar for the 2010 season. It is available HERE.
Posted by Flightline UK on under Display Team News and Dates |
The French Air Force Cartouche Dore display team will make their UK display debut at Lowestoft Air Festival this year. Full listings for each of the French Air Forces displays can be found on the following links:-
Rafale
Patrouille de France
Cartouche Doré
Alpha Jet
Equippe de Voltige
Posted by Flightline UK on April 21, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates |
Yesterday (April 20th), the Breitling Wingwalkers were formally launched at their base at RFC Rendcomb. Planes TV were their to capture the event on film and we are very grateful to them for allowing us to use this clip on Flightline UK.
Click to Watch!
Posted by Flightline UK on April 14, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Royal Air Force |
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team – the Red Arrows – today announces details of its revised 2010 display season, confirming the Team will fly as a nine-ship formation, but with a slightly delayed start to the season, following the incident that took place during pre-season training at HAF Kastelli in Crete on 23 March 2010.
Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling, Red 6 Synchro Leader, who successfully ejected from his aircraft, sustained injuries that mean he will be unable to fly with the Team for the 2010 display season. Flight Lieutenant Ling, in his third and final year with the Team, is in the UK undergoing treatment for his injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery and will play an active role on the ground during the 2010 display season, before he returns to operational flying in due course.
To enable the Team to enthral millions of people in the UK and around the world with its iconic nine aircraft display, former 2008 Synchro Leader, Flight Lieutenant Paul O’Grady (33), will return to fly in the position of Red 6 for the 2010 display season.
Flight Lieutenant O’Grady began his work-up as Synchro Leader on Monday 12 April at RAF Scampton. On Wednesday 14 April, he will be joined by Synchro 2, Red 7 Flight Lieutenant David Montenegro. Flight Lieutenant Montenegro was also involved in the Crete incident but managed to land his aircraft safely, sustaining no injuries.
The remainder of the Team has arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus and recommenced pre-season training. They will be joined in Cyprus by the new Synchro Pair on 27 April. The Team will then train as a nine-ship formation again, as they begin to perfect the 2010 display sequence.
The entire Team will continue training together at RAF Akrotiri until mid-May, when it is proposed that they will return to RAF Scampton to continue training for around a further month.
Due to this extended period of training, it is anticipated that the Red Arrows will not be ready to gain their Public Display Authorisation (PDA) licence, allowing the Team to display at public events, before Wednesday 16 June 2010.
The delayed PDA date means that the Royal Air Force has had to take the decision to withdraw the Red Arrows from 10 planned displays at the following events scheduled for the beginning of the display season:
Southend – 30 and 31 May
Santa Pod – 31 May
Perth – 6 June
Salthill, Ireland – 7 Jun
Punchestown, Ireland – 7 Jun
Ramsey, Isle of Man – 8 Jun
Douglas, Isle of Man – 8 Jun
Worthing – 12 Jun
Cosford – 13 Jun
(The Team may have to be withdrawn from further events, pending readiness for PDA ).
The Royal Air Force Events Team and the Red Arrows are working with organisers to mitigate the impact on the events concerned.
A spokesperson for the Royal Air Force says: “The decision has not been taken lightly. However, in these exceptional circumstances, we believe it to be in the best interests of all.
“We are aware that there will be disappointment from both show organisers and members of the public, but hope that as many people as possible will still be able to see the Team perform at many of the other locations over the duration of the revised display season.”
Red 1, Squadron Leader Ben Murphy, Officer Commanding and Team Leader of the Red Arrows, says: “Safety is always paramount for the Team, and we hope that everyone will be understanding of the delayed start to the season following the incident in Crete. Our extended pre-season training and revised display season dates reflect the necessary steps to ensure we are ready to perform as a nine-ship to the standard expected of the Team as we represent with pride the excellence of the Royal Air Force both in the UK and around the world.”
Biography, Flight Lieutenant Paul O’Grady
Red 6 & Synchro Leader – Flight Lieutenant Paul ‘Pablo’ O’Grady
Pablo flew the Typhoon before joining the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.
Age – 33
Education – He attended St. Aidan’s High School in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and was a member of 58 (Harrogate) Squadron Air Training Corps. After being awarded a Royal Air Force Sixth Form Scholarship he went onto complete his A – Levels.
Career – Joined the Royal Air Force in 1996. After completing flying training Pablo was posted to Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse as a qualified flying instructor where he taught students on the Tucano aircraft.
Following completion of Tactical Weapons Training, he was selected to fly the Jaguar GR3A; one of the Royal Air Force’s single-seat ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft.
In 2006 Pablo joined the Red Arrows, Flying as Synchro Leader for his last year in 2008. Upon completion of his three year tour with the Red Arrows, Pablo was posted to XI Squadron which is equipped with the RAF’s newest, most technologically advanced multi-role jet, the Typhoon.
Due to Pablo’s exceptional skills and performance during his time on the Team he has been requested to re-join for 2010, to replace the injured Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling, and becomes the first Typhoon pilot on the Red Arrows.
Background – Pablo first discovered a passion for flying in the Air Training Corps. In his spare time Pablo enjoys windsurfing, mountain biking and skiing. Pablo currently lives in Stamford with his wife Claire and dog Henry.
Posted by Flightline UK on April 9, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates |
Picture by Johnny Vranken
The Belgian Air Component has revealed the the display calendar and specially marked jet for this year’s solo display. The aircraft will make a number of UK appearances including two at Duxford towards the end of the year as well as appearing at all four days of Eastbourne Airbourne.
- 6th June – Skrydstrup, Denmark
- 12th June – Albert-Picardie, France
- 18th-19th June – Glize-Rijen, Netherlands
- 19th-20th June – Orleans, France
- 26th-27th June – Cambrai, France
- 26th-27th June – Biggin Hill International Air Fair
- 3rd-4th July – Beauvechain, Belgium
- 10th July – RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day
- 17th-18th July – Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford
- 7th-8th August – Kecskemet, Hungary
- 12th-15th August – Airbourne, Eastbourne International Airshow
- 28th-29th August – Zagreb, Croatia
- 4th-5th September – Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow
- 9th September – Jersey International Airshow
- 12th September – RAF Leuchars Airshow
- 17th-18th September – Ostrava, Czech Republic
- 19th September – Sanicole, Belgium
- 10th October – Duxford Autumn Airshow
In addition, the Belgian Air Component will have at least one F-16 on static display at RAF Waddington International Airshow according to their calendar.
Posted by Flightline UK on April 1, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Royal Air Force |
“Team Merlin” have released their calendar on their website. As in 2009, the Merlin will not feature as a flying display item. However, it will be making a number of static display appearances throughout the year with their impressive ground exhibition. The dates are as follows:-
- 2nd May – Abingdon Air and Country Show
- 13th June – RAF Cosford Airshow
- 19th-20th June – Cotswold Air Show, Kemble
- 26th-27th June – Biggin Hill International Air Fair
- 3rd-4th July – RAF Waddington International Air Show
- 17th-19th July – Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford
- 30th July – RAF Shawbury Families Day
- 7th August – RAF Lyneham Families Day
- 19th August – Dawish Carnival Airshow (TBC)
- 25th August – RAF Benson Families Day
- 29th-30th August – Dunsfold Wings and Wheels
- 11th September – RAF Leuchars Air Show
- 18th-19th September – Southport Air Show
Posted by Flightline UK on March 24, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates |
The French Air Force Alpha Jet Solo Display Team have released their display dates.
- 22nd-23rd May – Besancon, France
- 29th May – Muret, France
- 30th May – Montlucan, France
- 6th June – Skrydstrup, Denmark
- 13th June – Valencia, Spain
- 18th-19th June – Glize-Rijen, Netherlands
- 20th June – Orleans, France
- 26th-27th June – Biggin Hill
- 3rd July – Waddington
- 4th July – Valence, France
- 10th July – Yeovilton
- 14th July – Valenciennes, France
- 17th-18th – RIAT, RAF Fairford
- 31st July – Anglet, France
- 1st August – Calais, France
- 7th August – Lancanau, France
- 8th August – Coulommiers, France
- 12th-13th August – Lowestoft
- 21st August – Palavas, France
- 22nd August – St Crypian, France
- 28th-29th August – Zagreb, Croatia
- 4th Septepmber – Figeac, France
- 5th September – Pontoise, France
- 11th September – RAF Leuchars
- 12th September – Gueaux, France
- 19th September – Sanicole, Belgium
- 23rd-26th September – Poitiers, France
- 25th September – Rennes, France
- 2nd-3rd October – Barcalona, Spain
- 9th-10th October - Gergovie, France
Posted by Flightline UK on under Display Team News and Dates |
The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Demo Team have released the first few dates of their display schedule for 2010 which inlcude several UK dates:-
- 2nd – Abingdon
- 8th-9th – Bardolino, Italy
- 18th May – Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- 29th-30th May – Piestany, Slovakia
- 5th June – Skeydstrup, Denmark
- 13th June – RAF Cosford
- 18th-19th June – Glize Rijen, Netherlands
- 15th-19th – June Kauhava, Finland
- 27th June – Cambria, France
- 3rd-4th July – Beauvechein, Belgium
- 10th July – RNAS Yeovilton
- 17th-18th July – Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford
- 24th-25th July – Sunderland
- 7th-8th August – Kecskemet, Hungary
- 11th-12th August – Dala Jarna, Sweden
- 14th-15th August – Tampere, Finland
- 19th-22nd August – Bournemouth Air Festival
- 28th-29th August – Zagreb, Croatia
- 4th-5th September – Malaga, Spain
- 12th September – RAF Leuchars
Posted by Flightline UK on March 20, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Royal Air Force |
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have released details of a very busy display season for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Among the season’s dates are a number of trips into Europe for the Lancaster and Dakota including a display at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Open Dagen.
But perhaps the biggest news is hidden in the details for the RAF’s own airshows at Cosford and Waddington which will see the return of the Typhoon and Spitfire combination that was seen back in 2008 for the 90th Anniversry of the Royal Air Force.
The dates have been release in Microsoft Excel format – CLICK HERE
Posted by Flightline UK on March 11, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Flightline UK Websites, Royal Air Force |
The Red Arrows have released their display dates for the 2010 season. Thet can be found at either :-
http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm
or on Flightline UK at:-
http://www.airshows.org.uk/ukmilitary/red-arrows.html
Posted by Flightline UK on March 4, 2010 under Civilian Organised Airshows and Trade Events, Display Team News and Dates |
Patrouille de France
The Imperial War Museum has announced that the Patrouille de France will join the Red Arrows at their Battle of Britain Airshow in September. They will appear on Saturday 4th September only.
The RAF will further support the show with Eurofighter Typhoon, Hawk, Tucano and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Along with a huge gathering of Spitfire and Hurricanes, this promises to be one of the highlights of the 2010 display season. More can be found in our Preview.
Posted by Flightline UK on March 3, 2010 under Display Team News and Dates, Military Airshows, Royal Air Force |
The Waddington Airshow website has confirmed that there will not be a UK tour by Royal Austrailian Air Force F-111s this summer. The airshow has approached the RAAF about the possibility of organising a “farewell tour” of UK airshows which had met with a favourable response. Sadly, it was not to be but you cannot fault Waddington for trying to secure a final appearance by this iconic aircraft!
This years RAFA Shoreham Airshow has been chosen by the Royal Air Forces Association to launch their 2010 Wings Appeal. Director of Fund Raising Rachel Huxford said, “Shoreham has now raised over £1,500,000 for our organisation from its airshow’s with a record sum last year of over £160,000 and we felt it is time the organising team under Don Bean MBE received the thank you they fully deserved from RAFA. Shoreham 21st airshow is an ideal venue to launch our Wings Appeal for this year which provides friendship, help and support to all those who have served or are serving in today’s Royal Air Force and their dependants.”
