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Henstridge Airfield 80th Anniversary Fly-in
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Fly-in
Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair
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Now in its 30th year, this popular event always features a stunning display of aircraft-related collectable items, on dozens of stalls and is a must for aviation enthusiasts.
Vintage Piper Aircraft Club Fly-in
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A fly-in where the owners, pilots and other enthusiasts of vintage Piper aircraft can meet.
Jodel Fly-in
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A fly-in for Jodel/CEA/SAN/Robin types.
AERO Friedrichshafen
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The event website states: "AERO Friedrichshafen is Europe's largest and most important trade show for General Aviation.
'Show Us Yours' Open Day
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"Show us Yours" members aircraft open day. Open to general public
British Aerobatics Association Glider Aerobatics Competition Dan Smith Memorial Trophy
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Aerobatics competition.
Newark Air Museum 50th Anniversary of the Museum Opening to the public & Outdoor Aeroboot
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Various displays will illustrate how the museum has developed across 50 years, and members of the museum's open cockpit team will be on hand to give visitors the opportunity to look inside our aircraft; (a small additional charge will be made for aircraft access).
An outdoor Aeroboot/Aerojumble event will run alongside the Anniversary Gala, with sellers from across the UK expected to attend.
TOP NAV Competition
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The event webpage says: "We are one of the few airfields in the UK selected for this prestigious navigation event which is open to pilots of all ages".
Sywell Aviation Museum Grand Opening
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The event's Facebook page says:
"The Sywell Aviation Museum emerges from its winter hibernation for the 2023 season at its traditional Easter Saturday opening.
Our small, family friendly event has been described as a village fete with Jeeps and we agree with that! The event is in the planning stages but you should expect a good turnout of re-enactors and military vehicles.... and maybe some visiting aeroplanes.
We are a SMALL local event and a cracking FREE day out. Donations are very welcome."
ACS Aviation Festival of Flight
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The event's webpage says the following: "The Festival of Flight is open to all ages and includes a fun day of entertainment and music plus the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Scotland's busiest General Aviation airport.
Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka
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Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka is an action-packed family-friendly event and in 2023 it will be held over Easter Weekend, 7th - 9th of April.
Wairarapa Balloon Festival
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This magical five-day festival promises to be fun for the whole family, with glorious balloons filling the wonderful Wairarapa skies. The absolute highlight is the Night Glow, on Saturday 8th April, with five hours of action-packed entertainment for the whole family.
Fundacion Infante de Orleans flying day
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There are monthly exhibitions (except in January and August, because of the adverse weather conditions typical of those months), in which around 20 aircraft take to the air.
Military History Weekend
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The weekend will see the area surrounding Weston Airfield's restored WW2 era Control Tower and Pilots Block brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles from around the country
Private Flyer Fest Ireland
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Private Flyer will showcase the latest products, services and aircraft all at a unique and exciting venue. Plus, gain expert knowledge within our daily series of seminars covering all areas of private flying from industry experts.
Eurofox Fly-in
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Eurofox Fly-in
EAA SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo
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From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events. Hundreds of aircraft showcased in all shapes and sizes with dedicated areas for the likes of Vintage, Homebuilt, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and Light Sport. There are daily and night airshows that feature displays from dozens of military and civilian performers.
Henstridge Airfield 80th Anniversary Fly-in
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Fly-in
France Air Expo
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The France Air Expo website states: "This event offers a complete GA range of aircraft and services:
AIRCRAFT • HELICOPTERS • ULTRALIGHTS • SUSTAINABLE AVIATION • AVIONICS • EQUIPMENT • ACCESSORIES • FLIGHT SCHOOLS • TRAINING SCHOOLS • DRONES • INSURANCE • FINANCING • MAINTENANCE
Discover over three days at Lyon-Bron Airport, the industry’s latest developments and innovations in general and business aviation through the companies showcasing their latest products and services."
Salon-de-Provence Meeting de l'Air - 70th Anniversary of the Patrouille de France
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French Air and Space Force airshow
29th Antwerp Stampe Fly In & Airshow - 100 Years of Antwerp Airport
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Stampe Fly-in & 100 years of Antwerp Airport airshow
Aeronca Club Fly-in
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A fly-in by The Aeronca Club of Great Britain which says welcomes all US Classic and Vintage aircraft to this event.
Abingdon Air and Country Fayre
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Air show and country fayre
Special Operations Evening Air Show
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The event webpage says the event will be: "Honouring all those who worked in intelligence and observation during several military campaigns, our Special Operations Evening Air Show celebrates the people, aircraft and vehicles in action during a range of assignments, both in the UK and overseas."
Oregon International Air Show - Hillsboro
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The event's webpage says: "The Oregon International Air Show has been the State of Oregon’s largest aviation event since 1988." The organiser's started running two airshows in 2021, in Hillsboro and McMinnville,
Chennault International Airshow
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The airshow website says: "Experience world-class aircraft and high-flying thrills at the 2023 Kia of Lake Charles Chennault International Airshow as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The event takes flight May 19-21 at Chennault International Airport. (Friday, May 19, is a twilight show with highlights of the full May 20-21 shows.)
The show will feature the world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team.
The Airshow will also feature the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team; nostalgic flights and aerobatic thrills from aircraft of all types, sizes and eras."
Private Flyer Fest London
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The event's webpage says: "Private Flyer Fest is an exciting family-friendly showcase of the best that General Aviation has to offer, from microlights to turbine aircraft."
TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans
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The event website says "May 19h & May 20th, the skies over the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, Illinois will come to life with the roar of engines. This year's TBM Gathering will feature TBM Avengers plus a contingent of many more warbirds."
Light Aircraft Association At Home Day
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Light aircraft event
Skegness and Fenland Fly-in
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Fly-in
Vintage Aircraft Club Fly-in Weekend
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Cornwall Flying Club is hosting a fly-In for the Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC)
Pooley's Air Days
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Pooleys states: "Every year, Pooleys hosts an invitation only fly in at Compton Abbas Airfield (EGHA) in Dorset for their customers. Space for landing aircraft is limited to around 120-130. We run some competitions during the day including a Concours d'Elegance and furthest distance flown. There are always some stunning aircraft to come and see."
Augusta Air Show
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Air show
Westfield International Air Show
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Air show In conjunction with the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base Open House
Scott AFB Airshow & STEM Expo
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USAF airshow
Piešťany Aviation Festival
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Airshow including a night show on May 20th
Wings Over Wayne Air Show
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US Air Force airshow. The airshow website says: "Wings Over Wayne Air Show is a biennial event taking place every other year in odd-numbered years. It has grown to be the largest FREE air show in North Carolina attracting nearly 200,000 people to the flight line of Seymour Johnson AFB for the two-day event."
Power in the Pines Open House & Air Show
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US military air show
Kirkbride Airfield Open Day and Fly-in
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Airfield open day and fly-in
Bidford Wings & Wheels
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The event webpage states: "Bidford Airfield is a delightful grass strip in the shadow of the Cotswolds and is home to the Bidford Gliding and Flying Club. This year on the 28th of May, the club is holding its annual Classic Wings and Wheels event.
There will be a dedicated area of the Airfield for Classic Cars and a similar fenced off area for visiting and resident aircraft. We are pleased to confirm that a Rich Goodwin air display will be taking place."
Wings and Wheels
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Airshow and classic car show.
British Gliding Association Competitions
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The following competitions will take place:
Standard Class Nationals 2023
Open Class Nationals 2023
15M Nationals 2023
Hyundai Air & Sea Show
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The event website states it: "..showcases the men, women, technology and equipment from all six branches of the United States Military as well as our police, firefighters and their first responder agencies."
The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow
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The airshow website states: "The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow will take place, May 27 & 28, 2023. The show is headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and additional performances and demonstrations."
Bethpage Air Show
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The airshow website says: "The 2023 Bethpage Air Show will take place Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, from 10AM-3PM! We are pleased to welcome back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as our headliners. Stay tuned for additional announcements!
2023 Lineup: United States Air Force Thunderbirds, United States Army Golden Knights, United States Marines F-35B Demo, United States Navy Growler Legacy Team, 106th Air National Guard Rescue Wing, Mike Goulian, David Windmiller, Folds of Honor Biplane with Ed Hamill, Farmingdale State College Aviation, Skytypers, Warbird Thunder Airshows, and American Airpower Museum Warbirds"
Aviation Pilgrimage 2023
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The airshow website says: ""This year, too, we have prepared a full-day program for visitors on Saturday and Sunday. It will include a traditional, approximately five-hour, continuous block of flight demonstrations. It will of course feature numerous historic aircraft, including those with red bulls on the fuselage...several demonstrations in the programme will present different concepts of acrobatics. There will be flights on historical biplanes, on the legend of the Czechoslovak construction school, modern aerobatic specials, a helicopter and a certain form of acrobatics will be presented by a solo demonstration of the military Gripen. In this block, we also managed to arrange a demonstration with the renowned Lithuanian acrobat and show pilot Jurgis Kairys, whose performance accompanied by a huge smoke trail is always a decoration of important airshows. However, such names as Martin Šonka, Petr Kopfstein or the legendary Petr Jirmus and others will not be missing in the sky. The audience will really have something to watch. But that won't be all...."
Fete Aerienne Amicale Jean Baptiste Salis
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The airshow website says: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static display and chat with the pilots and mechanics. Various activities are on the program (signing sessions, parade of old motorcycles and cars, historical reconstruction troops, etc.).
The afternoon is specially dedicated to in-flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including a hundred aircraft flying in the sky of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic tableaux the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation aircraft, civil and military."
Melsbroek Airbase Open Door
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Belgian Defence - Air Component airbase open day.
Lanc, Tank and Military Machines
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The event webspage says: "Experience a military event including an M36 Jackson tank destroyer, Chaffee (and more to be released), Lancaster and Mosquito taxy runs, over 60 military vehicles, over 100 reenactors, trade stands and warbird flying displays!!"
Lanc, Tank and Military Machines
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The event webpage says: "Experience a military event including an M36 Jackson tank destroyer, Chaffee (and more to be released), Lancaster and Mosquito taxy runs, over 60 military vehicles, over 100 reenactors, trade stands and warbird flying displays!!"
Spamfield Microlight Fly-in
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Microlight fly-in
Aviation Photography Workshop – Racer Special
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The event webpage says: "Join us for an Aviation Photography Workshop, Racer Special. Enjoy this unique opportunity to photograph a classic aircraft in a natural setting, with your DSLR or CSC camera."
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA)
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The event website says: "This biennial event is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific."
EBACE 2023
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The event website says: "The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is a premier event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. The exhibition brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, avionics firms, fractional providers, charter/lease companies and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation."
Aerojumble '23
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The webpage for the events states "buy, sell or swap anything aviation or militaria".
British Aerobatic Association Open Club Event
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Aerobatic competition
Airexpo
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Airshow
Flywheel
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The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."
Vulcan XL426 Dam Busters Twilight Taxi-Run
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A special twilight taxi-run by Vulcan XL426 will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of 617 Squadron and its famous World War 2 'Dam Busters' raid against the Mohne, Edersee and Sorpe dams.
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
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The event website states: "The show is a whimsical, fascinating, amusing, curious and absolutely unique show and tell spectacle featuring some 2,000 magnificent driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The world's coolest cars of every era and style, model-T fire engines, vintage busses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays.
Plans for this year's show include a special new "Machines of Tomorrow" showcase with fascinating displays of all things to come in the next-generation of transportation – concept cars, flying cars, robotics, autonomous vehicles, EVs and more."
Spring Fly-in
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Fly-in
Fort Lauderdale Air Show 2023
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The event wesbite says: "Plan your last winter getaway of 2023 to sunny South Florida and experience a world class aviation event over the beaches of a world class destination!"
Thunder over the Sound 2023 Air and Space Show
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A press release on the base website says the theme for the air show is Heritage and Honor. The air show will honor Keesler’s history and today’s mission, embracing innovative training and community partnerships.
“We have booked several heritage airframes that were previously assigned to Keesler Air Force Base for pilot training, such as the T-28 Trojan and C-21 Learjet,” said Lt Col John Connors, Air Show director. “There will also be a re-enactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Keesler, complete with Japanese Zeros and a large pyrotechnic display simulating bombings.”
There will be civilian crowd viewing areas at both Biloxi Beach and the flight line at Keesler. Acts such as Tora! Tora! Tora!, the Trojan Phlyers, Patty Wagstaff and Chef Pitts are scheduled to be performing over Keesler in the morning to early afternoon while the beach is planned to have several aircraft flyovers as well as the Thunderbirds aerobatic performance in the late afternoon.
Pilsen Region Day in the Air
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The airshow website says it is a breathtaking show featuring modern and historic aircraft.
Microlight Trade Show
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The event webpage page says: "The Microlight Trade Fair has been running at Popham Airfield for over 20 years. We are delighted to welcome manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK & Europe for this two day event."
FAMEX Mexico Aerospace Fair
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The Mexico Aerospace Fair, is an event organized by the Secretariat of National Defense through the Mexican Air Force, began in 2015, emerging as an initiative to promote Mexico in the Economic Development in the national aeronautical sector.
Air Commandos on the High Plains Air & Space Show
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US Air Force airshow
Southern California Air Show 2023
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US Air Force airshow
MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023
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Marine Corps Air Station airshow
Visit the Vulcan Day
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See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our Visit the Vulcan Day. You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.
Wings, Wheels & Wine
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The event website says: "A variety of impressive aircraft will put on a jaw-dropping spectacle in the skies above Mudgee Airport."
Thunder Over Louisville
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Airshow over the city.
Wings and Wheels Henstridge
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The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."
Classic Car Show, Aero-Auto Jumble and Vintage Fly-in
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Classic car show, aero-auto jumble and vintage fly-in
Season Premiere Air Show
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The event webpage says: "Our Season Premiere will have a unique, celebratory atmosphere throughout, as we mark the momentous occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III, with a once in a generation event at Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens...Enjoy the incredible spectacle of our historic aircraft taking to the skies in an action-packed, dramatic air display over the Old Warden Aerodrome. As well as displaying our vast collection of vintage resident aircraft, there will be a wide variety of visiting aircraft taking part from different parts of the UK, including some with links to royalty."
Flying Days: VE Day
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The IWM website states: "Celebrate the King’s Coronation and the best of British aviation over the bank holiday weekend at the kick-off event of the 2023 flying season. See iconic Second World War aircraft which helped secure the path to victory take to the skies at Flying Days: VE Day"
LGW Gatwick Aviation Enthusiasts Fair
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Aviation Enthusiasts Fair
Fundacion Infante de Orleans flying day
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There are monthly exhibitions (except in January and August, because of the adverse weather conditions typical of those months), in which around 20 aircraft take to the air.
The Buc Days Wings Over South Texas Air Show
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As well as the airshow,a new addition the organiser's say is "The Family Fun Zone will include static displays such as an AH-64 Apache, MV-22 Osprey, MH-60 Seahawk, US Navy interactive displays and more! Families can touch and feel the aircraft and meet the pilots within the festival grounds."
AirPower Over Hampton Roads
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Military airshow
Red White and Blue Airshow
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Twilight Show May 5th, Twilight Show May 6th and Airshow May 7th
Icicle, Newbold and McLean Trophies, 2023
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Aerobatics competitions
Cold War Jets Open Day
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Over the course of the event on Saturday, April 29, there will be static power demonstrations of Canberra WT333, Venom 'WR470', Meteor NF11 WM167, Hunter GA11 WT306, and either Lightning F6 XR728 or XS904. Other attractions will include open cockpits on other aircraft in the collection, photography opportunities, a chance to take part in a sealed bid auction (top prize is sitting in the backseat of the Meteor during the static engine power display). There will also be a Falklands living history display,
Helicopter and Autogyro Fly-in
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On April 2nd North Coates Flying Club will be holding a one day Helicopter and Autogyro Fly-in at North Coates airfield, Lincolnshire Helicopter and Autogyro owners have been invited to the event with is to support the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance charity.
Flying Legends Airshow
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On 7 February it was confirmed that — subject to licensing approval — The Fighter Collection’s Flying Legends Air Show will be moving to Leeds East Airport, the former RAF Church Fenton, in North Yorkshire. The 2023 edition of the famed warbird show, the first since its final edition at IWM Duxford in 2019, has been earmarked for Saturday 15-Sunday 16 July.
We'll Meet Again
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The museum website describes the event as follows: "This is our 1940s event over the weekend of the 6th / 7th of May. There will be historical re-enactors, period dress, talks and demonstrations, a vintage and memorabilia fair, as well as vintage music and dance and more. We will also be screening the Coronation of King Charles on the big screen in our conference room. All of this takes place against a backdrop of our Halifax bomber, Dakota transporter and other period aircraft – not to mention the site itself, the former RAF Elvington."
Flypast for Coronation of King Charles III
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Flypast for Coronation of King Charles III
Somerset Balloon Festival
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Balloon festival
Photography Evening
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The TimeLine Events event webpage says "Join us for a great evening of aviation photography at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby featuring two classic aircraft with Mosquito HJ711 taxiing and an engine run by Lancaster Just Jane"
Dyess Big Country Airfest 2023
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The event will host several aerial acts along with an open house full of static displays, demos and information tables.
EAA SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo
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Lakeland, United States
From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events. Hundreds of aircraft showcased in all shapes and sizes with dedicated areas for the likes of Vintage, Homebuilt, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and Light Sport. There are daily and night airshows that feature displays from dozens of military and civilian performers.
Private Flyer Fest Ireland
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Dublin, Ireland
Private Flyer will showcase the latest products, services and aircraft all at a unique and exciting venue. Plus, gain expert knowledge within our daily series of seminars covering all areas of private flying from industry experts.
Military History Weekend
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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
The weekend will see the area surrounding Weston Airfield's restored WW2 era Control Tower and Pilots Block brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles from around the country
Fundacion Infante de Orleans flying day
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Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport, Spain
There are monthly exhibitions (except in January and August, because of the adverse weather conditions typical of those months), in which around 20 aircraft take to the air.
Helicopter and Autogyro Fly-in
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Grimsby, United Kingdom
On April 2nd North Coates Flying Club will be holding a one day Helicopter and Autogyro Fly-in at North Coates airfield, Lincolnshire Helicopter and Autogyro owners have been invited to the event with is to support the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance charity.
Wairarapa Balloon Festival
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Clareville, New Zealand
This magical five-day festival promises to be fun for the whole family, with glorious balloons filling the wonderful Wairarapa skies. The absolute highlight is the Night Glow, on Saturday 8th April, with five hours of action-packed entertainment for the whole family.
Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka
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Blenheim, New Zealand
Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka is an action-packed family-friendly event and in 2023 it will be held over Easter Weekend, 7th - 9th of April.
ACS Aviation Festival of Flight
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Perthshire, United Kingdom
The event's webpage says the following: "The Festival of Flight is open to all ages and includes a fun day of entertainment and music plus the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Scotland's busiest General Aviation airport.
Sywell Aviation Museum Grand Opening
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Northampton, United Kingdom
The event's Facebook page says:
"The Sywell Aviation Museum emerges from its winter hibernation for the 2023 season at its traditional Easter Saturday opening.
Our small, family friendly event has been described as a village fete with Jeeps and we agree with that! The event is in the planning stages but you should expect a good turnout of re-enactors and military vehicles.... and maybe some visiting aeroplanes.
We are a SMALL local event and a cracking FREE day out. Donations are very welcome."