Countdown to Eastbourne International Airshow
The show takes place from 18-21 August
It’s the final countdown for Eastbourne’s free airshow extravaganza taking place next week from 18 – 21 August.
From the RAF Red Arrows, Belgian F-16 and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to military exhibitions, children’s entertainment, and a spectacular Firework Finale, Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow returns from midday on Thursday 18 August.
An action-packed schedule of flying will see more than 50 displays including the likes of the Typhoon, Chinook, Puma, The Blades, Wingwalkers, The Tigers, MiG-15, Strikemaster, P-47D Thunderbolt, Fury, Mustang, Spitfire, Jet Pitts and Firefly.
Eastbourne will also host a rarely seen duo display from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, alongside the RAF Typhoon on Friday and Saturday.
In the Military Exhibition there will be a chance to explore a Chinook, see live cooking demonstrations, try out a flight simulator, meet some of the display teams and try out the Army Virtual Reality experience.
Air Bears Ace and Aimee will be posing for photographs with younger visitors, and the world’s first certified electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro – courtesy of OHM Energy - will be on display at the Western Lawns, where visitors can find out more about local training opportunities in engineering.
There will also be a giant screen on the beach and live streaming of the flying displays.
Councillor Margaret Bannister, Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead Member for Tourism and Culture, said, “We can’t wait to host Airbourne this August and look forward to welcoming airshow fans to Eastbourne once again.
“This year’s free show promises something for everyone, and visitors are in for a real treat.
“We hope everyone enjoys the show and supports Airbourne by donating in the bucket collections, or by joining our new Supporters Club scheme or by purchasing the official souvenir programme."