CALLING ALL UNITED FANS

ADI.07/08 20th May 2008

The Barclays Premiership Trophy will be on show at this year’s Biggin Hill International Air Fair. Carrying the Red and Black ribbons of this years Premiership Champions, Manchester United the trophy will be exhibited on the Sunday of the show in the lost children’s marquee which is sponsored by Barclays Bank.

Fans can have their photograph taken with the trophy in exchange for a donation to Charles Darwin School PTA. Sue Wade, manager of Barclays Biggin Hill and a lifelong fan of Manchester United has been responsible for getting the trophy which is in much demand as it tours the country.

If you are visiting the show with children the Lost Children marquee will be handing out wrist bands to help reunite parents and children should they become separated.

FULL RANGE OF RAF AIR POWER SEEN IN ‘ROLE DEMONSTRATION’

ADI.10 / 08 19th May 2008

Launched in 2007 and now developed from a full season on the display circuit, the Royal Air Force ‘Role Demonstration’ provides an ingenious snapshot for public viewing of the key elements that make up the modern air power of the service. The demonstration forms a central part of the daily flying display at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair over the weekend of 7th & 8th June

Radar-based surveillance, air defence, battlefield transport and support and interdiction attacks are brought together within a time frame of 30 minutes with the help of a large amount of pre-planned resource. Spectators will se a fictitious but realistic scenario of the type of activity in which the Royal Air Force is engaged around the world on a day-to-day basis at the present time.

The scenario is based on a rescue mission. During offensive action somewhere in hostile territory, two UK servicemen become separated from their comrades and are captured by enemy forces. Extensive surveillance and intelligence shows that the two servicemen are being held in a camp in one corner of an active airfield. A rescue mission has been planned which begins with an attack. Battle is about to commence. Spectators will see it ‘live and real’ with the benefit of an informed PA commentary.

The ‘Role Demo’ sequences will includes the Boeing E3-D Sentry, Typhoons, Tornados and Hawks, also Chinook and Apache helicopters. Realism is augmented with extensive pyrotechnics.

Behind the scenes, it is the split-second timing that the respective aircrews bring to the event that marks the true professionalism of the modern Royal Air Force.

" It may be simulated – but it will be realistic, impressive and highly convincing” predicts organiser Colin Hitchins.

SUPER-SPECTATING AT THE AIR FAIR

ADI.09/08 19th May 2008

Spectators at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair (7th & 8th June) have a range of options for good viewing opportunities of the 5-hour daily flying display as a result of the optimised layout arrangements introduced for the show last year.

One beneficial option for those who are purchasing admission tickets is to upgrade to the elevated Grandstand Enclosure which is positioned on the pilot’s ‘show centre’ to provide the very best view of the flying available. The enclosure is embraced within a private garden area with patio furniture, private toilet facilities, a cash snack bar and a reserved seat for a full day’s entertainment. The cost of upgrading to the Grandstand Enclosure is £14 for advance purchase, £18 if bought on the day.

A higher level option is the Spitfire Club, a luxury enclosure on the flight line comprising a carpeted restaurant marquee with a private reception area and access to the exclusive open-air garden area for seated spectating of the flying programme.

The Spitfire Club package includes personalised admission passes, VIP hospitality car park passes, a comprehensive souvenir programme, morning coffee on arrival, a 3-course lunch and afternoon tea. Club facilities provide for groups from 2 up to 50 persons seated at tables of 10 in the restaurant. Price per person for the package is £152.75 including VAT.

Organiser Colin Hitchins says that the two ‘Super-Spectator’ options each provide at their respective levels the best that the Air Fair can provide.

“To ensure the best panoramic viewing with optimum line of sight, the Grandstand Enclosure on ‘show centre’ offers a privileged position for keen photographers and enthusiasts at an affordable price” he says.

“ The Spitfire Club extends the comfort zone aspect with stylish hospitality in a relaxed environment for maximum enjoyment” says Colin Hitchins.

Contact for bookings is 01959 572277. For hospitality reservations, ask for the Spitfire Club.