Shoreham Airshow Press Release

The new dates are due to the fact that the planned dates were over committed with other events. This has given us a real benefit this year in the fact that we will be the only Air Show on in the UK the original Battle of Britain weekend – hence we plan to make it that bit different.

Some advanced publicity :-

1. A Spitfire and Hurricane scramble with eight aircraft plus ground support role play and pyrotechnics.
2. Major participation from the RAF to include the Typhoon (full display both days), Harrier, Tucano, Hawk, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster and Dakota), two Chinook HC Mk 11s and the RAF Merlin Helicopter display team.
3. Sea Fury and Sea Hawk from Royal Navy Historic Flight and if ready after refurbishment a welcome return of The Swordfish and the first visit of the new Navy Merlin Helicopter doing its full display.
4. Parachute Regiment "Red Devils" – who will also be supporting a ground attack scenario made up from members of the Parachute Regiments Recruiting Team.
5. Pyrotechnics and airfield attack by two Messerschmitt aircraft.
6. Yakovlevs display team with their 4 Yaks.
7. Sally B, Mustang, Kittyhawk, PYB Catalina, Vampire, Harvard Fox Glider.
8. Aerobatics from Denny Dobson,The Utterly Butterlys (Four Ship Display) and Will Curtis and his Honda Display.
9. Welcome return of Haurel and Lardy, Dads Army and Celebrities.

As this release goes to press discussions are still under way with other display pilots – watch this space! One area of criticism (Yes! we do listen) has been the size of our static display – we therefore are trying to make big improvements this year – due to no others displays most aircraft will be based at Shoreham and we are looking at inviting static aircraft to join us.

The ground display area has been completely revamped and events by all services will be taking place during the day. This will include the RAF Dog display team and the Red Arrows own simulator ( both another first for Shoreham) Add to this the popular fun fair, craft tent, trade stalls, motor vehicles, children's circus and military exhibitions we have tried to enlarge the "Family Day" feel to the show which makes Shoreham just that bit different.

Comments from the media last year were very impressive resulting in Shoreham now being considered as on of the UKs top shows. (We cannot do it without you – so a big thank-you!!) and this year it has resulted in more sponsors wanting to join the ranks. With the Airport under new owners from April it is going to be a great challenge. "It is nice to know we have their full support" added John Haffenden Shoreham Airports Manager.

"The event cannot be run without the dedicated support of the Committee who put a lot of effort into planning it as well as the RAF Cadet Force" said Don Bean MBE Airshow Organiser. Sponsors this year include Talk Sport Radio, Spitfire Ales, Bunn Leisure, Southern Trains, The Argus, Sussex Life, Gamble Jarvis, Shell Aviation and Shoreham Airport.

"Many local people help at the show who in no way are connected with the RAF – they support the local RAFA Shoreham-by-Sea Branch at this event in such a way that record funds are raised each year for the Royal Air Forces Association and that is why this year we have tried to make the 2006 show just that bit different to say a big thank-you to all our supporters over the years". Said John Periam the shows Press Officer. Watch this space and look at the shows dedicated web site www.shorehamairshow.com for all the latest news and information.