RAF SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE Press Release
RAF SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE – THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!
THE MOST ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER
26-27 AUGUST 2006, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
· See the world's most advanced jets and helicopters in action
· Travel at 200mph in the Invicta S1 super car
· See RAF teams in action exercises
· Tackle climbs, drops and gullies in 4x4s and six wheel drive vehicles
· PLUS MANY OTHER SPECTACULAR ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
If you're looking for an action-packed day out with more thrills than your average theme park then don't miss RAF Spirit of Adventure at Abingdon Airfield, 26-27 August.
Less than an hour from London by car, RAF Spirit of Adventure is the ultimate way to spend your weekend. This spectacular outdoor event combines the very best in military aviation with all-action activities, live music and shopping.
ACTIVITIES
Helicopter Flights, Off-Road Six-Wheel Drive and 4x4 Driving, Fighter Jet Simulators, The 200mph Invicta S1 Super Car, RAF Interactive Movie Mission “Battle for Britain,” 140mph SCSA Close Racing Pick-ups, Climbing Wall, Shopping, Live Music
ULTIMATE HELICOPTERS AND FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
Typhoon, Harrier, Red Arrows, Tornado, Spitfire, Chinook Helicopter, Merlin Helicopter
PARACHUTE DROP & FORMATION DISPLAY
Falcons, Hercules C130
RAF GROUND JET SIMULATORS & DISPLAY PLANES
Tornado, Harrier, Typhoon, Jaguar, Red Arrows Hawk, Hercules
ON THE GROUND
Bomb Disposal, NASCAR and SCSA track displays, Fighter Jets, Formula BMW Star Matt Hamilton, Land Speed Recorder Holder Andy Green, RAF Police Dogs
Visitors will also experience first hand what it is like to take part in a real life mission with interactive movie drama, 'Battle for Britain” – the first live event and cross-media experience of its kind. Each cliff hanging scene includes three alternative endings, which the public decide via text-vote or from home via a live broadband TV broadcast.
RAF Spirit of Adventure will be taken forward jointly by the RAF and its commercial partner, Jervis Entertainment Media Ltd (JEM).
“RAF Spirit of Adventure is the ultimate embodiment of the RAF and a great weekend,” says JEM Executive Producer, Terry Jervis. “Whether you're looking for an adrenalin rush, live music of a great shopping experience, this event offers everything you could want from a day out.”
ADVANCED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
· £25 Adult
· £10 Children (under 15)
· £50 Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children)
· Under 5s Free
Visit www.raf.mod.uk/spiritofadventure for more information. To book tickets, contact the 24-hour ticket hotline on 0870 735 5000 or visit www.bookingsdirect.com
ACTIVITIES
· Helicopter Flights
· Off-Road Six-Wheel Drive and 4x4 Driving
· Typhoon Simulator
· Travel 200mph in the Invicta S1 Super Car
· Harrier Simulator
· Take part in a Real-life Mission with Interactive Movie Drama, “Battle for Britain
· Travel 140mph in SCSA Close Racing Pick-ups
· Climbing Wall
· Jaguar Simulator
· Extreme G-Force Rides
· Live Music
· Boeing 747 Simulator
IN THE AIR
· Typhoon
· Harrier GR7
· Red Arrows
· Spitfire
· Hawk
· Chinook Helicopter
· Merlin Helicopter
· Falcons Parachute Formation Drop
· Tornado GR4
· Hercules C130
ON THE GROUND
· 513 Bomb Disposal Squadron / robots and reaction vehicles
· Typhoon
· Tornado
· Harrier GR7
· Red Arrows (RAFAT) Hawk
· Hercules
· Jaguar
· Formula BMW Racing
· Meet Formula BMW Star Matt Hamilton
· Meet Land Speed Recorder Holder Andy Green
· SCSA
· NASCAR
· Kite Boarding
· Power Boats
· Karting displays
· RAF Sports Clubs
· Martial Arts
· Motor Cycle Endurance Team
· Mountaineering and Mountain Rescue
· Hang Gliding
· Micro-lite
· Winter Sports
· RAF Police Dogs
· 2 Mechanical Transport vehicles
· Explosive Ordinance Detonation
· 606 Squadron Reserves laser targeting
· RAF Fire Fighting Team
· RAF Hot Air Balloon
· Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund / Historical
· Royal Air Force Museum
ABOUT SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AND JERVIS ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA
The Spirit of Adventure is the brainchild of Jervis Entertainment Media and renowned British writer, producer and director - Terry Jervis.
With an extensive background in modern media communications, Terry Jervis' expertise ranges from radio and print, multi-media and digital platforms to major live international broadcast TV events and the record industry.
Starting out in broadcast journalism, Terry is now a main provider of entertainment programming across music, comedy, children's and documentary television.
The Royal Air Force has sought his talents to help increase their international and public profile.
Jervis Entertainment Media is also currently developing a range of officially licensed merchandise, TV and film related entertainment for the RAF.
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN – INTERACTIVE MOVIE SYNOPSIS
UFOs are sighted over various countries. Those clearly seen have been documented and descriptions match; no other military power has been able to capture one and the public thinks it is aliens. Top Secret: RAF Typhoon engaged one and found it to be hybrid technology of Russian, American and European origin. The only tell tale sign is a symbol of a weighing scale, balanced by the Roman numeral II, with the letters The World Order (TWO).
To add to public conspiracy theory, resources on earth are becoming scarce. Water, oil, natural gas, fertile land… But there is nothing greater than profit and control! A group of billionaires, led by a villain called MALBURN, have a new vision. They believe they will balance the 1st and 3rd world. Their agenda is a new world order. They are the 2nd world (TWO) – invisible. They have stolen the US military's plans for Battle Island (it was too expensive for the world's only superpower); a series of 6 individual floating & submersible platforms, that when combined are the size of a small country! This makes it the ultimate aircraft carrier and ship to shore attack technology. It is a small country with massive firepower, capable of global reach and respecting no-ones borders. Only the villain makes himself known – his backers remain anonymous and they and their agents could be amongst any nation.
The United Kingdom is his greatest threat, as an as-yet unknown energy crystal (Bluefield) is at the heart of his quest. His scouting 'UFO's' (recon aircraft) have identified deposits. He must control the countries that have it before they even know it exists. Britain's role in the modern world is one of respect and power. What better country to use as a global example to get what TWO want and send the message out to the most formidable remaining military power. Against an enemy that only they have uniquely encountered, the Royal Air Force will now be the first line of defence in the Battle for Britain!
ROYAL AIR FORCE THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE EVENT
26/27 AUGUST 2006
Spirit of Adventure is an initiative to promote the image, reputation and profile of the Royal Air Force through a range of cross-media activities. These comprise merchandising, films, publications and a major public event which will be the flagship for a series of initiatives to keep Defence in the public eye.
1. Spirit of Adventure represents a departure from the conventional 'air-show' style event, providing the general public with an opportunity to better understand the working routine and lifestyle of the Service.
2. The approach will be to engage the public in a series of interactive, entertaining and stimulating activities, to provide a spectacular, story-led, entertainment experience for the general public and, in particular, young people.
3. Typhoon, Tornado, Merlin, Harrier, C130 and Spitfire will perform fly-pasts and role demonstrations. The Red Arrows will perform a flypast to close the event on the second day. There will be a number of ground static displays of RAF equipment and materiel.
4. An interactive movie with an overarching RAF (Spirit of Adventure) theme will be shown on giant screens. Live music, extreme sports demonstrations and activities provide complementary entertainment.
5. The key themes of adventure, lifestyle, sport and technology will be conveyed largely through direct engagement between RAF Servicemen and women and the public on the ground. The event is designed to appeal to a modern generation of young people and families and promote a positive 'can do' spirit.
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