Biggin Hill Airport Family Open Day - Press Release
Biggin Hill Airport Family Open Day
Saturday September 10
From 09.30 to 18.00
As a front line fighter base, Biggin Hill was at the forefront of the Battle of Britain and this year marks the 71st anniversary of that titanic struggle. This rich heritage with the din of battle still resonating among the Spitfire pens, is being recognised by an open day on September 10. The people and the machines that defended Blighty from the invaders are being remembered and celebrated by families from the area.
Attractions include:
Battle of Britain scramble and history re-enactment by 212 Squadron
Flying Gunners motorcycle display team
Tigers parachute display team
On the edge stunt show
Rockwood dog display team
See heritage planes on the ground and in flight
Plus a military vehicle display
Jive dancing exhibition
Swing band
1940s dance workshop
British Airways pipe band
Try your hand at
laser clay shooting
climbing wall
bouncy castle
Loads more fun for all the family
go to www.bigginhillairport.com for full details and to enter a competition to win free entry for your family
Save money by booking tickets in advance
phone our 24 hour call centre on 0871 220 0260
book online at www.seetickets.com/Event/BIGGIN-HILL-FAMILY-OPEN-DAY/
For discount order tickets before September 5
Adults £10, Under 16s £5, Family tickets £25
Biggin Hill in Kent is a very famous fighter station and on November 2nd, 1939, one of its resident Squadrons
claimed the first enemy aircraft of the war when it shot down a Dornier Do 17. Biggin Hill played a
major role in the Battle of Britain during World War Two.
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