RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset is home to the Fleet Air Arm's Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
that deploy aboard the Royal Navy's three aircraft carriers.
There is also a Fleet Air Arm Museum with a collection of about 60 different historic aircraft and the RN
Historic flight are based here which include the following aircraft:
Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the Royal Navy’s premier air show. The Air Day, one of the Southwest’s largest one day events, will return this summer with an action-packed day out for all the family. Alongside the thrilling 5 hour flying display there’s plenty to see and do on the ground – so whether you’re a wide-eyed first timer or a seasoned air show veteran, the experience will be incredible.
With the event regularly attracting over 30,000 visitors, significant UK and foreign military participation and support from the world’s leading aerospace companies, Air Day continues to build on its success. The show won Silver in the ‘Event of the Year’ category at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2011-12.
Planning is well under way and invitations to foreign countries to participate with their aircraft have all been sent out. The spectacular 5 hour flying display will feature fast jets, historic warbirds, helicopters, formation display teams, aerobatics and will culminate with the world renowned Commando Assault Finale featuring troops, aircraft and pyrotechnics galore! All the latest news and full event information will be available at www.royalnavy.mod.uk/yeovilton-airday as planning progresses.
Throughout the day there will be plenty of entertainment on the ground for all the family including side shows, funfair, vintage, classic and military vehicles, service demonstrations, military bands, picnic areas, helicopter pleasure flights, simulator rides, trade stands and much, much more.
The flying display will include UK/Foreign military and civilian display teams as well as the resident squadrons performing spectacular role demonstrations such as the famous Commando Assault Finale. The ground displays will showcase modern Royal Navy assets and equipment, and the qualities skills and professionalism of Royal Navy personnel working as a team to provide Front Line support to protect our Nation’s interests.
Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary
The Royal Navy played a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic to secure the nation’s seaborne lifelines and defeating the German U-boats during World War II. That battle, described by Winston Churchill as “the dominating factor all through the war”, reached its climax in the spring of 1943 when Allied forces sank 43 German submarines wiping out a quarter of the enemy’s front-line strength. The Royal Navy Historic Flight’s Swordfish LS326, a veteran of the Atlantic struggle and currently painted in her Battle of the Atlantic livery, will take part in the flying display along with other aircraft to commemorate this anniversary.
Provisional Participating aircraft at Yeovilton Air Day 2013:
Yeovilton Air Day - 13 July 2013
Provisional Participating aircraft:
F=flying, S=static
Royal Navy
Black Cats Solo – Lynx Mk8 (F)
RNHF Swordfish LS326 (F)
RNHF Swordfish W5856 (F)
RNHF Sea Fury FB11 (F)
RNHF Sea Fury T20 (S)
Sea King Mk4 (Commando Assault Demo) (F)
Sea King Mk4 (S)
Lynx Mk9A (Commando Assault Demo) (F)
Lynx Mk9A (S)
Lynx Mk8 (Maritime Role Demo) x2(F)
Lynx Mk8 (S)
Merlin Mk1 (F)
King Air (S)
Sea Harrier FA2 x2 (S)
Sea Harrier T8 (S)
Wessex 5 (S)
Wildcat HM2 (F)
Hawk T1 (Commando Assault) x2 (F)
Sea King ASaC7 (S)
Merlin Mk2 (S)
Tutor T1 (S)
Royal Air Force
Red Arrows (F)
RAF Typhoon FGR4 (F)
RAF Tucano T1 (F)
RAF Chinook (F)
RAF Merlin HC3 (Commando Assault Demo) (F) TBC
BBMF Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire(F)
VC-10 K3 (S)
British Army
Wildcat AH1 (Commando Assault Demo) (F)
Wildcat AH1 (S)
Lynx Mk9 (F)
Apache AH1 (Commando Assault Demo) (F)
Foreign Military
Royal Jordanian Falcons Display Team – Extra 300L (F)
Swiss Air Force – F/A-18C Hornet (F)
German Navy Sea Lynx Mk88 (S)
German Navy Do-228 (S)
Czech Gripen (F)
Czech Mi-24 Hind (F)
Czech CASA CN-295 (S)
Belgian F-16 (F)
Belgian Agusta A109A (F)
Belgian C-130 Hercules (S)
Dutch PC-7 (S)
Classic Jets & Cold War Era Types
Vulcan B2 - Vulcan to the Sky (F)
Whirlwind HAR10 - Private (S)
Civilian
RV8tors Display Team – Vans RV8 x2 (F)
W1-11 Boredom Fighter (S)
The Aerostars display team (F)
The Blades aerobatic display team (F) - TBC
Local hotels for the RNAS Yeovilton Airshow.
2013 Tickets
Adult (16-59) - *£20 (in advance), £25 (on the day)
Senior (60+) - *£18 (in advance), £25 (on the day)
Child (5-15) - *£5 (in advance), £10 (on the day)
* Booking fee may apply (see official Yeovilton Air Day website)
Earlybird tickets are available until 31st January (see the official website).
For booking and to confirm prices, please visit the official website.
Programme of Events
To be announced.
Press Releases and News for RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset is home to the Fleet Air Arm's Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
that deploy aboard the Royal Navy's three aircraft carriers.
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