The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows will headline the summer spectacle, taking place on Saturday 26 July at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune in East Lothian. Synonymous with precision flying, dramatic formations and loops and rolls, the Red Arrows will celebrate their 50th flying season at this summer’s Airshow.
Airshow goers will also be wowed by the RAF’s supersonic Typhoon, an incredibly powerful combat aircraft that can fly at twice the speed of sound, and the quick turbo-prop Tucano that is used to train fast-jet pilots for military flying.
Iconic heritage aircraft, the Spitfire, the Lancaster and the Hawker Hurricane, will take to the skies above the historic military airfield at East Fortune. Perhaps the most famous aircraft of all time, the Spitfire is considered to be the most successful fighter plane ever made, while airworthy Hurricanes are very rare, with only six surviving in the UK.
Steve McLean, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight, commented: “The Airshow is famed for its adrenalin-fuelled aerial displays and we are delighted to announce such thrilling aircraft will perform at this summer’s Airshow. Exhilarating entertainment in the sky, coupled with a packed programme of activities for spectators on the ground, makes this one of the best family days out in Scotland.”
Located at East Fortune, a military airfield dating back to the First World War, the National Museum of Flight’s hangars will be open for visitors to explore. Highlights include Scotland’s supersonic Concorde, Fortunes of War, which tells the stories of those that served at East Fortune, and Fantastic Flight, full of interactive exhibits and family fun. On the ground, there will be a range of family entertainment and activities, and food and drink.
Tickets go on sale on Monday 24 March and can be purchased online or by calling 0300 123 6789, and at the gate on the day. Discounts are available for advance booking. Further details can be found on the website.
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, East Lothian
Early bird tickets available until 11 July only
Adult £17, concession £15.50, child £8.50 (under 5s free), family (two adults, two children) £42.50
National Museums Scotland Members tickets available until 11 July only
Adult £14.25, concession £12.75, child £7.50 (under 5s free), family (two adults, two children) £35
Full price (from 11 July and on the day)
Adult £20, concession £18, child £10 (under 5s free), family (two adults, two children) £50
Parking £4, Programme £4.50
Event programme correct on date of issue. Programme subject to change.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
