Airshows and events
« March 2010 »
UK: Douglas Bader Centenary Celebration
Mon Feb 8 - Sat Mar 13
An exhibition commemorating 100 years since Bader's birth, with rarely-seen artefacts on show. RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL; tel 020 8205 2266, website http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
UK: Talk by Col on his experiences flying the Lockheed SR-71 BlackbirdRichard Graham USAF (Retd)
Wed Mar 3
Proceeds will go towards the Vulcan Restoration Trust's Southend-based Vulcan XL426. Whitmore suite, Orsett Hall Hotel, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3HS. Tickets online via http://www.tickets.avrovulcan.com or by post from VRT Enterprises Ltd, Treetops, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 7QW; make cheques payable to VRT Enterprises Ltd
UK: Hunter One
Wed Mar 3
A Christchurch Aviation Society presentation by aviation historian Mike Phipp. Druitt Hall, off the High Street, Christchurch, Dorset. Further information from Steve Robson, tel 01202 300763, http://www.christchurchavsoc.co.uk
USA: Douglas AD Skyraider — The End of an Era
Sat Mar 6
A Planes of Fame Flying Day event featuring the Douglas AD-4 Skyraider. Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CA, USA; tel 001 909 597 3722, http://www.planesoffame.org
UK: Vintage Sunday
Sun Mar 7
Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, Wilts; tel 01722 322 525, http://www.oldsarumairfield.co.uk
UK: The “Bud” Evans Commemorative Fly-in
Sun Mar 7
Featuring Evans VP-1 and other homebuilt aircraft. The Aerodrome, Breighton, N. Yorks YO8 6DS; tel 01757 289065, http://www.realaero.com. Refer to website for details of admission charges for members of the general public
SPAIN: Flying Day
Sun Mar 7
Fundación Infante de Orleans, Madrid-Cuatro Vientos airport, Madrid, Spain; website http://www.fio.es
UK: From Boxkite to A380
Tue Mar 9
A Royal Aeronautical Society Gloucester and Cheltenham Branch lecture by Neill Scott. Messier-Dowty, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester GL2 9QH; Scott Phillips, tel 01252 701 037, http://www.raes.org.uk
UK: The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Wed Mar 10
A London Society of Air-Britain presentation by the AAIB's Chief Inspector, David King. Victory Services Club, 63–79 Seymour St, London W2 2HF, 1930hr; telephone enquiries to Charles Oman, 01444 811317 (1000–1800hr only), website http://www.air-britain.com or e-mail james.dale@tesco.net
UK: The Merlin in Afghanistan
Wed Mar 10
A Society of Friends of the RAF Museum evening seminar conducted by Sqn Ldr Simon Reade, who will discuss the role of the Merlin helicopter in Afghanistan. Short Brothers Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL; tel 020 8358 4876, http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london. Event starts at 1900hr
UK: The Trident — From Then to Now
Thu Mar 11
A Royal Aeronautical Society Heathrow Branch lecture by Neil Lomax. Community Learning Centre, BA Waterside, Middx; Scott Phillips, tel 01252 701 037, http://www.raes.org.uk
USA: Tico Warbird Airshow
Fri Mar 12 - Sun Mar 14
Titusville, Florida, USA; tel 001 321 268 1941, website http://www.vacwarbirds.org
SOUTH AFRICA: Bultfontein Airshow
Sat Mar 13
Bultfontein, South Africa; website http://www.saairforce.co.za/news-and-events
UK: Model Kit Exhibition Day
Sun Mar 14
Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Beds; tel 01767 627927, http://www.shuttleworth.org
UK: Open Cockpit Day
Sun Mar 14
The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8PP; tel 01934 635227, website http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk
UK: Michael Beetham Conservation Centre Open Days
Mon Mar 15 - Sat Mar 20
Daily viewings, 1015–1300hr. RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP; tel 01902 376200, http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk
UK: Fast Jet Testing at Boscombe Down 1958 to 1975
Wed Mar 17
An RAeS Medway Branch lecture by Air Vice-Marshal Alan Merriman. Staff Restaurant, BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent; Scott Phillips, tel 01252 701 037, http://www.raes.org.uk
UK: The Chadwick Lecture: Building a Replica A.V. Roe Aircraft
Wed Mar 17
An RAeS Manchester Branch lecture by Bill James and Mike Taylor. University House, University of Salford; Scott Phillips, tel 01252 701 037, http://www.raes.org.uk; venue to be confirmed
UK: Homebuilt & other LAA types Fly-in
Sat Mar 20 - Sun Mar 21
Old Buckenham airfield, Old Buckenham, Norfolk NR17 1PU; tel 01953 860806, website http://www.oldbuck.com
USA: Aerospace & Arizona Days Airshow
Sat Mar 20 - Sun Mar 21
Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ, USA; website http://www.dm.af.mil/library/aerospace&azdays
USA: Thunder in the Valley Air Show
Sat Mar 20 - Sun Mar 21
Columbus, Georgia, USA; http://www.
thunderinthevalleyairshow.com
UK: Model Plane & Boat Show
Sun Mar 21
Springfields Exhibition Centre, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6ET; Colin Boor, tel 07710 321471
UK: Spring Fly-in
Sun Mar 21
The Squadron, North Weald airfield, Near Epping, Essex CM16 6HR; tel 01992 524510, website http://www.nwflying.co.uk
UK: Society of Friends Archive Film Evening
Wed Mar 24
Short Brothers Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL, 1900hr; tel 020 8358 4876, http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk
UK: Chipfest Seminar
Sat Mar 27
Lecture Theatre, Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd, The Airport, Cambridge CB5 8RX; Tickets @ £20 available from Rod Brown, 123 Kenilworth Drive, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3LZ or by e-mail chipmunkflyer@aol.com. PRE-PAID TICKET-ONLY EVENT
USA: Riverside Open House & Airshow
Sat Mar 27
Riverside, CA, USA; tel 001 951 351 6113, http://www.riversideairshow.com
UK: Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC) Spring Rally
Sun Mar 28
Turweston Aerodrome, Biddlesden Road, Westbury, Brackley, Northants NN13 5YD; http://www.vintageair craftclub.org.uk. Please note this event is strictly PPR
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