May 22, 2017 9.21 am This story is over 82 months old

Video showreel: What to expect at the 2017 Scampton Airshow

The organisers of the highly-anticipated Scampton Airshow have released an exciting video showreel giving a taste of the thrilling acts on display. The show, which takes place at RAF Scampton, home of the Red Arrows, on the weekend of September 9 and 10, 2017, will feature up to 100 aircraft both on and off the…
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The organisers of the highly-anticipated Scampton Airshow have released an exciting video showreel giving a taste of the thrilling acts on display.

The show, which takes place at RAF Scampton, home of the Red Arrows, on the weekend of September 9 and 10, 2017, will feature up to 100 aircraft both on and off the ground.

A unique mix of military jets, historic warbirds, civilian display acts and even the RAF Falcons, the UK’s premier military parachute team, will all join the Reds at their home base.

Watch the trailer video:

Visitors will be immersed in a feast of aviation, meeting crews from around the world, getting up close to aircraft in the static park, as well as experiencing the amazing 5 hour flying display!

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The Scampton Airshow will give visitors the rare opportunity to visit this historic RAF station and experience its’ 100 years of aviation. From WW1 and WW2 and the famous 617 ‘Dambusters’ Squadron, through to the Cold War when Scampton was a key station for the Vulcan.

people can get close to this rich aviation history by visiting the exhibits and displays in the Heritage Hangar, with a limited number of pre-booked tours for the Heritage Museum.

A Vintage Village will also transport guests back to the 1940s with music, entertainment, re-enactors, old military vehicles and memorabilia; all from a bygone age.

Europe’s largest private collection of fire engines will also be on display.

Fast forward to the future in the Techno Zone, sponsored by Rolls-Royce, where a vast range of free fun STEM (science, engineering, technology and maths) activities will inspire young minds.

Tickets are available on the website here.