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Title sponsor secured for first Scampton Air Show

Leading global security company Northrop Grumman has pledged its support as title sponsor of the first Scampton Airshow. The Scampton Airshow, held at the home of the RAF Red Arrows, will take place on September 9 and 10. The show offers a range of sponsorship and networking opportunities for businesses to connect with audiences across the two…

Leading global security company Northrop Grumman has pledged its support as title sponsor of the first Scampton Airshow.

The Scampton Airshow, held at the home of the RAF Red Arrows, will take place on September 9 and 10.

The show offers a range of sponsorship and networking opportunities for businesses to connect with audiences across the two day event.

Airshow Director Paul Sall said: “To be supported by one of the leading defence and security suppliers in Europe is a huge vote of confidence in our new airshow.

“Its backing not only underlines the value of the airshow but it also reinforces the airshow’s potential for delivering a first class regional event that will benefit visitors and businesses alike.

“We are very excited to be working with Northrop Grumman at the Scampton Airshow and to building a long and successful relationship.”

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide.

Working closely with the Royal Air Force (RAF), Northrop Grumman has a long-established presence in the UK with a range of programmes, including provision of whole life support for the fleet of E-3D Sentry aircraft based at RAF Waddington.

The company performs engineering and logistics support, and sustainment and modernisation for the fleet including depth maintenance to maintain relevant mission capabilities.

The Scampton Airshow is expected to attract in excess of 40,000 spectators in its first year alone.

Staged in aid of the RAF Charitable Trust, spectators will be ale to witness a five-hour flying display and entertainment on the ground, from a nostalgic Vintage Village through to interactive Techno Zone.

Tickets are now on sale for next year and are priced at £39 with all under 16s able to enjoy the airshow free when accompanied by an adult ticket-holder.

To find out more about bespoke sponsorship opportunities at the Scampton Airshow, businesses can visit the website here, or call Head of Corporate Relations David Winstone on 01285 713380 x5634