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RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:50 am
by Bobbster
Date announced for Culdrose Air Day 2015

Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose is pleased to announce the date for ‘Air Day’ 2015 - Thursday 30th July.

The annual event, which has become a firm favourite on the Cornish Event Calendar, enables the general public to experience the sights and sounds ‘onboard’ one of Royal Navy’s helicopter bases, whilst seeing breathtaking flying displays in the skies. It’s the only day of the year when the public can ‘experience the world of Culdrose’ and see what happens behind the security gates.

The Commanding Officer of Culdrose, Captain Mark Garratt said: “Air Day 2014 was a fantastic event, with a record numbers of visitors attending from across Cornwall and beyond. Now that we have set the date for 2015, my team will start to book aircraft for the Air Display and military acts for the arena. We will work hard to make it another day to remember and hope to have some very special visitors in the air and on the ground.”

Captain Mark added: ”Our Air Day is quite different from the other Air Shows across the United Kingdom. As one of the few events held within a military establishment, it is often the only opportunity for non-military personnel to come into our world and find out about life in the Armed Forces. It is a day when we invite the general public to meet those serving on frontline Squadrons, learn about our outstanding training facilities, get close to our helicopters and learn about the Operations that we are involved in across the World.”

A list of aircraft participating in the event will be announced next year, however Captain Mark confirmed that: “The Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm will be attending in force to demonstrate the versatility and adaptability of maritime helicopters including the Lynx, the new Merlin and the Sea King. The nimble Hawks of 736 Naval Air Squadron will show off their agility and speed and it will be the last Air Day that the Search and Rescue Sea Kings of 771 Naval Air Squadron will perform. We are also hoping to

welcome fast jets, aerobatic display teams, historic jets and veteran aircraft, in particular the Royal Navy Historic Flight.”

Tickets for the event will be on sale in the New Year. More information about the event and a list of display aircraft will be available soon at http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-la ... -day-2015#

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:55 pm
by MRTT
Rockwell OV-10B Bronco- Bronco Demo Team- Flying
Shorts SC7 Skyvan- Invicta Aviation- Static

Nice first additions, confirmed on Bronco Demo Team website.

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:47 pm
by airtyphoon

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:16 pm
by Bobbster
Update for RNAS Culdrose Air Day:

Swiss Air Force F18 , Canberra, Hunter, Sea Vixen, Blades, Breitling Wing Walkers, Black Cats,Seafire, Kittyhawk, Swordfish, Skyvan and Bronco Demo Team.

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:05 pm
by EGDR
Frecce Tricolori listing Culdrose on their website :Wow:

http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/PAN/Pa ... _2015.aspx

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:08 pm
by Zymurgy661
This years Culdrose show really is shaping up to be a cracker! Grabbing (what appears to be) Frecce's only UK appearance really is a shocker for me. I'm also fully expecting to see a tribute to 771NAS in some form or another as well as one of the major 'set pieces'. Lots to look forward to.

Looking forward to heading down for it again, hoping the weather holds out like last year!

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:17 pm
by Bobbster
In addition to the Canberra and Hawker Hunter of Mid Air Squadron, Andy Gillett of Classic Jets will be attending with his Hawker Hunter PR11 WT723

Image_BSP4355 by Bobbster007, on Flickr

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:44 pm
by Seamus
Very nice, presumably in the static display?

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:05 pm
by Mo
Just had this from Culdrose, great news now confirmed for the Air Day
Cheers!


National Italian Jet Team To Fly At Culdrose Air Day – Their Only UK Display


Italy’s version of the Red Arrows, the ‘Frecce Tricolori’, have announced that they will display at the 2015 RNAS Culdrose Air Day – currently the only UK Air Show on their schedule.

The fast flying team, made up of ten ‘Aermacchi MB-339’ jets, will be one of the headline acts at the Cornish Air Station’s annual Air Day on Thursday 30th July. They will join a range of other exciting flying acts including a Swiss Air Force F18, the Breitling Wing Walkers, the Royal Navy Black Cats and the Blades. With fast jets and aerobatic display teams, historic aircraft and military helicopters taking part, the flying display for 2015 is sure to thrill visitors, as Lieutenant Commander Nick Lee (Display Organiser) explains:

“The team at Culdrose will be delighted to welcome the Italian Air Force aerobatic display team to Cornwall this summer. We are really excited to welcome them back to Culdrose again to thrill the crowds and are honoured to be their only UK Air show on their display list this year. The Frecce Tricolori are a very tight display team, the Italian Air Force’s version of the Red Arrows, so they are sure to impress the crowds and will be very noisy!”

“The Italians add to what is already looking to be a very exciting day of flying at Culdrose. We have some fantastic displays lined up; from aerobatic display teams, to fast jets, historic war birds and military helicopters, there really is something for every aviation fan. We are also planning plenty to see and do on the ground too. We still have a few more special visitors that we hope to be able to announce soon.”

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:47 pm
by Bobbster
RNAS Culdrose AIr Day tickets are now on sale here: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-la ... ow-on-sale

Follow the link to the ticket zone and find RNAS Culdrose Air Day amongst the events

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:58 pm
by Bobbster

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 4:19 pm
by Bobbster
RNAS Culdrose Air Day website for 2015 now online :http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-la ... r-day-2015

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 7:28 am
by Bobbster
RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015 Preview Event to register your interest please email: NAVYCU-EXECPRPRA@mod.uk this is to gauge expected numbers etc (Price to be confirmed)

Image

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 3:08 pm
by Bobbster
Polish Mig 29 Flying Display confirmed

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:29 am
by Bobbster
This is the latest list of aircraft attending RNAS Culdrose Air Day as of July 1st 2015, (as usual subject to change)

Flying Program, updated 01/07/2015 (subject to change)
Italian Freece Tricolori
Swiss Air Force F18 Hornet
Polish MIG 29
Muscle Biplane
Breitling Wing Walkers - Stearman x 2
Wildcat Aerobatics - Pitts S2B x 2
RV8tors display team - RV8 x 2
Black Cats Helicopter display team
RAF Chinook Display Team
Lynx HMA8
Merlin HM2
Sea King HC4
Sea King HU5
Sea King ASaC7
Hawk T1
Royal Navy Historic Flight Swordfish
Sea Vixen
Canberra PR9
Hawker Hunter x2
Kittyhawk
Skyraider
Seafire
Bronco
Grumman Avenger
Gnat Display Team

Static Aircraft Park
Wildcat HMA2
Polish CASA 295
Lynx HMA8
Merlin HM2
Sea King HU5
Sea King ASaC7
Hawk T1
Avenger T1
Hawker Hunter (764 NAS colours)
Westland Gazelle x2
Hunting Percival Pembroke
Chipmunk
Bulldog

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:04 am
by roberto
Polish delegation 2x Mig29 and 1 C295 will arrive on Tuesday 28th in the afternoon, as they booked a fuelstop at Leeuwarden that day. Departure on Friday 31st.

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:14 am
by seven
I think its safe to asume the Canberra won't be there..

7

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:28 pm
by CadPlan
The wife wants to know if there is any hint of departure times for the MIG29's, I keep telling her a little closer to the day but.

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:46 am
by slogen51
According to Scramble the Polish MIGs are on the deck at Leeuwarden.
Serials 114 and 115

Due out of EHLW at 13:00Z

Re: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2015

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:01 am
by roberto
You can expect Polish Mig29's 114 & 115 1ELT PLF201 and C295 025 13ELTR PLF280
All 3 on the deck now at Leeuwarden, Mig29's expect to depart around 15.00 local and to arrive around the same time at Culdrose, followed by the C295 an hour later.

We expect them Friday back at Leeuwarden at 11.00 local, so probably a 9.00 departure from Culdrose