Leuchars Air Show 2011

[Gary]

I know the base has a lot bigger and more important problems like its survival.

Has anyone heard if the show is going ahead? I know they've got couple of months longer to go than most air shows. But seems ominously quiet on the air show front.... Apart from both the below have listed Leuchars as display dates


RAF Hawk
Belgian F-16

[Unknown74]

As you say Gary I reckon with all that's going on I would guess they're (like the rest of us) trying to work out exactly is going to happen. It would be a travesty if the Base is closed and the Airshow lost forever.

[adamc8rd]

Now showing on facebook as confirmed date and preparations well underway

http://www.facebook.com/#!/rafleuchars" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gary]

Another addition to the display

RAF Tucano

confirmed on their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/RAF-Tucan ... 7972310116" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Drewn0810]

September cant come quick enough!!!

Ive already took a week off my work for arrivals, show and departures.!

Now lets hope theres a bit of sun!! Last year i got soaked walking there and had to spend all day drying out!!!! And yes i would do it again!!

[Gary]

Update on the Leuchars website http://www.airshow.co.uk/displays/flying" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


***All displays are subject to confirmation***

Military Flying

RAFAT - The Red Arrows, Hawk T1 - RAF Scampton

RAF Falcons - RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team - RAF Weston on the Green

RAF Typhoon - RAF Typhoon Display Team, 29(R) Squadron - RAF Coningsby

RAF Tucano T1 - RAF Tucano Display Team, 1 FTS, 207(R) Squadron - RAF Linton-on-Ouse

RAF King Air B200 - RAF King Air Display Team, 45(R) Squadron - RAFC Cranwell

RAF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane - Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight - RAF Coningsby

Royal Navy Sea Hawk & Sea Fury, Royal Navy Historic Flight - RNAS Yeovilton

Static Displays





Choices choices. Leuchars or Leeuwarden

[Gary]

F-86 listed as being at Leuchars
http://www.goldenappleoperations.org/calendar2011.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Although not confirmed

[Gary]

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight looks to be supporting Leuchars again this year
http://www.swafhf.se/Flyguppvisningar.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gary]

Dutch F-16 also heading back to Leuchars
http://www.f16demoteam.nl/pages/calendar/calendar22.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gary]

Patrouille de France say they will be a Leuchars according to their website
http://www.patrouilledefrance.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[GOOSE]

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight looks to be supporting Leuchars again this year
http://www.swafhf.se/Flyguppvisningar.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Was great to see the Tunnan last year!

[Flyingmonster]

I was rather impressed with the Tunnan also!

[prefontaine72]

I now see on the Patrouille de france website they will be at Leuchars this year, 9th and 10th september
all the best Dougie

[prefontaine72]

Ooops sorry Gary never saw that there, now hopefully for the Italians as well here's hoping
all the best Dougie

[Gary]

Update today 20/05/2011

Flying

Military Flying

RAF Hawk T1 - RAF Hawk Display Team, 4 FTS, 208(R) Squadron - RAF Valley
RAF Tutor T1 - RAF Tutor Display, 1 EFTS - RAF Cranwell
RAF Tornado GR4 - 15(R) Squadron - RAF Lossiemouth
RAF Dakota, Spitfire & Hurricane - Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight - RAF Coningsby
Royal Navy Sea King Mk 5 - HMS Gannet - RNAS Prestwick


Overseas Military Flying
Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet - Patrouille de France - Salon-de-Provence
BAF F-16A - 349 F Squadron - Beauvechain AB
De Havilland Vampire - RNoAF Historic Squadron

Civilian Flying
SE5.a
Breitling Wingwalkers - AeroSuperBatics
Pitts Special
Extra 300 LP - The Blades Aerobatic Team
Vans RV-8 - The RV8tors
Catalina - Plain Sailing Air Displays LTD

[Gary]

Finally some statics

Military Static
RAF King Air B200 - RAF King Air Display Team, 45(R) Squadron - RAF Cranwell

Overseas Military Static

KC-135 - 157th Air Refuelling Wing - New Hampshire Air National Guard
KC-10A - 78th Air Refuelling Squadron - USAFR

Very happy about the KC-10A, hopefully B-52 to follow

[prefontaine72]

Couldnt agree more Gary hopefully B-52 to follow

all the best Dougie

[prefontaine72]

I thought the Dutch F-16, the Swedish Historic flight and Team viper were involved this year,dont seem to be
on the Airshow website list,or have they just forgotten
all the best Dougie

[tomcat79uk]

Looking like Leuchars are going to have a quality show this year.Looks better than some UK shows that are coming up in the next 6 weeks or so.

[Flyingmonster]

Tickets available from today

RAF Leuchars Airshow Ticket Launch 2011.
“Defending the Skies: Past, Present and Future”

Today (2 June 2011) RAF Leuchars launches the tickets for its Annual Airshow which takes place on Saturday 10 September 2011.

The Airshow provides an opportunity for RAF Leuchars to celebrate the RAF at its best, showcasing its wide-range of roles and capabilities and highlighting its rich heritage and that of military aviation in North East Fife. Through the show, RAF Leuchars is able to welcome its neighbours throughout Scotland (and beyond) on to the base and to thank them for their support throughout the year.

The RAF Leuchars Airshow is Scotland’s second largest non-sporting outdoor event offering the public a spectacular flying display which this year includes the Patrouille de France and the Red Arrows, complemented by an array of ground attractions including the Exhibition Hangar, a Craft Fair, Funfair, Simulators, Trade Village and an arena featuring a range of exciting acts.

The Airshow Director, Wing Commander Patrick O’Donnell reflected:

“It is a privilege for RAF Leuchars to host the only remaining Battle of Britain Airshow, opening the doors of the base to the public for the 63rd time in 65 years. To that end, the Airshow’s theme, ‘Defending the Skies: Past, Present and Future’ will be celebrated in a number of ways: The ‘Past’ reflects on 100 years of Military Aviation in North East Fife from the humble beginning of ballooning in 1911 to the ‘Present’, the modern day Typhoon whose roles include Quick Reaction Alert, Counter Terrorism and Air Policing and looking to the ‘Future’ as Typhoon provides control of the air and support to UK Foreign Policy wherever British Interests may lie.”

Advance Saver tickets & Parking on the Base (only available if booked in advance) available at www.airshow.co.uk.

With thanks to the Leuchars FB page