Abingdon Air & Country Show - 21 Sept 2024:
Abingdon Air & Country Show schedule:
• 10.45 - 11.00 RAF Boeing C17 Globemaster Landing
• 11.20 - 11.45 Parade of Jensen & Ford Mustang Cars
• 12.05 - 12.45 Radio Controlled Models part 1
• 1.00 Westland Scout helicopter - HAAF
• 1.15 North American Harvard
• 1.30 DH Vampire
• 1.45 Hawker Hurricane Mk1 (R4118)
• 2.05 - 2.45 Radio Controlled Models part 2
• 3.00 Fairey Swordfish - W5856
• 3.15 Jubilee Pitts
• 3.30 Supermarine Spitfire XIVe (Ultimate Warbirds)
• 3.45 Yakolev Yak-52
• 4.00 The Gazelle Squadron x4
• 4.30 - 5.30 RAF Boeing C17 Globemaster Depart
Static Aircraft:
• Scout & Skeeter helicopters
• Schleicher Ka 6 glider
• Elliott EoN Olympia glider
• Schempp Hirth Ventus glider
• Hawker Hurricane replica
• RAF Boeing C17 Globemaster
Arena Demonstration:
Husky Dogs on/off during the day, a parade of classic vehicles late morning up part of the runway and past the crowdline. Live Music: Lissie Allsop (1940s) & Radio Days Big Band (1940s / 1950s), Caroline on Saxophone, Travelin Light with Double Take (Folk),
Classic vehicles area and ex Military vehicles,
Crafts Marquee selling various gifts,
Small group of World War Two Re-enactors,
Typhoon Flight Simulator,
Dutch Supermarine Spitfire flight simulator with VR Goggles,
Wickhams Railway trolley,
Buccaneer & Jaguar jet cockpits,
Vale Islanders folk dancing,
Amusements featuring Bouncy Castles, Zorb Balls, Karts, mini Childrens rides and Funhouse,
50+ Trade & Charity stalls,
Bar & Hot / Cold food & drink,
And more!
The Abingdon Air & Country Show was initially being held on Saturday 18th May 2024 but has been postponed to 21st September 2024. Details below:
From the official Abingdon Facebook Page (10.5.24):
IMPORTANT: SHOW POSTPONEMENT
Due to exceptional circumstances well beyond our control sadly our 2024 event being held on Saturday 18th May is postponed.
The reason being there is ongoing Ministry of Defence 'correspondance' that cannot be resolved in the timescale to the Air & Country Show which was due to take place in just over a week.
However positive steps from the Ministry of Defence are being taken to resolve it in good time to allow us to re-stage an event much later in the year.
We are sorry for the news but the committee and core volunteers are looking forward to seeing you soon with the new date to be announced once known.
Thank you for your support.
All participants are being informed during today & ticket holders stand by for correspondance from the ticket provider.
UPDATE:
NEW 2024 DATE:
After various discussions, a high level meeting at the Barracks & some time to reflect, we are delighted to announce the new date is to be Saturday 21st September after the unfortunate postponement of the original May date which was outside of our control.
This is something between the Establishment & the MAA (Military Aviation Authority) thats ongoing and we are thankful to both parties in their continuing effort to sort things out over time.
However in the short term this means the show will adapt for its continued survival as a community show rather than we call it a day after 23 years of existence. So what does this mean?
The Ground attractions will continue and we hope to diversify it a little more for a broader range of things to enjoy / browse through.
On the Aviation side, in line with current restrictions we hope to have operational commitments permitting a small military static aircraft area for local engagement aswell as a small number of privately owned helicopters, however no fixed wing privately owned aircraft will land (as they had done in previous years).
There will be Flying Displays during the afternoon but most will operate from / to their home bases and there will be the popular Radio Controlled Model flying segment too.
Its pleasing that most traders, exhibitors that were booked for the original May event have 'rolled over' to the new date as have all the infrastructure companies and sponsors so we owe them a huge thank you aswell as all the volunteers signed up to help us.
More details to follow very soon and a new look website to follow soon but thank you to all our supporters with tickets available soon too from the website (Adults £20, Seniors over 65 £10, Child 5-15 £7).
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