09/08/2026
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D a y t w o - Sunday 9 August - 2026
▪️RAF TYPHOON - Bring on the noise! The Typhoon FGR4 is a world‑class multi‑role combat aircraft capable of operating across the full spectrum of air missions. Piloted by Sqn Ldr Nathan Shawyer, the Typhoon Display Team celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025.
Top speed: 1400mph • Engines: Twin Rolls‑Royce • Thrust: 40,000lbs - Ear plugs at the ready.
▪️RAF BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT - Honouring all RAF personnel from 1914 to the present day & into the future… inspiring future pilots & aircrew
• SPITFIRE - Icon of the Battle of Britain.
• HURRICANE - Only 12 airworthy examples remain; BBMF operates two.
• DAKOTA - Legendary WWII transport aircraft, famed for reliability and rugged design.
▪️MiG‑17 - A Cold War icon - very rare in European skies @ a Blackpool first! Distinctive, powerful, unforgettable.
▪️US FIGHTERS - the P‑47 Thunderbolt & P‑51 Mustang are joined by the iconic Spitfire for a stunning formation tribute to Allied air power.
▪️XTREMEAIR - High‑energy aerobatics: tumbles, rolls, loops and gravity‑defying manoeuvres.
▪️TEAM RAVEN - Six pilots flying Vans RV‑8 aircraft with precision, power and formation mastery.
▪️THE WINGWALKERS - Daring acrobatics atop Boeing Stearman biplanes - loops, rolls, stall turns and inverted flight at 150mph and 4G.
▪️HARVARD - A beautifully restored WWII trainer delivering vintage aviation nostalgia.
▪️BAE SYSTEMS HAWK - Fast‑jet trainer showcasing agility, elegance and high‑energy aerobatics.
▪️CALIDUS AUTOGYRO - A unique aircraft blending helicopter and aeroplane characteristics - displayed worldwide from Farnborough to Dubai.
▪️YAK TRIO - Two Yak‑52s (+7/‑5G aerobatic trainers) and the distinctive Yak‑18T, led by Phil Hardisty.
▪️MUSCLE PITTS - A highly modified stunt plane delivering loops, rolls, tumbles and the signature Knife Edge pass.
❗️it’s estimated that more than 350,000 visitors will descend on Blackpool over the two-day event this weekend to enjoy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines… here’s some essential vrowd & travel Info
🟥 Public transport bosses urge people to arrive as early as possible to avoid major traffic gridlock.
🟥 Parking will be at a premium - park out of Blackpool & travel in by tram or train
🟥 Don’t get a fine or towed - don’t park illegally - park safely in designated bays and car parks or on streets without restrictions. Make a note of where you have parked!
🟥 Carry bottled water, high factor sun cream, sun hat or cap - 💳 keep your cards, cash, mobile and any medication safe
🟥 Agree a meeting point in case you get separated
🟥 feeling unwell don’t hesitate to drop by the many first aid posts ⛑️
🟥 Key Ground Attractions: The "Air Show Village" will host stalls, simulators, and food concessions directly on the Tower Festival Headland.
🟥 Safety plea to the 350,000-strong crowd, airport authorities are strongly requesting that spectators (especially those on the sand dunes) do not feed the gulls and take all rubbish home. ⚠️ Bird Strike - gathering birds present a very severe safety hazard to the low-flying display aircraft.
🟥 FOD - Foreign Objects Damage, a critical safety term used in aviation to describe loose items or material & rubbish that can cause severe mechanical failure or personal injury. Dispose of waste properly 🚯 bin it or take it home
🟥 Don’t leave luggage etc unattended (treat Blackpool seafront as an air terminal!) see something that feels wrong report it to the police or security or ☎️ 999 it!
Remember to visit Blackpool Gay Village
K e e p s a f e & e n j o y B l a c k p o o L A i r S h o w WE♥️BPL
