PREPARE for the invasion of plane enthusiasts this weekend as the third, annual Cleethorpes Airshow gets under way ...
It's free, it's loud, it's lively and it's spectacular – the Cleethorpes Airshow is now one of the most popular events on the regional calendar with an estimated 200,000 people visiting last year's show.
The family-orientated event brings a whole host of aviation favourites to Cleethorpes, including The Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight, the Tucano, Typhoon, The Tiger Club Turbulent Display Team and many more!
Along the promenade, the Airshow also brings a Trader Village to the resort with scores of interesting stalls, food and sweets, amusements and goodies.
Of course, one of the highlights of the weekend, for many, is the presence of the mighty RAF Red Arrows.
A breathtaking sight over the River Humber, particularly on a sunny day, many a cup of tea will have been spilt as the world-famous display roars over the rooftops before reaching our shores.
Started in 1964, the Red Arrows began life as a seven-aircraft display team. By 1968, the team had been increased to nine planes, thus giving them the opportunity to create the Red Arrows trademark formation the Diamond Nine.
The Red Arrows will always have a place in the hearts of Lincolnshire people, not only because they are phenomenal to watch, but because they continue to be based at RAF Scampton, near Lincoln.
Another noisy favourite – although a little loud for some – is the Typhoon T1 Eurofighter. Flown by the 29 (Reserve) Squadron, from Coningsby, the superplane continues to be used, when necessary, in combat situations around the world.
View a site plan showing where you can see all the action at the Cleethorpes Airshow
This very fast plane, which causes an exciting rumble as it zooms across the seafront, is responsible for protecting the British shores on each and every day of the year. The Cleethorpes Airshow continues to be a free event for everyone to enjoy. For the first time, this year, organisers have created the Friends Of Cleethorpes Airshow which allows local residents to pledge their support to the event for only £15 per year. Priority parking and regular updates are just a couple of the benefits of supporting the show. 2014 Cleethorpes Airshow display scheduleSaturday, July 26 11am: Red Devils Parachute Display Team 11.30am: Wildcat Aerobatics 11.50am: Gyrocopter 1.15pm: Spitfire and Hurricane 1.25pm: Dakota 1.45pm: Aerostars YAK-50 Display Team 2pm: Muscle 2.15pm: Turbulent Display Team 2.45pm: Spitfire and Bouchon 3pm: Stampe 3.20pm: Pitts 3.45pm: Red DevilsSunday, July 27 10.30am: Red Devils Parachute Display Team 11am: Pitts 11.15am: Spitfire and Bouchon 11.30am: Muscle and Pitts Aerobatics 11.45am: Turbulent Display Team 1pm: Typhoon 1.20pm: Tucano 1.40pm: Aerostars YAK-50 Display Team 2.10pm: Red 10 2.15pm: Red Devils Parachute Display 2.45pm: Stampe 3pm: Gyrocopter 3.25pm: Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) 4pm: RAF Red Arrows Please note, events of this type are subject to favourable weather conditions and alterations for safety.Parking The Cleethorpes Airshow has a designated car park that will be operating on Taylors Avenue in Cleethorpes – leading from Tesco at Hewitts Circus down to the seafront itself. Parking is free with the purchase of a souvenir programme (£5). This is applicable on each day and brochures have to be purchased at the entrance.
View a site plan showing where you can see all the action at the Cleethorpes Airshow
This very fast plane, which causes an exciting rumble as it zooms across the seafront, is responsible for protecting the British shores on each and every day of the year. The Cleethorpes Airshow continues to be a free event for everyone to enjoy. For the first time, this year, organisers have created the Friends Of Cleethorpes Airshow which allows local residents to pledge their support to the event for only £15 per year. Priority parking and regular updates are just a couple of the benefits of supporting the show. 2014 Cleethorpes Airshow display scheduleSaturday, July 26 11am: Red Devils Parachute Display Team 11.30am: Wildcat Aerobatics 11.50am: Gyrocopter 1.15pm: Spitfire and Hurricane 1.25pm: Dakota 1.45pm: Aerostars YAK-50 Display Team 2pm: Muscle 2.15pm: Turbulent Display Team 2.45pm: Spitfire and Bouchon 3pm: Stampe 3.20pm: Pitts 3.45pm: Red DevilsSunday, July 27 10.30am: Red Devils Parachute Display Team 11am: Pitts 11.15am: Spitfire and Bouchon 11.30am: Muscle and Pitts Aerobatics 11.45am: Turbulent Display Team 1pm: Typhoon 1.20pm: Tucano 1.40pm: Aerostars YAK-50 Display Team 2.10pm: Red 10 2.15pm: Red Devils Parachute Display 2.45pm: Stampe 3pm: Gyrocopter 3.25pm: Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) 4pm: RAF Red Arrows Please note, events of this type are subject to favourable weather conditions and alterations for safety.Parking The Cleethorpes Airshow has a designated car park that will be operating on Taylors Avenue in Cleethorpes – leading from Tesco at Hewitts Circus down to the seafront itself. Parking is free with the purchase of a souvenir programme (£5). This is applicable on each day and brochures have to be purchased at the entrance.