Author Topic: Air Waves Portrush 2018 - 1st - 2nd September (Read 71558 times)

TCX49 · « **on:** October 24, 2017, 02:59:26 AM »

Confirmed Displays:

Both Days:
- BBMF (Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane)
- RAF Tutor
- RAF Typhoon
- Auto Gyro
- Global Stars
- Navy Wings Sea Fury T20
- Wildcats Aerobatics
- Swiss Classic Flight (Beech 18 & DC3)
- Huey & Loach
- Catalina
- Ulster Gliding Club Glider

Saturday Only:
- Irish Coastguard S-92
- MiG-15

Sunday Only:
- RAF Red Arrows
- RAF Falcons

Air Waves Portrush Flying Displays: http://www.airwavesportrush.co.uk/aircraft-2/
Air Waves Portrush Ground Attractions: http://www.airwavesportrush.co.uk/on-the-ground/

jasT1981 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2017, 07:57:23 PM »

I was flicking through the RIAT programme last night and it mentioned how Portrush was one of the RAF 100th Major events.

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Other major public events throughout the centenary year include the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Cosford, Farnborough Scampton Swansea and Portrush Airshows. Overseas's air-forces are likely to participate in major events - A reflection of the RAFs enduring partnerships which the service has forged around the world.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2017, 07:06:43 PM »

Interesting from the RAF, though I assume Portrush date is wrong? https://www.raf.mod.uk/raf100/about/

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NORTHERN IRELAND AIRSHOW

Portrush - 4/5 August

NATIONAL AIRCRAFT TOUR

Newcastle, N Ireland - 4/5 August

TCX49 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2017, 07:14:24 PM »

Interesting! I'm guessing this means flypast formations from the RAF at Newcastle and Portrush?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2017, 03:54:18 PM »

The 'National Tour' may actually be 4 aircraft from the RAF museums taking to the road and being on static for the various shows. According to a post on Fighter Control yesterday.

NISPOT · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2017, 03:58:26 PM »

Quote from: jasT1981 on October 27, 2017, 03:54:18 PM

The 'National Tour' may actually be 4 aircraft from the RAF museums taking to the road and being on static for the various shows. According to a post on Fighter Control yesterday.

It's gonna be tricky getting them on static display at Newcastle & Portrush unless they are all helos!

marko16 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2017, 08:24:55 PM »

Tornado, typhoon, herc and hawk sounds like it to me?

marko16 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2017, 08:25:33 PM »

Maybe a tanker

jasT1981 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2017, 06:43:03 PM »

Plastic versions of the Chinook, F35, Typhoon and Red Arrows Hawk it is

marko16 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2017, 11:35:23 PM »

jasT1981 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2017, 06:22:16 PM »

The Portrush dates are 1st/2nd September 2018 according to Flightline

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2017/10/airshow-news-raf100-events-in-2018/

TCX49 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2017, 06:50:42 PM »

Yea saw that yesterday updated the first post with the dates.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2017, 06:51:50 PM »

Looking forward to it already

the 100th Anniversary is a massive thing so it is great to see NI being represented.

vanandjuanunited · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2017, 10:50:02 AM »

Hoping for a special show this year with a bit more variation

jasT1981 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2017, 04:57:16 PM »

Officially confirmed as of a few minutes ago on Portrush FB

jasT1981 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2017, 04:53:38 PM »

Seems like there are more money issues for the Scottish International Airshow. It was reported a few weeks ago the council would not support the money needed. Today it has announced it will take a break after 2018 and return in 2020

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/future-ayrs-scottish-airshow-plunged-11719708

TCX49 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2017, 04:54:23 PM »

Wonder will this affect Portrush in what aircraft will come?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2018, 04:29:30 PM »

Swiss F18 confirmed for Scotland, I wonder if Portrush might get it too, or if the restrictions on the F16 from last year also apply on F18?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2018, 06:14:27 PM »

Catalina down for Portrush 2018. Also has a listing for a display at St Angelo, Enniskillen

http://catalina.cardinal-technologies.com/events.asp

TCX49 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2018, 09:46:23 PM »

Appears the BBMF (Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane) are confirmed for Portrush by this website:

http://www.air-shows.org.uk/2017/06/uk-airshow-calendar-2018/

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2018, 10:47:34 PM »

Quote from: TCX49 on February 15, 2018, 09:46:23 PM

Appears the BBMF (Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane) are confirmed for Portrush by this website:

http://www.air-shows.org.uk/2017/06/uk-airshow-calendar-2018/

Also it lists them for Newcastle Festival Of Flight 11th and 12th August.

So perhaps the show is two days after all? Info on the Newcastle show always seems to be rather tricky to find. $:-\$

jasT1981 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2018, 12:47:54 PM »

They still want Newcastle to be two days. Discussions with flight director are on going to see what can be delivered within budget.

One council member in his infinite wisdom asked if the show even needs a flight director if its only a one day show.

vanandjuanunited · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2018, 11:02:45 AM »

RAF Tutor Display Team Dates 2018 - http://www.air-shows.org.uk/2018/03/airshow-news-raf-tutor-display-team-dates-2018/ #airshows

duffer80 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2018, 10:01:55 AM »

RAF Typhoon self confirmed for both days as they release their display dates today

duffer80 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2018, 11:35:27 AM »

Red arrows just one day at Air Waves on Sunday 2nd September

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