The American Air Show
28-29 May 2016The flying display will commence at 1.30pm and finish at approximately 5.15pm. All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments.
As aircraft are confirmed, we update this participation list so please do check back on a regular basis in the run up to the air show.
The close relationship developed by America and Britain in the First World War is represented with a flying display by a Nieuport 17 and a pair of Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a biplanes.
Before America and Britain became official allies in the Second World War, Britain bought American equipment to prepare for war. Glorious 1930s aircraft, including the Boeing Stearman, North American Harvard, Spartan Executive and Ryan STA demonstrate this period. IWM’s Supermarine Spitfire Mark I flies alongside a Spitfire IX and a Hurricane, representing the American pilots who volunteered to serve in the RAF prior to America entering the Second World War.
America’s entry into the Second World War, post-Pearl Harbor, is symbolised by B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B flying in formation with P-51 Mustangs, the ‘little friends’ that accompanied these majestic bomber aircraft. The P-51 Mustangs will be intercepted by a Hispano Buchon representing the Messerschmitt Bf 109.
The war against Japan in the Pacific was fought over long distances. Aircraft launched from carriers played a vital role alongside their land-based counterparts as the A6M Zero (replica), Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Grumman Wildcat and Vought Corsair show in a stunning display which represents war in the Pacific.
In addition to these dynamic displays, there will be an Insitu-Boeing ScanEagle and a
Bell-Boeing CV-22 Osprey on static display throughout the weekend.