Midlands Air Festival 2023: Air display timings and what planes will be flying including Red Arrows
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Ragley Hall in Alcester will play host to the Midlands Air Festival this weekend with a host of impressive displays, including multiple displays from the Red Arrows.
The three-day festival is packed full of air displays, including hot air balloon events, with something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Midlands Air Festival kicks off on Friday (June 2), running late until the evening for a ‘Spectacular Firework Finale’.
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Hide AdThe Red Arrows will kick off their display season for 2023, with two performances at the festival over the weekend, alongside the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Midlands Air Festival, including what planes are flying and display timings:
How to get tickets to the Midlands Air Festival
Tickets are still available to purchase for the Midlands Air Festival from their website. Day tickets start at £32.98 for adults with children under 12 going free.
Tickets must be purchased in advance of attending the event, with tickets not being sold at the gate. All visitors, including children must have a valid ticket in order to be allowed into the event.
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What are the display times and what planes are flying at the Midlands Air Festival
The Midlands Air Festival is running from Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4, with three days packed full of displays and air shows. Here’s the display times for each day and what planes you can expect to see:
Friday, June 2
Here are the timings for the Midlands Air Show on Friday, June 2:
- 11.30am - Gates open
- 12pm - 2.30pm - Hot Air Balloon Tethering
- 2.30pm - 6.45pm - Air Display
- 6.45pm - 8.45pm - Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
- 9pm - 9.20pm - Large Model Aircraft
- 9.30pm - 9.45pm - Pyrotechnic Aircraft Displays
- 9.50 - 10.15pm - Hot Air Balloon Glow
- 10.20 - 10.30pm - Spectacular Firework Finale
- 11.30pm - Gates close
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Hide AdHere’s what planes can be seen during the Air Display on Friday, June 2:
- RAF Red Arrows
- RAF Typhoon
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfire
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hurricane
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Lancaster Bomber
- RAF Falcons
- Stampe Display Team
- Turbulent Display Team
- AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
- Gyro Air Display
- Spitfire PRMkXIX PS853
- North American P-51D Mustang
Saturday, June 3
Here are the timings for the Midlands Air Show on Saturday, June 3:
- 5:30am - Midlands Air Festival Gate Opens
- 6.am - 8am - Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
- 9am - 11am - Large Model Aircraft
- 10.30am - 12pm - Hot Air Balloon Tethering
- 11.15am - 11.40am - Model Aircraft Pyrotechnic Display
- 11.40am - 3.10pm - Air Display - Part 1
- 3.10pm - 4pm - Hot Air Balloon Tethering
- 4pm - 6.40pm - Air Display - Part 2
- 6.45pm - 8.30pm - Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
- 9.30pm - Midlands Air Festival Gate Closes
Here’s what planes can be seen during the Air Display on Saturday, June 3:
- RAF Red Arrows
- RAF Typhoon
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfire
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hurricane
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Lancaster Bomber
- RAF Falcons
- RAF Tutor
- Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
- Stampe Display Team
- Turbulent Display Team
- AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
- Gyro Air Display
- Spitfire PRMkXIX PS853
- North American P-51D Mustang
- Team Raven
- Gazelle Squadron Display Team
- Mono Display Team
- OV-10 Bronco
- Vampire T11 WZ507
Sunday, June 4
Here are the timings for the Midlands Air Show on Sunday, June 4:
- 5.30am - Midlands Air Festival Gate Opens
- 6am - 8am - Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
- 9am - 10.45am - Large Model Aircraft
- 10am - 11.30am - Hot Air Balloon Tethering
- 11.15am - 11.45am - Model Aircraft Pyrotechnic Display
- 12pm - 3.20pm - Air Display - Part 1
- 3.20pm - 4.10pm Hot Air Balloon Tethering
- 4.10pm - 6.45pm - Air Display - Part 2
- 6.45pm - 8.30pm - Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
- 9.30pm - Midlands Air Festival Gate Closes
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Hide AdHere’s what planes can be seen during the Air Display on Sunday, June 4:
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hurricane
- RAF Falcons
- RAF Tutor
- Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
- Stampe Display Team
- Turbulent Display Team
- AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
- Gyro Air Display
- Spitfire PRMkXIX PS853
- North American P-51D Mustang
- Team Raven
- Gazelle Squadron Display Team
- Mono Display Team
- OV-10 Bronco
- Vampire T11 WZ507
- Saab 35 Draken
- Otto the Helicopter
- Extra 300S
- C47 Dakota
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