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Held annually over the first weekend of July at Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, the RAF Waddington International Air Show is the largest of all RAF air shows, regularly attended by over 140,000 visitors. Since its inaugural year 1995, the Air Show has grown in size and popularity; the show offers a truly unforgettable day's entertainment for families and corporate guests alike. The main purpose of the event is to increase public awareness and understanding of the RAF and its role today. All proceeds from the Air Show are donated to RAF and local charities each year. The spectacular 7-hour flying display features the fabulous Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the RAF Falcons freefall parachute team and many more military and civilian aircraft from the UK; it is also heavily supported by military forces from around the world. Ground displays include 2 exhibition hangars, funfair, classic cars display, pleasure flying and much more!
rafwaddingtonairshow has written 12 posts for RAF Waddington International Air Show's Blog

Royal Jordanian Falcons & Swiss Air Force on board for the 2012 RAF Waddington International Air Show!

Posted by ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment

I hope you all had a Happy Christmas and all the staff at the Air Show Office would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year. Aircraft have started to be confirmed for the 2012 show. The Royal Jordanian National display team are back for 2012 show having thrilled the crowds at the … Continue reading »

£117,500 raised from the 2011 RAF Waddington International Air Show.

Posted by ⋅ December 15, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

£117,500 raised from the 2011 RAF Waddington International Air Show. RAF Waddington has gone “sky high” with the proceeds raised in aid of Charity at the 2011 International Air Show. Both the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) and The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) will each benefit from a whopping £50,000 donation. The local … Continue reading »

2012 RAF Waddington International Air Show Themes now released

Posted by ⋅ November 1, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

The 2012 RAF Waddington International Air Show will take place on 30 June and 1 July next year.   The event will mark 100 years of the Central Flying School, The Year of Lincolnshire aviation and it will also celebrate ISTAR capability of the Royal Air Force. The commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Central … Continue reading »

2011 RAF Waddington International Air Show – Air Power: Past, Present and Future

Posted by ⋅ March 24, 2011 ⋅ 4 Comments

Calling all RAF Waddington Air Show supporters and enthusiasts, here is the latest news from the ever busy Air Show Office. This year’s Air Show will celebrate Air Power: Past, Present and Future and plans for the event are already shaping up. You have no doubt already read that the Air Show will host the … Continue reading »

The Turks Are Coming

Posted by ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ 21 Comments

We have just received the great news that the Turkish Stars F5 aerobatic team of the Turkish Air Force will be making the Waddington Air Show their only appearance in the UK this year. This will be the first time they have ever visited us and we are very excited to have them here. We … Continue reading »

2010 Update

Posted by ⋅ December 2, 2009 ⋅ 120 Comments

We are now well into the planning for the 2010 show. The main themes for next years show will be the commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the first RAF Air Pageant held on 3 July 1920 at RAF Henden. The 70th Annivesary of the Battle of Britain and the 20th Anniversay of the arrival of the E-3D … Continue reading »

Vulcan and Partners together

Posted by ⋅ June 22, 2009 ⋅ 47 Comments

We are delighted to announce that the Vulcan will be teaming up with the Breitling Jet Team on Saturday 4 July and flying past as a not to be missed one off formation. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this fantastic feature. Not to be out done, the Red Arrows will … Continue reading »

Waddingtons Latest Information

Posted by ⋅ May 27, 2009 ⋅ 123 Comments

To all those enthusiasts questioning our apparent lack of fast jet displays here is the latest information available. All that is currently on the website is expected and with 6 weeks to go there is still time to add to the list. We at the Air Show Office do our utmost in encouraging and chasing … Continue reading »

Breitling Jet Team

Posted by ⋅ May 6, 2009 ⋅ 6 Comments

This year the Breitling Jet Team will make their Waddington debut and their first appearance in the UK.  This great team, with an international reputation, is not to be missed. Flying the L-39 Albatros in a vivid blue and gold livery they are a wonderful photographic opportunity. Don’t miss this rare chance of seeing one of only a few civilian jet … Continue reading »

Latest Additions to Waddington Air Show

Posted by ⋅ April 15, 2009 ⋅ 30 Comments

We have had a few additions to the flying display and also a number of additions to the static display. We have just secured an appearance by a flight of 6 Alpha Jets form the Belgium AF. The French Air Force is also bringing an Alpha Jet as a singleton display. This could well be … Continue reading »

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