AIRSHOW: Shoreham RAFA Air Show
SEVENTY years ago the Battle of Britain took place in the skies over England.
A great deal of action took place over the south coast and the scenario will once again be brought to life at this year's Royal Air Forces Association Battle of Britain Shoreham Air Show.
More than 100 veterans have been invited to the airshow as guests of the Shoreham RAFA branch.
"It is something we look forward to each year and this year will be that little bit special," said branch chairman Ivor Lewis.
"We entertain them and make sure they will have a day to remember."
Flying spectacular
As part of the two-day flying spectacular, the airfield will be attacked by two German aircraft, an ME108 and an ME109, with pyrotechnics,, actors, vehicles, anti-aircraft guns and replica field operation rooms.
The Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft will be scrambled, taking to the skies to re-create the dog fights of 70 years ago.
"We have received a lot of comments regarding this part of our display and its authenticity, making it the highlight of the six hours of flying," said airshow press officer John Periam.
"There will be a total of six Spitfires, four Hurricanes, one ME108 and one ME109 at Shoreham over the weekend – with eight participating in the airfield attack."
Battle of Britain
He added: "A lot of planning goes into the running of the airshow and the pilots involved in the scramble under John Romain of The Aircraft Restoration Company try to make it as authentic as possible working with airshow display director Peter Eager,"
Rachel Huxford, director of fund-raising for RAFA, said: "This will be a wonderful tribute to the many who gave their lives during the summer of 1940 and, we felt, an ideal time to launch the 2010 RAFA Wings Appeal at Shoreham."
Anyone who would like more information about the show on August 21-22 can visit
www.shorehamairshow.com
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