Red Arrows prepare for seafront flypast

Final costs for the Birdman weekend are likely to reach £30,000. That is being met through sponsorship and backing from Butlins, the University of Chichester and other public and private sector supporters.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Aug 2007, 16:31 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:02 BST

Bognor Regis Town Council is providing 10,000, with 3,000 coming from West Sussex County Council and 900 provided by Arun District Council.

n Delighted International Bognor Birdman Trust chairman Barry Jones secured a coup with a rare appearance above the town of the Red Arrows this Saturday.

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The RAF display team agreed to stage a seafront flypast from east to west at 11.49am. They decided to include Bognor on their route to a performance above Bournemouth. Mr Jones said: 'It's big boost to us to have the Red Arrows here. I hope I can persuade them to take part in a manoeuvre or two.'

An aerobatic display by stunt pilots is also taking place at 3.40pm on Saturday.

n A full programme of entertainment is lined up throughout the weekend.

The performances start at 11am on both days. Those taking part include the Balandis-Lilley Ballet School, Aziza Egyptian Dance Group, Kyushim Ryu Ju-jitsu club, Stagestruck children's dance group and the Alton Morris Dancers. The attractions will take place on the seafront decking east of the pier, in front of the pier, Waterloo Square and The Esplanade.

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