The two-day Wales Airshow – organised by your council – is back!
Head of cultural services Tracey McNulty said: “Tens of thousands of people will attend this exceptional show – there’ll be lots to enjoy.
“We thank those whose daily routines may have to change due to the road changes which are in place for the safety of all. We also thank all our sponsors and supporters.”
New features this year include a Veterans’ Village to honour all ex-Service people. The airshow takes place close to Armed Forces Week and visitors will be able to celebrate the contributions made to the UK by those who serve and have served in the forces. The show will mark Wales Armed Forces Day, with Saturday activity including a stage ceremony – from noon – and entertainment.
See the Red Arrows, if you can. They’re due to appear over Swansea at 5.15pm on Saturday.
The weekend will also see the return of the RAF Typhoon on both days and a Royal Navy Black Cats Wildcat.
Aerobatics specialists Team Raven, the Norwegian Vampire and the Army’s world-famous Red Devils Parachute Team are also due to appear – plus a Fairey Swordfish bi-plane, the Westland Wasp helicopter, a Rolls Royce Spitfire (Sunday only), a Yak50, the Starlings Aerobatic Team, the Gazelle Squadron helicopter display team, a Sea King helicopter and the Firebirds Aerobatic Team.
There’ll be ground displays for all the family including a replica Hurricane and Typhoon, military displays, food and drink, live entertainment, a funfair, vintage military vehicles, a D-Day mobile museum, trade stands, the Motor Zone for fans of cars – and a new family fun area.
There’ll be flight simulators, the Band of the Prince of Wales, large combat vehicles and the Veterans’ Village.
The Veteran’s Village, supported by The Royal British Legion, will feature a range of service-related charities that assist the armed forces community locally and nationally.
There are still spaces available in the pre-bookable dedicated car parking, park and ride facilities will be available at Bay Studios and the council’s Landore P&R site, and you can travel to the show by train and bus.
The Wales Airshow official app offers access to the official timetable of displays, live updates, plane bios and more. It’s available on Android and Apple devices for a one-off £1.99; it can be re-download for free if you’ve bought it previously.
Organisers and partners are taking measures to minimise the event’s environmental impact. These include more recycling points than ever before and three water refill stations.
Free lost child wristbands are available from airshow information points, car park staff, cadets and stewards located along the promenade, and from the police and fire service stands at the Cenotaph.
First Aid points will be manned by St John Ambulance personnel.
Sponsors and supporters includeAerodyne, Day’s Rental, First Cymru, FRF DS Swansea, FRF Toyota, Great Western Railway, Greatest Hits Radio, Lidl, Radnor Hills, Royal British Legion, Transport for Wales and Travel House.
