Yeovilton Air Day 2015

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Yeovilton have the Official 100th Anniversary celebrations of AugusaWestlands - with a portion of Static dedicated to it, with a range of there helicopters and more taking part.

Lets Hope for an Italian Merlin, Korean Wildcat and maybe a surprise or Two.

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Ex AACHF Scout AH.1 added to the static.

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Full Update Today

Sioux AH1 - The Historic Aircraft Flight Trust (Static)
Scout AH1 - The Historic Aircraft Flight Trust (Static)
Wasp HAS1 - Private (Static)

All Additions for the Agusta Westland 100th Static Park.

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Participation Update

AAC Wildcats - Multiple - Flying and Static
Gazelle Squadron - 2x Gazelles on Static.


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[RubyRoo]

The RAF E-3D that cancelled has been replaced by a NATO unit instead.

Good news.

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The RAF E-3D that cancelled has been replaced by a NATO unit instead.

Good news.

Thats good News.

Does seem to be a lack of RAF Statics at the show this year.

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Czech Air Force has confirmed that the Gripen has been withdrawn from the show due to operational tasking, the ALCA allocated to static will now Perform instead.

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News/Participation Update

PARTICIPATION UPDATE:
Pitts Special S-2S - Richard Goodwin (Flying)

PARTICIPATION UPDATE:
AT-6D Harvard II - Kennet Aviation (Flying)

PARTICIPATION NEWS:
As expected, but disappointing nonetheless, we have been notified by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight that their Lancaster will not be attending the RNAS Yeovilton Air Day. The Lancaster suffered an engine fire in early May and the BBMF have been working tirelessly to get the aircraft serviceable again before the end of the season. We wish them all the best and hope that she will return to Yeovilton next year. In the meantime, the flight will be represented in the flying display with a pair of Spitfires in tribute to this year's 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
We still have a number of exciting participants to announce in the coming days to complete the flying display. Watch this space...

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[MRTT]

Here is the current participation list.

Royal Navy
The Black Cats- 2x Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat HMA2 (F)
Royal Navy Historic Flight- Fairey Swordfish I (F)
Royal Navy Historic Flight- Fairey Swordfish II (S)
Royal Navy Historic Flight- Hawker Sea Fury FB11 (S)
Westland Lynx HMA8 x3 (F)- Maritime Role Demo
Westland Sea King HC4 x4 (F)- Commando Assault
Westland Sea King HC4 x- (S)
Agusta Westland Merlin HC3 x4 (F)
Agusta Westland Merlin HC3 x- (S)
Westland Merlin HM2 (S)
Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat HMA2 x2 (S)
Westland Sea King HU5 (F)
Westland Sea King ASAC7 (S)
Beechcraft Avenger T1 (S)
BAE Systems Hawk T1 (S)
BAE Systems Sea Harrier FA2 x2 (S)
Mc Donnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1 (S)

Royal Air Force
The Red Arrows- 9x BAE Systems Hawk T1A (F)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (F)
Boeing Chinook HC4 (F)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight- Supermarine Spitfire x2 (F)

Army Air Corps
Agusta Westland WAH-64D Apache Longbow x2 (F)
Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat AH1 (F/S)

United States Air Force
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II x2 (S)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (S)

Belgian Air Component
NH Industries NH90TTH (S)

Czech Air Force
Aero Vodochody L-159A ALCA (F)
CASA C295M (S)

French Navy
Dassualt Rafale M x2 (F)- Aeronavale Role Demonstration
Dassualt Super Entendard x2 (F)- Aeronavale Role Demonstration
Dassualt Falcon 10MER (S)

German Navy
Westland Sea King Mk41 (S)
Westland Sea Lynx Mk88 (S)
Dornier Do228NG (S)

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Boeing E-3A Sentry (S)

Polish Navy
PZL M-28B Bryza II (S)

Royal Norwegian Air Force
Lockheed Martin F-16MLU Fighting Falcon x2 (S)

Spanish Air Force
The Patrulla Agulia- 7x CASA C.101 Aviojet (F)

Classic Jets & Cold War Era Types
De Haviland Sea Vixen FAW2 XP924 (F)- Fly Navy Heritage Trust
Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 (F)- Vulcan to the Sky Trust
Mikoyan Mig-15UTI (F)- Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron
English Electric Canberra PR9 XH134 (F)- Mid Air Squadron
Hawker Hunter T7A XL577 (F)- Mid Air Squadron
Westland Sioux AH1 (S)- Army Air Corps Historic Flight
Westland Scout AH1 (S)- Army Air Corps Historic Flight
Westland Wasp HAS1 (S)- Private Operator
Westland Gazelle HT2 (S)- Gazelle Squadron
Westland Gazelle HT3 (S)- Gazelle Squadron

Warbirds
Supermarine Seafire XVII SX336 (F)- Kennet Aviation
Avro Anson XIX (F)- BAE Systems Heritage Flight
North American AT6D Texan (F)- Kennet Aviation

Civilian
The Czech Mates- 2x Zlin 526 (F)
The Royal Jordanian Falcons- 4x Extra 300L (F)
Textron Air Land Scorpion (S)
Pitts S2S Special 'Muscle Biplane' (F)

Looking like an amazing show this year, well done to the organisers.

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Two Additions Today for the Flying Display

Sea Hurricane and the AW609 Tilt rotar from AgustaWestland

YLAD On UKAR Said that there was two Spaces left - the Above is them by all accounts.

If so Below is the Flying Display:

Royal Navy
Black Cats – AgustaWestland Wildcat HMA2 x 2 (F) 825 NAS
Royal Navy Historic Flight – Fairey Swordfish I (F)
Royal Navy Historic Flight – Hawker Sea Fury FB11 (F)
Westland Sea King HC4 x 4 (F) 848 NAS
AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 x 4 (F) CHF
Westland Sea King HU5 (F) 771 NAS
BAE Systems Hawk T1 (F) 736 NAS

Royal Air Force
Red Arrows – BAE Systems Hawk T1 x 9 (F)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (F) 29(R) Sqn
Boeing Chinook HC4 (F) 18(B)/27 Sqns
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Supermarine Spitfire x 2 (F)

Army Air Corps
AgustaWestland WAH-64D Apache AH1 x 2 (F) AHDT
AgustaWestland Wildcat AH1 (F/S) 1 Regt AAC

Czech Air Force
Aero Vodochody L-159A ALCA (F)

French Navy
Dassault Rafale M x 2 (F) Role Demo
Dassault Super Etendard x 2 (F) Role Demo

Spanish Air Force
Patrulla Aguila – CASA C.101 Aviojet x 7 (F)

Classic Jets/Civilian
de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW2 (F) Fly Navy Heritage Trust
Avro Vulcan B2 (F) VttS
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI (F) Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron
BAC Canberra PR9 (F) Midair Squadron
Hawker Hunter T7 (F) Midair Squadron
Supermarine Seafire XVII (F) Kennet Aviation
Hawker Sea Hurricane Ib (F) Shuttleworth Collection
North American AT-6D Texan (F) Kennet Aviation
Avro XIX Anson (F) BAE Systems Heritage Flight
Czech Mates – Zlin Z526 x 2 (F)
Royal Jordanian Falcons – Extra 300L x 4 (F)
AgustaWestland AW609 (F) AgustaWestland/AW100
Pitts S2S Special (F) Rich Goodwin

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I doubt the Sea Fury will be flying. Still hasn't test flown yet!

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[mark.alan.barnes]

I was contemplating doing Duxford but just looking at the participation list and at half the price (me + 2 x children @ £35 all in) makes it a bit of a 'no brainer!'

I presume that it pays to be an early bird?

I also note that everything wraps up at 1700hrs so I dare say leaving will be carnage too?

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It does yes, Car Parks open at 8am with gates open at 9am.

Not at all, ive never had to much trouble, last year it was 20 mins inside the Field and then once your out the field its very easy to leave the area.

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COMMANDO ASSAULT UPDATE:
Sea King HC4 x 4 - Royal Navy (numbers updated)
Merlin HC3 x 3 - Royal Navy (numbers updated)
Lynx HMA8 x 2 - Royal Navy
Wildcat HMA2 x 2 - Royal Navy
Hawk T1 x 1 - Royal Navy (already confirmed)
Apache AH1 x 2 - Army Air Corps

[mark.alan.barnes]

Thanks for that air typhoon.

First show to field test the UBC125XLT too!

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PARTICIPATION UPDATE:
Vampire FB52 - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron (Flying)
Vampire T55 - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron (Flying)
Canberra PR9 - Midair Squadron (Cancelled)
Hunter T7 - Midair Squadron (Cancelled)

[Blackcat1]

What time on the Monday do the display participants start departing?

Thanks

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Going to be Great

V- JET FORMATION FOR AIR DAY'S VULCAN FAREWELL
The Avro Vulcan’s final appearance at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day on Saturday 11 July will include a special 'V-Jet Formation' flypast. The famed 'V-Bomber' will be joined by Naval Aviation Ltd's de Havilland Sea Vixen and the Norwegian Air Force Historical Flight's two de Havilland Vampires to present an exclusive four-ship classic British jets flight. While the Vulcan and Sea Vixen's joint flypasts were an outstanding highlight of Air Day 2011, the expanded formation will be a unique spectacle with the Sea Vixen leading the Vulcan with a Vampire on each wing. The thunderous, iconic Vulcan has participated in the majority of Air Days staged since its return to flight in late 2007. Its Air Day farewell will be a sad occasion for many, but this classic jets link-up will give the Vulcan a magnificent send-off.

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[peasus911]

Wow, can't wait. Was gutted when the Sea Vixen went tek at Bournemouth when she was booked for a pairing with the Vulcan, thought I would never see then together.
Fingers crossed

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Going to be Great

V- JET FORMATION FOR AIR DAY'S VULCAN FAREWELL
The Avro Vulcan’s final appearance at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day on Saturday 11 July will include a special 'V-Jet Formation' flypast. The famed 'V-Bomber' will be joined by Naval Aviation Ltd's de Havilland Sea Vixen and the Norwegian Air Force Historical Flight's two de Havilland Vampires to present an exclusive four-ship classic British jets flight. While the Vulcan and Sea Vixen's joint flypasts were an outstanding highlight of Air Day 2011, the expanded formation will be a unique spectacle with the Sea Vixen leading the Vulcan with a Vampire on each wing. The thunderous, iconic Vulcan has participated in the majority of Air Days staged since its return to flight in late 2007. Its Air Day farewell will be a sad occasion for many, but this classic jets link-up will give the Vulcan a magnificent send-off.

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Great news

it is indeed

Royal Navy Air Day site is Listing the Royal Navy Raiders Parachute Display Team as Attending.

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