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Shuttleworth "Uncovered" and Airshow

Discussion in 'Everything Else Heritage' started by G-ACSS, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. G-ACSS

    G-ACSS New Member

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    Saturday 22nd September 2012 - Shuttleworth Uncovered and Airshow.

    The Shuttleworth Collection is hosting it's annual airshow with a twist.

    This event is your chance to get up close and personal with the world famous aircraft of the Shuttleworth Collection, meet our pilots and staff and ask us all those questions you've always wanted to ask!!

    Arrive early for a full family day out. Admission includes access to the Swiss Gardens and the English School of Falconry Bird of Prey Centre. Gates open at 10am

    Provisional display content subject to weather, availability and serviceability.
    - Percival Piston Provost
    - Avro Tutor
    - Blackburn B2
    - Paddock
    - Parnall Elf
    - Southern Martlet
    - ANEC II - Paddock
    - Comper Swift
    - Supermarine Spitfire - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
    - Hawker Demon
    - Hawker Hind - Paddock
    - Westland Lysander
    - Fieseler Storch - Paddock
    - EoN Primary Glider - Paddock
    - Kirby Kite
    - R.A.F. RE.8 - Paddock (Courtesy of TVAL)
    - Albatros - Paddock (Courtesy of TVAL)
    - Sopwith Pup - Paddock
    - Sopwith Triplane
    - Bristol F2b Fighter
    - SE5a - Paddock
    - Deperdussin
    - Bristol Boxkite - Paddock
    - Bleriot Type XI
    - Avro Triplane
    - Blackburn Monoplane Type D

    Aircraft listed as Paddock will be on static display only, allowing you to see these areoplanes close up.

    To celebrate the Centenary of the Sopwith Aviation Company this year, it is hoped to bring you a line up of 5 Sopwith aircraft
    - Sopwith Tabloid project (Fuselage, floats, centre section)
    - Sopwith Pup
    - Sopwith Triplane
    - Sopwith Camel (courtesy of Brooklands Museum) (ex. Viv Bellamy) 130hp Clerget engine runs.
    - Sopwith Snipe (courtesy of TVAL)
    This will be a unique opportunity to see the development of the Sopwith family of aircraft in the open.

    We are also planning to reunite the only 3 working Napier Lion engines
    - Ground running Aero version
    - Napier Bentley
    - Napier Railton
    This will be another unique opportunity to hear the Lion roar multiple times!

    Advanced online ticket purchases
    Adults - £15
    Children up to 16 - Free

    On the day ticket prices
    Adults - £20
    Children up to 16 - Free

    To book online Shuttleworth Old Warden Park - Online Booking
     
    G-ACSS, Sep 6, 2012
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  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    The BBLS stall will be there so give us a visit and support the overhaul of 34081 while having a great day at a great venue.
     
    Spamcan81, Sep 7, 2012
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  3. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Sounds like a great day, I would love to go but other things get in the way. Someone please get some video of the Lion engines being run...
     
    RalphW, Sep 7, 2012
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