We should also mention the introduction of the virtual airshow, particularly in an effort to raise money for charities that usually benefit from events. The podcast is continually improving, settling, and working on ideas and special guests. I wish you all a Happy New Year from all of the staff team at UKAR. Many friends, colleagues, and fellow websites/groups/forums have all done their own thing, and produced some really interesting, funny, and heart-warming stuff, all with remarkable good humour and spirit. Indeed, when we look back to November 2019, no one could have ever envisaged the terrible impact this virus would have on the industry and the hobby it supports. Abingdon Air & Country Show; Airbase Gets Airborne; Biggin Hill 'Festival of Flight' Cosby Victory Show Unbeknown to most, the industry was busy working in the background developing proposals over how airshows could return as soon as possible. However, it's gratifying to see the Abingdon Air and Country Show announce participants and, likewise, the hobby went crazy when the A-10 Demonstration Team was announced at ICAS as the first RIAT participant next year. Here you can find the 2021 UK Airshow Calendar which contains all the dates and events to help you plan your visit to an air show. XV Squadron, was a squadron of the Royal Air Force.It most recently operated the Panavia Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth as No. Considering all potential future options such as reduced numbers in line with government guidelines etc we have simply decided to postpone the show to a later date. Hosted by the regular RIAT commentators Ben Dunnell and Grp Capt Mark Manwaring, the “Virtual Air Tattoo” used archive footage and intermixed this with guest interviews together with unique displays recorded virtually in flight simulators specially for the event. I know I speak for the staff team when we say we've been hugely impressed by the way the forum has (in an ostensibly dead year) kept itself going, and in good spirits, full of debate, excellent photography, and good humour. A blow for many of us but one, as we noted in our editorial at the time, that was met with admirable maturity by the community. One of the most pleasing aspects of the industry, and the hobby in general is just how the best was made of a bad situation; little things go a long way, and the communal spirit between the (still ongoing) light-hearted photo competitions and "on this day" communal threads brought some nostalgia, some exotica, and allowed the forumites' vast photographic talent to show itself, and it has been wonderful to see people of all skill levels get involved. It seems to me that there's two ways of looking at airshows in 2020. Air New Zealand CEO explains how they are using this time to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. As it turned out, we were very lucky to see some air events take place this year. Without the income from the likes of flying schools and other things that the industry, to an extent, took for granted, it was uncertain just when these airfields would re-open. Throughout this year not only have they helped entertain enthusiasts via this new format of digital airshows but regularly streamed airshows from their archive DVD collection together with publishing their own video chat/podcasts. To protect the peace and safety we enjoy every day, they sacrifice the normal way of life most people take for granted. However, to encourage people not to travel, the CAA placed a prohibition on the general aviation community which not only encompassed civilian display flying but saw airfields close for the duration of lockdown. Whilst there are some concerns whether Sywell will be large enough to host a show of this magnitude, the clear losers in all of this has to be Duxford itself. Copyright © (1996 - 2020) UK Airshow Review, Content and images supplied and supported by the UKAR Staff Team, Andy Evans reflects on a year that has deeply affected our hobby and left us all hoping for a better future, Jakub Zurek reports from his socially distanced 5x5m box, Scott Perry donned his raincoat and reports from IWM Duxford, Shuttleworth Collection Magnificent Musical Flying Display, Scott Perry reports on the Shuttleworth Collection's latest drive-in adventure for UK Airshow Review, Scott Perry reports on the first of August's two 'Showcase Days' to be held at IWM Duxford, Shuttleworth Collection 'At The Movies' Drive-In Airshow, Sam Wise parked in his box at Old Warden and reports for UK Airshow Review, Shuttleworth Collection July Drive-In Airshow, Scott Perry went to sample the new format and reports for UK Airshow Review, Norwegian Starfighter Association Interview. This year it just didn’t seem fair to produce our annual article in light of the sheer number of airshow moments that have been missed thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. Brought to you by the team at Key Publishing, Key.Aero is a must for all aviation enthusiasts. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. The aim was for "pub-chat", because they're all exactly as dull as they sound. Adult £19; Over 65s £9; Child 5-15 £5. Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) The trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments. Not only will they lose any revenue from the event but also the world-wide prestige of being the home of Flying Legends. When someone in the RAF family needs help, the charity they turn to is the Royal Air Forces Association. It wasn’t long until the pandemic began to tighten its grip on the UK and as the implications of this virus began to be realised concern grew on the forums and on social media that global events would inevitably impact the UK airshow season in some form or another. Scanner Frequencies for Rhyl Air Show: Show Frequency 2012 - 130.675 Airshows - Add the Common Air Display Frequencies. Photography by the UKAR Staff Team. Headcorn and Stow Maries were both able to host small events and Duxford did attempt to host a full airshow in September - thwarted by the weather and an impending second lockdown. The BADA conference on the matter in May revealed a lot of outside-the-box thinking, and there were some big ideas being mooted including controlled-access static parks, remote/virtual shows and even a drive-in format following its success in other industries. I should also mention the UKAR podcast. Anyway - airshows. It’s understood Duxford may consider hosting a replacement show themselves in the near future although nothing has been announced for 2021, but in all honesty, any attempt to compete with such a airshow giant may ultimately be futile. There was debate on the price, though - changing from the simple format of £50 per car, the organisers moved to a pricing structure of £50 for the first two passengers then £20 per extra passenger. Number 15 Squadron, sometimes written as No. If you stop for a second and consider everything that has been on offer, 2020 has really shown the passion, drive and love of airshows and air events up and down the country. Abingdon : Air & Country Show [pre book] 12: Buckingham Palace, London : Queen's Birthday Fly Past (@1300) 15-19: Ascot : Royal Ascot Horse Race Meeting : 18-20: Weston Park, Shifnal : Model Air Show : 19: Old Warden : Shuttleworth Chipmunk Drive-In Evening Air Show : 19: Cheltenham Racecourse : Cheltenham Balloon Fiesta : 19-20: Turweston Enjoy world-class content from our leading aviation publications as well as exclusive insights covering all subjects from historic reports to military aircraft, commercial airline updates and flight simulation reviews. Scanner Frequencies for RIAT (RAF Fairford): Radar - 123.550, 119.000 Approach - 134.550, 297.800 Tower - 124.800, 338.225 Ground - 121.175, 234.250 Monday Departures - 130.500 Airshows - Add the Common Air Display Frequencies. 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