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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
BBC News
a day ago
- Climate
- BBC News
English Riviera Airshow: Thousands flock to action-packed day
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Red Arrows booked in for Guernsey Air Display
The RAF has confirmed the Red Arrows will return later this year for Guernsey's annual air said the aerobatic display team would feature at the Guernsey Air Display in the evening on Wednesday 10 will appear alongside the Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and the Typhoon display Neal, flying display director, said: "The Reds and BBMF are stalwarts of the display, and a highlight for many." He added: "We always apply for the Typhoon but we're rarely successful so that will be a fantastic addition. "Everyone loves a fast and noisy jet."The show was held in June last year, but the Guernsey Air Display Foundation said it had changed the date to September to accommodate the Red Arrows' overseas event is being held between 18:30 and 20:00 BST to make it more accessible, particularly for students and families.
ABC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Pilot Emma McDonald performs daredevil stunts at Old Station Air Show
Pilot Emma McDonald fires up the engine to her stunt plane, getting ready to take off from a narrow grass runway at a tiny country air show in Central Queensland. It might not look like a high-end airport, but her performance is something only high-flying pilots can manage. Her flips, rolls and dives are performed at a top speed of 350 kilometres an hour and at 400 degrees a second in her Extra EA-300 monoplane. "I love the freedom and it's a 3D space that you can experience in all angles, more so in the aerobatic space," Ms McDonald said. Flying at The Old Station Air Show in Raglan near Rockhampton is a personal moment for Ms McDonald, now 35, who grew up in a family of pilots. After getting her pilot's licence in 2016, she flew to The Old Station Air Show with her dad and some friends. There she saw an aerobatic display by Matt Hall Racing, one of Australia's most well-known high-performance companies, run by a former world champion. "I wanted to do what he was doing, doing displays and air racing. "I went and had a chat with Matt to ask him how he got into that type of flying and he gave me a list as long as my arm on how to do that sort of thing." The term aerobatic pilot comes from aeroplane and acrobatics. The skill-set involves manoeuvring an aircraft in precise and controlled ways such as loops, rolls, spins, dives and climbs, performed with calculated movements and g-forces (aviation acceleration and deceleration). Ms McDonald has made a name for herself in the aviation industry, working her way up from ground crew to aerobatic displays. In the past year, she has turned her to attention to air racing and represented Australia in the Japanese-based Air Race X, competing against seven male pilots and placing fifth. "I've certainly ticked off those items that I first asked about all those years back in 2016 and I'm still continuing to tick them off and follow those dreams that I've had," she said. The Old Station at Raglan is not a typical location for an air show. It is the only such event in Australia held on private property and takes place on a family cattle station. Cattle have been seconded to paddocks further afield to clear a grass area for a runway. The property has been in the Creed family since 1869. The late George Creed and his wife Leonie were plane enthusiasts, and aircraft became a regular fixture at the property. Pilots visiting the region and friends would fly in for smoko. It became a regular tradition. The Old Station Flying Club was formed and the first "air show" held in 1989 was more of a barbecue under the trees. All proceeds from the event go back into the local community. Half a million dollars has been raised since it began.
