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Biggin Hill International Air Fair 2008 competition

Biggin Hill, 7/8 June

Tornado GR4 at last year's Biggin Hill Air Fair

A celebration of the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force, the show will be featuring a number of famous aircraft notably Vickers Vimy, Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane, Typhoon, Tornado F3 & GR4, Chinook and the mighty Avro Vulcan V-bomber from the years of the Cold War.

The modern Royal Air Force will present their Role Demonstration that includes many of their frontline aircraft and will be brought to life with some of the largest pyrotechnic displays seen in the UK. Overseas visitors will include the Breitling Jet team make a welcome return this year from their base in France, now as a seven-ship formation flying the L-39 Albatros jet trainer. The French theme is continued with the oldest flying aircraft in the world the Bleriot XI and the Mirage 2000 jet of the French Air Force. A first appearance in the UK is planned for the nine Red jets of the Indian Air Force National Display Team, Surya Kiran.

The full list of display aircraft taking part in the five-and-a-half hour flying spectacular can be seen on www.bigginhillairfair.co.uk

In the ground exhibition, the Motoring Village will feature fourteen stands with Porsche, Toyota. Lexus, Vauxhall, Ferrari and Lamborghini cars all on display Motor cycling interests are covered by Harley Davidson.
A parade of up to a hundred classic cars will be a special daily feature in the motoring arena. A military village will extend into service history. Simulator rides and a full funfair offer supporting entertainment. Food and refreshment arcades will offer plenty of choice.

The Air Fair Booking Office is now open for sales. Worthwhile discounts for early purchase are on offer:
STANDARD ENTRANCE TICKETS
TYPE OF TICKET ADVANCED PRICE PRICE AT GATE
Adult (Aged 16+) £17.00 £21.00
Child (Aged 6-15) £5.00 £7.00
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £36.00 £45.00
Children of 5 and under are FREE. Car parking is FREE.

GROUP BOOKINGS
For 15 people or more - minimum order value £100. Available only when booked in advance and for groups travelling in a mini-bus or coach.
Group ticket (per person):
Adult - £9.50
Child - £4.00

GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE
With private garden, patio furniture, private toilets, cash snack bar, reserved seat for the day and uninterrupted view of flying display. An entrance ticket must also be purchased.
Advance price: £14.00
On the day £18.00
How to book:
By telephone: 01959 578270 or 01959 578271.

Check out the 2007 International Air Fair here.

For full details and ticket info visit the official website.

Thanks to the Airshow Office we have four pairs of adult tickets to give away.

Win!! Just answer the easy-peasy question below.

This competition is now closed.

Q: Biggin Hill is in which County?

Answer: Kent

Winners:

Ryan Vella, East Dulwich

Gavin Cooper, Uxbridge

Andrew Jackson, Birkenhead

Keith Houfe, Chippenham

 

The small print: One entry per person. All names and addresses provided will only be used for the purposes of this competition and will be deleted once the competition is closed. Four winners will be chosen at random after the closing date and will be notified by a listing on this webpage. Tickets will be sent by the airshow organiser in the weeks preceding the event. No correspondence will be entered into. It will not be possible to change the date of the winning ticket. f4 publishing accepts no liability in the event of cancellation of the airshow and no monetary compensation will be considered for any failing of the airshow organiser, Royal Mail or other postal service or any other aspect of the airshow.

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