Thousands enjoy fun in the sun
THE sun shone for thousands of spectators enjoying the News Shopper-sponsored Biggin Hill International Air Fair.
Eighty-five thousand people attended the 44th annual event.
Flypasts from a range of aircraft including Focke Wulf FW44, Dragon Rapide, Harrier GR7 and the Chinook helicopter entertained the crowds during a five-and-a-half hour display.
Squadron leader Jock Maitland, chairman of show organiser Air Displays International, said: “Again we have gone better than last year and we look forward to putting on more shows at Biggin Hill.
“We want to thank all the public for coming.”
As well as the aerial activities, there was also a funfair and a display of historic cars.
News Shopper publisher Mark Lewis said: “The News Shopper has been a proud sponsor of Biggin Hill Air Fair since the newspaper stepped in to save the show three years ago.
“By far the biggest and most exciting event in our area, we are delighted to be associated with the air fair and I’m pleased to say this year’s event was, as always, first class and enjoyed by tens of thousands of people.”
The organisers are already planning next year’s show.
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Breitling display team
The Breitling display team perform a high-flying formation
The Breitling display team thrilling the crowds
The Breitling display team in action
One of the Breitling display team planes on the ground
A spectacular dive to take the breath away
A Land Rover 101 ambulance owned by the Burley family
Model maker Clive Waterman, from Croydon
Rosie OShea, six, on a Yammaha Dragstar
A Merlin helicopter overhead
Thousands of people watch the spectacular overhead displays
Blue skies provided the perfect backdrop for watching all the flying machines
The warm weather coupled with all the excitement proved too much for some people
Binoculars were the essential fashion accessory for the weekend
Large crowds gathered to watch the thrills in the sky
Little planes as well as large ones were on display at the air fair
