July
| 2nd-3rd | RAF Waddington, Linconshire: RAF Waddington International Airshow The RAF's biggest event of the year. |
3rd | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth Summer Air Display This event usually has a 1930s theme, with an impressive gathering of aircraft from this period. Will the collection's de Havilland Comet grace the skies this year? Pictures of Last year's event are here. |
| 9th-10th |
Duxford, Cambridgeshire: Flying Legends 2005 If you can only attend one airshow this year then this has to be the one! Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mustangs, Corsairs and more - with the organisers always managing to throw in a surprise or two. Have a look at last year's event here. |
| 15th-17th |
RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire: Royal International Air Tattoo The world’s largest military airshow - according to the Guinness Book of Records. This is a must attend event for anyone interested in modern military aviation. |
16th |
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria: Walney Airshow Boasting an impressive list of participating aircraft, this looks like being an impressive display. The well designed website is worth visiting. |
| 16th | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth Summer Evening Air Display Shuttleworth evening displays can be wonderful events, especially when the weather cooperates! Have a look at photographs of last year's event here and you will see what I mean. |
| 20th | RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall: International Air Day No information at all on the website as yet. Updates will follow when available. |
| 22nd-23rd | Breighton, Yorkshire: Real Aeroplane Company International Vintage Fly-in and Hangar Bash A good title for what sounds a fun event :) |
| 23rd | Arbroath, Angus: Arbroath Seafront Spectacular 2005 Another free seafront event, now in its second year. |
| 23rd | Duxford, Cambridgeshire: Flying Proms 2005 All your favourite Duxford aircraft, the English National Opera orchestra and tons of fireworks. Photographs from this site were used in the programme for last year's event. Not a lot of people know that..... |
| 23rd-24th | CANCELLED Chailey, East Sussex: Chailey Airshow The Chailey Airshow was nothing short of a triumph last year for the organisers and a big highlight of the 2004 season. This years event has had to be cancelled but hopefully it will return in 2006. A review of the 2004 display is available here. |
| 30th | Middle Wallop, Hampshire: Music in the Air More music and aviation, this time hosted by the Army Air Corps. |
| 30th-31st | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear: Sunderland Airshow 2005 Another seaside event, although no further information is available as yet. |
August
| 7th | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth VJ Day Anniversary Commemoration and Military Pageant Air Display The second military pageant of the season at Old Warden, expect to see action on the ground as well as in the air. |
| 7th | Woodchurch, Kent: Wings 'n Things Airshow Held on the site of a former Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), now the home of Rob Davies and "Big Beautiful Doll". This event is growing in stature. |
| 11-14th | Eastbourne, East Sussex: Airbourne 2005 A large four day festival held on the south coast - and free too! |
| 13th | Old Warden, Beds: Flying Proms Air Display An event gaining in popularity. Featuring the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra and (of course) the aircraft of the Shuttleworth Collection |
| 14th | Blenheim Palace, Oxon: Festival of Flight With 1940s costumes and the backdrop of Blenheim Palace, this is always a stylish event. Tickets are expensive, but there are substantial reductions if you prebook online. Check out the website for details. |
| 18th | Dawlish, Devon: Dawlish Airshow Currently the only airshow held in Devon, this event is part of the week long Dawlish Festival. The airshow itself is growing in stature year after year. |
| 20th | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth Evening Air Display The fourth Shuttleworth Evening Event of the year. A review of last year's event can be found here. |
| 20th-21st | Rougham, Suffolk: Rougham Air Display 2005 A weekend of aviation related events. The airshow is always of a high standard and can be recommended but do please note that the airshow is on the Sunday only. A review and photographs of last year's event can be found here. |
| 20th-21st | Elvington, North Yorkshire: Yorkshire Airshow Moving from its traditional August Bank Holiday slot, the Yorkshire Air Show's theme this year will be "Military Might". Details are far from final at this point, but this event usually attracts an impressive array of aircraft. |
| 28th | Little Gransden, Cambridgeshire: Families Day out Air and Vintage Vehicle Show A smaller event which is steadily gaining prominence. The Battle of Britain Flight should be attending this year. Held in support of various charities including Children in Need. |
September
| 3rd-4th | Shoreham, Sussex: Shoreham Airshow 2005 A big 2-day event with all proceeds going to the Royal Air Force Association Charity. Recommended |
| 3rd-4th | Biggin Hill, Kent: Biggin Hill International Air Fair The second 2-day event held in the south over this weekend, this event attracts one of the most impressive aircraft line-ups of the year. One to attend, but leave plenty of time for travel! |
4th | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth Pageant Air Display The biggest Shuttleworth event of the year, it is a great pity that this clashes with both Shoreham and Biggin Hill. A review of the 2003 event can be found here. |
| 10th-11th |
Duxford, Cambridgeshire: Battle of Britain 65th Anniversary Show Expect to see a large gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes for this event which is once again held over two days. |
| 10th-11th |
Southport, Lancashire: Southport Airshow Held on Southport Seafront and with plenty of armed services support, this event promises to be impressive. |
| 17th |
RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset: Yeovilton Air Day This event boasts a 5 hour air display and plenty of aircraft in the static park. Bad weather has affected participation for the last two years, so keep your fingers crossed for this one! |
24th | Old Warden, Beds: Old Warden, Beds The final Shuttleworth evening display of the season - a sure sign that the evenings are starting to draw in! |
October
| 2nd | Old Warden, Beds: Shuttleworth Autumn Air Display Returning after its absence last year, this final Shuttleworth event of the season sometimes exhibits some end of term high spirits! |
| 16th |
Duxford, Cambridgeshire: Autumn Air Show The final Duxford event of the season has seen some wonderful weather over the past two years. Let's hope that this trend continues! |
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