Platinum Jubilee Britain Memorial Flight, these three WWII symbolic aircraft will grace the skies above the Bay. Don’t miss the Tigers Freefall Display Team, the Pitts Special Biplane, the aerobatic Yakolevs, the closeformation Blades, the powerful Strikemaster light attack aircraft and the awesome Chinook helicopter.
Street Parties, Picnics and Flotillas Sunday 5 June Alongside the Airshow, the Jubilee Flotilla will take to the water with celebrated and private vessels representing all parts of the area’s coastal community. Visitors are invited to watch from the shores as the water teems with maritime action. Why not enjoy a Jubilee picnic with friends and family on Paignton Green as part of The Big Lunch?
Jubilee Events in Brixham Wednesday 1 June There will be a public launch of the celebrations at ri ham a ht lu rom . pm to in lude firin o cannons at 6.30pm and a 1950s quiz at 8pm (£3 per person to enter). There will also be public exhibitions at Brixham Library. Thursday 2 June Celebrations include free public displays and activities
including music and dance in Brixham Town Square ehind us station , ree s vinta e films at ri ham Yacht Club (2-4pm daily 2-5 June) and the lighting of Brixham Beacon at Shoalstone Pool Green with Brixham Town Band and a Scottish Piper. Friday 3 June Groups and individuals are welcome to join a community march from the ‘Man and Boy’ statue to the Town Square (assemble 10-10.30am) where a service of thanksgiving will be held at 11am. In the afternoon there will be 1950s music and dance plus a fashion show in Town Square and activities in Fore Street. There will be a 1950s-style choir concert at Brixham Methodist Church at 4pm. Saturday 4 June Enjoy more 1950s fun all day with a further concert at Brixham Methodist Church and a dance at Scala Hall in the evening. Sunday 5 June Lots more free activities around Brixham including vintage vehicle displays, a free tea dance at Scala Hall (2-4pm) and a commemorative planting at North View Gardens (6pm). A closing Thanksgiving Service in tribute to HM the Queen will be held at All Saints Church from 6.45pm with performances from Brixham Town Band and Orpheus Male Voice Choir.
English Riviera Airshow & Jubilee Weekend SATURDAY 4 JUNE AIRSHOW PROGRAMME 1-2pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, The Blades, Chinook 2.30-3.30pm i ers, Pitts pe ial, pitfire 3.30-4.30pm Strikemaster, Yakolev Yak 50s 5-6pm RAF Red Arrows
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SUNDAY 5 JUNE AIRSHOW PROGRAMME 12 noon-1pm RAF Red Arrows 1-2pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Yakolev Yak 50s 2-3pm Tigers, Pitts Special, Strikemaster 3-4pm pitfire, he lades, hinook englishrivieraairshow.co.uk
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