Red Devils, Wasp and Spitfire join Eastbourne Airshow line-up
The world-famous Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team will take to the skies at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow for the first time this August, in a thrilling skydiving display.
Dropping in on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 from up to 10,000 feet, the team will be performing a display of aerial choreography before a high-precision water landing in the sea.
The Army parachutists are one of six display teams debuting at the UK’s biggest free airshow this year in a line-up from August 13 to 16 on Eastbourne seafront.
Across the four days, spectators can look forward to a packed programme of fast jets, historic aircraft and aerobatic displays, including three performances from the RAF Red Arrows.
Also joining this year’s line-up and making their respective debuts will be the ‘Spirit of Kent’ Spitfire from Friday to Sunday, and the historic Navy Wings Wasp performing a duet on Thursday and Friday with the Royal Navy Black Cats helicopter display team.
These new displays join a packed line-up which includes a performance from Europe’s only flying MiG-17 Cold War fighter jet, and the RAF Typhoon.
Also on the bill is the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Tutor, plus The Starlings, Firebirds, Stampe Formation Team, AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers, and the Red Arrows.
National Aerobatics champion and Tiger Trophy winner, Isabel Rutland, will perform in the P-51D Mustang ‘Marinell’ – in the show’s first female piloted solo warbird display. Rich Goodwin will also now perform in his Jet Pitts – the world’s first jet powered biplane – over all four days, instead of just two.
This latest announcement replaces the French and Austrian displays from Mélanie Astles Extra 330SC and the F-86 Sabre – with both teams having cancelled their remaining UK shows this season for technical reasons.
Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead Member for Tourism & Place, Cllr Jenny Williams said: “Parachute displays are always a huge family favourite – so we are incredibly excited to welcome the Red Devils for the first time, and to witness this rare duet between the modern-day Black Cats and the historic Wasp.
"This year’s Airbourne really is going to be something truly special.
“We are only four weeks away from the greatest free airshow in the country – maybe even on earth! With seats and hospitality selling fast, now is the time to secure your spot, book your travel arrangements or parking in advance at cheaper prices, and then sit back and marvel at these astonishing aerobatic feats.”