Islay Airport Air Show and Open Day - Saturday August 22 2009

Islay Airport will play host to a celebration of flight and local life when it holds the 12th annual Air Show and Open Day on Saturday August 22 2009. The Air Show is organised to celebrate the history of the airport and the range of aircraft that have used its services since the first recorded flight there in July 1928, with proceeds from the event going to the Islay Museum of Life.

 This year will see a range of display Aircraft including:

• YAK 52
• Spitfire
• Messerschmitt
• Special Bi-plane
• SE5 World War 1 Bi-plane
• And the Parachute Display Team from Strathallan

Visitors to the event will also be able to see static displays of a RAF Puma Helicopter, a BE200, PC12, a YAK 52, a Chipmunk and many more.

Features of this year programme are aerobatic displays by a variety of visiting aircraft, a simulated rescue by HM Coastguard, and a simulated rescue by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service.

Information:

• Gates open on the day at 12.30, official opening will be 13.00 hours
• Free parking
• Entrance fees:
  • Family ticket £12.00 (for two adults and 2 children)
  • Concessions are £3.00
  • Children under 5 are free
  • Adults are £5.00
  • Refreshments will be available on the day

Further information for pilots, and visitors:

• Prior Permission Required (PPR)

Come and join the fun all starting at 13.00 hours

Congratulations to Peter Stewart, from Bowmore who is the the prize winner of the Family Ticket from the Ileach Newspaper Competition.  Well done and we hope you enjoy the day!