Eastbourne Airbourne
14th to 17th August 2008
Eastbourne Seafront
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Eastbourne Airbourne is the annual air spectacular, proclaimed to be the biggest seafront airshow in the world. This action-packed event takes place over four days in August and draws over 500,000 visitors to the South coast.
Every year there is a bumper programme of fast jets, helicopters, freefall parachute teams, warbirds and historical aircraft. Eastbourne Airbourne also gives you the opportunity to see the world-famous Red Arrows display team - a crowd favourite.
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With so much thrilling action in the skies at Airbourne, it is refreshing to know that there are also plenty of attractions on the ground to enjoy, with a wide variety of displays, children's entertainment, trade stands and caterers. If it all gets a bit too much for you, why not just sit on the beach and watch the events unfold whilst basking in the sunshine?
If all the daily action isn't enough, the entertainment continues through to the evenings too, with a full programme of events, including Big Band night and concerts at the Bandstand plus a spectacular firework finale on the Sunday night.
Flying Displays for Airbourne 2008
Want to know what's on at Eastbourne Airbourne 2008? The planned daily flying displays are shown below.
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Thursday Chinook HC2 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Blades - Extra 300 Blue Eagles Team Guinot Wingwalkers |
Friday Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Falcon Flight ME 108 Red Arrows Tutor T1 Typhoon F2 |
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Saturday Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Blades - Extra 300 Red Arrows Team Guinot Wingwalkers Typhoon 37 |
Sunday Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Blades - Extra 300 Red Arrows Team Guinot Wingwalkers Catalina |
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Also included throughout the four days |
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Army Air Corps Catalina Hawk T1 Hurricane Kittyhawk P-40 Mustang P-51 RAF Sea King |
Royal Jordanian Falcons Search and Rescue Helicopters Spitfire Tigers Parachute Display Tuscano T1 USAF KC135 Vampire |
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The History of Eastbourne Airbourne
Eastbourne Airbourne started in 1993, and was based around a long relationship with the Red Arrows display team.
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a seaside town located approximately ten miles along the coast from Bexhill. Trains run regularly every half an hour from Bexhill to Eastbourne, with journeys lasting approximately 15 minutes. Travelling to Eastbourne by car takes approximately 15 minutes along the main A259 road.
Stay in Bexhill / Visit Bexhill
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Looking for somewhere to stay during your visit to the event, then why not stay in Bexhill? Bexhill is only a 15 minute train or car journey away from Eastbourne.
The wide level promenade, gently sloping award winning clean beach, the expanse of sand at low tide and the famous 1930's De La Warr Pavilion, provide you with the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle. It is also the perfect base to move on to see other castles and attractions in local 1066 Country.
Please feel free to browse some of the links in the left menu bar for more information. To view and book accommodation in Bexhill, please see the accommodation section. You can also request a free Bexhill Guide brochure.
What to Expect at Eastbourne Airbourne
Would you like a taste of what you are likely to see at this year's airshow? These two video clips are amateur footage posted on YouTube and are of the 2007 airshow. Click the play button on either to view the video.
2007 Airbourne Show filmed from Beachy Head Cliffs
Spitfire and Hurricane Flybys
More Information
For more information on the flying displays at Eastbourne Airbourne as well as details of other displays and schedules, please visit the official Airbourne website. You can do this by clicking this link, which opens in a new browser window.
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