Veterans Week Forces Exhibition and RAF Flying Displays (Part of Blackpool Veterans Week) June 21, 2008
Blackpool, England
H. M. Forces come to town!
A first hand look at the trades and equipment utilised by the Armed Forces
During the action packed weekend:
Experience a Royal Marine Beach Landing
Take a nostalgic journey back in time and marvel as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's WWII flying machines: Hurricane, Spitfire and Dakota soar through the air all viewed from your very own front row seat on the North Promenade.
Also showcased is the RAF Hawk Jet In level flying, this agile trainer is capable of approaching the speed of sound.
The RAF Falcons parachute display team will be dropping in to say hello from 12000 feet and helicopter search and rescue teams will demonstrate their vital skills.
Other planes to be spotted over the weekend include the Tucano and Tutor training aircraft.
Contact: Visit Blackpool
Phone: 01253 478222
Email: events@blackpool.com
Official Website: http://www.veteransweek.co.uk
Added by Armed Forces Day on April 25, 2008