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The full air display lineup for the English Riviera Airshow 2023 has been revealed, with classic aircraft joining the Red Arrows in a packed programme. The airshow takes place on 3rd-4th June 2023, with Paignton Green as the base for the two-day spectacular. The air display team will be based on the Green and visitors will be able to meet the pilots and peruse local traders offering everything from artwork to toys. There will be a real family-friendly atmosphere with an array of family activities, a fairground, food stalls and bars to keep the adults entertained!

WHAT IS THE ENGLISH RIVIERA AIRSHOW 2023 FLYING SCHEDULE?

Saturday

13:30 – 14:30
  • The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
  • Team Raven
  • Jet Pitts S2S
  • BAC Strikemaster
14:40 – 15:00
  • Break for arena activities
15:00 – 16:30          
  • The Black Cats
  • Westland Wasp
  • Fairey Swordfish
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire)
  • Yakovlev Yak 50
  • OV-10 Bronco
16:30 – 17:10
  • Break for arena activities
17:10 – 18:00
  • Supermarine Seafire XVII
  • RAF Red Arrows

Sunday        

13:00 – 14:30          
  • The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire)
  • OV-10 Bronco
  • Yakovlev Yak 50
  • BAC Strikemaster
14:30 – 15:00          
  • Break for arena activities
15:00 – 17:00          
  • Jet Pitts S2S
  • The Black Cats
  • Westland Wasp
  • Fairey Swordfish
  • Team Raven
  • Supermarine Seafire XVII
  • RAF Red Arrows

Don’t miss it! Get booking your accommodation now to find the perfect place to stay.

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The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. The two-day aerial-extravaganza also boasts an array of on-the-ground entertainment to keep airshow fans and families entertained for hours.   The official designated car park for the free-to-attend event is the Victoria Car Park on Garfield Road, Paignton, and is just a short walk from the main event site on Paignton Green. Since the first English Riviera Airshow in 2016, the event is one of the first airshows of the UK season. The stand-out coastal event continues to wow locals and tourists as they flock to Paignton seafront for the two-day extravaganza.

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