Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
Wee DRAM is set to appear at The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight!
The Reims-Cessna FR172F Amphibian G-DRAM, affectionately known as “Wee DRAM”, will return to the skies – and the water – at Ayr on Saturday 6 September.
Pilot Hamish Mitchell flies this iconic aircraft from Prestwick Airport, providing adventure flying and training across Scotland.
At our airshow, Hamish will deliver an exciting and surprisingly agile display in Wee DRAM and, weather and tide permitting, perform a “Splash and Go”, landing briefly on the water before taking off again.
We’re excited to welcome the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to our airshow line-up!
We’re delighted to confirm another addition to this year’s airshow lineup – crowd favourite display team Airborne Pyrotechnics!
The father and son display team join the line-up for The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight on both Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September!
You can look forward to a thrilling display with LED lights and pyrotechnics on the Friday evening as the sun goes down, followed by a graceful display on the Saturday with these two aircraft painting shapes in smoke across the skies.
Picture courtesy of Airborne Pyrotechnics
Following his popular display at our 2023 festival, Peter Davies will return to the skies over Ayr shorefront on Saturday 6 September in the Calidus Autogyro for another thrilling performance.
Part aeroplane and part helicopter, this aircraft is truly unique in that its rotor blades have no engine. The blades are instead spun only by the passing wind as the autogyro moves through the air, powered by a propeller at the back.
The autogyro promises a truly fascinating display for airshow spectators, where Peter will show off his advanced piloting skills, pitching and yawing this small aircraft. He will even be able to take his hands safely off the controls and wave to the crowd through the glass canopy!
The USAF C130J Super Hercules from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift wing will take to the skies above Ayr shorefront on Saturday 6 September as part of our thrilling lineup of aerial displays.
The iconic transport plane joined us at our 2024 airshow, wowing the crowds with its sheer size, grace, and presence. Last year, it was specifically tasked by the USAF to perform a series of special flypasts. We’re excited to announce that at our 2025 airshow, the C130J will perform a full display to demonstrate the wonderful versatility of this phenomenal aircraft!
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
The Black Cats will take to the skies over Ayr shorefront on Saturday 6 September to thrill the audience with their dynamic display routine.
The duo are known for performing hair-raising manoeuvres in their Wildcat helicopters.
Starting out in 2001 as the ‘Lynx Pair’, the Black Cats are the first official Royal Navy flying display team since the ‘Sharks’ disbanded in the mid-1990s.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
The Royal Navy Merlin from 814 Naval Air Squadron will take to the skies above Ayr shorefront on Saturday 6 September for a thrilling aerial display that is not to be missed.
814 Squadron are based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose and are nicknamed the “Flying Tigers” due to a fierce tiger motif that they have on the nose of their aircraft.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
We’re excited to announce that the French Air and Space Force and Belgian Air Force will appear at the airshow this September!
The French aerobatic team known as Équipe de Voltige de l’Armée de l’Air (EVAA) will perform complex manoeuvres in their Extra EA-330SC high performance aircraft in the skies above Ayr shorefront.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
Aviation fans will be excited to learn that there will be two opportunities to see The Red Arrows at Ayr’s Low Green this year. The wildly popular team are set to display on both Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September.
The Falcons are the UK’s premier military parachute display team – the only centrally funded, professional, display team of this kind in the UK.
Based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, the team display at venues all over Britain and Europe throughout the year. The team have set records and introduced many exciting innovations into formation skydiving.
Get set to witness their exciting free fall display, which includes advanced manoeuvres, falling at speeds of up to 120mph! Not to mention their famous ‘hybrid’ display, which includes the Heart and Crisscross Carousel, something really special that always manages to captivate spectators.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
South Ayrshire Council is thrilled to announce that three aircraft from The Navy Wings Collection have joined the line-up for next month’s International Airshow – Festival of Flight.
First, is the Stinson Reliant, a high winged monoplane “gull wing”, with seating for up to four passengers.
Next is the Westland Wasp XT435, which entered service with the Royal Navy in 1965, and operated with 829 Naval Air Squadron, with part of her RN service being on the frigate HMS Achilles.
Last, but by no means least, is the Harvard G-NWHF, the latest aircraft to join the Navy Wings team. This aircraft was primarily used to train pilots during the Second World War.
Jet Pitts confirmed as STEM display for 2024 airshow!
Richard Goodwin and his Jet Pitts aerobatic display aircraft will appear at the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September.
Watch out for when Richard pulls the propeller powered biplane up into a vertical hold and the two jet engines keep the aircraft from falling to the ground! When this happens, the whole aircraft will keep spinning in the air due to the still rotating propeller.
Taking to the skies this year will be the Lancaster aircraft to commemorate all those who have lost their lives serving in the RAF, or its predecessor the Royal Flying Corps, in all conflicts from 1914 up to the present day.
Based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, the BBMF fleet of World War Two aircraft is preserved in flying condition as a living tribute to them, to promote the modern-day Air Force and to inspire future generations.
The Flight’s motto ‘Lest We Forget’ says it all.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
South Ayrshire Council is delighted to announce that the Typhoon Display Team will return to this year’s International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.
Last September’s electrifying display left the crowds awestruck with daring manoeuvres, at eyewatering speeds of up to 600 miles per hour and the thundering roar of its jet engines!
While aerial display times can only be confirmed closer to the event, you can be sure of more jaw-dropping displays from the team.
Picture courtesy of Paul Johnson, FlightlineUK, www.air-shows.org.uk
Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
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