We've got some big news (literally!) to share with you - our event will be receiving, subject to operational requirements, a visit from the RAF's largest aircraft, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from No 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton.
The show takes place on Sunday May 3rd 2009 at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon Airfield. On present plans, the C-17 is due to fly in from Brize Norton to Abingdon early on the morning of May 3rd, before taking part in the static display. It will then return to Brize at the end of the day.
Here is our latest press release -
There'll be lots of other air displays, static aircraft and ground attractions at the show.RAF C-17 Globemaster Confirmed For Abingdon
In a major coup, the Abingdon Air & Country Show in Oxfordshire on Sunday May 3rd has, subject to operational requirements, secured an appearance from the RAF’s largest aircraft – the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III.
No 99 Squadron at nearby RAF Brize Norton will be flying in one of its five C-17s to the show at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon Airfield, early on the morning of May 3rd.
It will take pride of place in the r static aircraft park, before departing back to Brize Norton after the show.
“This is a huge attraction – quite literally!” enthused show organiser Neil Porter. “It will be the largest aircraft to ever land at Abingdon. It’s quite appropriate the C-17 should be visiting the show, because the Abingdon was a Transport Command station during its RAF days.”
He added: “Our show celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and it’s a fitting salute to this wholly volunteer-run, charity event that the RAF is providing this great aircraft for us.”
The RAF C-17 fleet is very busy supporting ongoing overseas operations with its vital strategic heavy-lift role, and so appearances by these aircraft at airshows are understandably rare events – making its appearance at Abingdon all the more special.
The C-17 will be just part of a great family day out, which raises funds for the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance.
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If you're in the UK that weekend, why not come and pay us a visit!
Mark