Airshow 2009

From high octane aerial displays to historic warbirds to contemporary military jets - it was all happening at the annual Airshow this July!

Over 10,500 visitors flocked to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune on Saturday 25 July for the attraction’s annual Airshow.

The crowds were treated to a line-up of spectacular aerial entertainment including the barnstorming feats of the Team Guinot Wing-walkers, the impressive Chinook and Lynx helicopters, aerobatic display team The Blades and the awesome Avro Vulcan bomber.

Visitors were also able to watch a fly-by from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with its Spitfire, Dakota and Hurricane aircraft.

On the ground, a host of activities were enjoyed ranging from a unique 'Meet the Pilot' session with former Concorde Captain, Andy Baillie, to falconry, mountain biking and archery displays.

Grant MacKenzie, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight said:

'We were extremely fortunate to have a glorious sunny day for the event and the Airshow also gave visitors the chance to see some of the new attractions that we introduced at the Museum earlier this year. 

'We’re delighted with the success of this year’s Airshow and hope that many of those who attended will come and visit the Museum again in the coming weeks and months.'

Many visitors saw the Avro Vulcan fly over East Fortune for the first time in over 25 years. You can see it yourself here in this YouTube video.

You can also see the highlights of the show in our gallery.