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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

WHAT A WAY TO START THE WEEKEND! It's been a fantastic day so far and we hope you've all enjoyed day one of our action packed air show. Let us know what you've enjoyed most today? #MidlandsAirFestival2021 #AirShows

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Ahead of today's @rafredarrows display, check out these amazing shots from their display yesterday! We cannot wait to watch them take to the skies now. #MidlandsAirFestival (Photo Credit: Paul Box)

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to have been chosen by Rolls Royce to showcase two immaculately restored WW2 fighter aircraft of its Heritage Flight. The first is the Supermarine Mk19 Spitfire!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

We are just over a week away from the @rafredarrows first display since 2019. Tickets are selling fast, purchase your Friday tickets now to see them first! #AirShows #MidlandsAirFestival

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Well the team at The Midlands Air Festival did warn you that we had another big announcement to come and this is it! On Sunday 4th June the mighty Draken Jet Fighter of the Swedish Airforce Historic Flight, will headline the Festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

WELL THAT WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL! We've just come up for breath after the most incredible weekend - thank you to everyone that came and enjoyed the event. Watch this space for news on next year! #MidlandsAirFestival (Photo credits: Scott Lee)

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

11 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome world famous French display pilot Frederic Akary, who will fly his stunning F86 Sabre M6 jet fighter at next year’s festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to announce the participation of the rare de Havilland Vampire T11 classic jet on Saturday 4th June only. Do not miss this best of British aircraft - tickets are available at

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

Well the Midlands Air Festival is still full of surprises and the latest one is we will be adding a world famous C47 Dakota to our Super Sunday show! Drag em oot will replace Sally B the B17 which has had to temporarily suspend flying operations.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Here is a little snippet from our huge air displays that featured over 45 aircraft this year! We are already looking forward to next year with more variety than ever planned to take to the skies above Ragley!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

INCOMING! The RAF Red Arrows have returned to the UK following their successful spring training overseas. The new 8 ship team are now preparing for this coming weekend and their first 2 UK displays of the season, right here at the Midlands Air Festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

5 years

On #InternationalWomensDay , we are delighted to announce that our first display aircraft will be the inspiring @LaurenAirshows performing stunning high energy aerobatics in her bright red Pitts Bi-plane #EachforEqual #IWD2020

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

SATURDAY SOLD OUT! Our Saturday tickets are now all sold, but that doesn’t mean you cannot still join us for a fantastic day out! Friday sees the first Red Arrows display of 2021 featuring all of their new formations as well as our signature Nightfire!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

8 months

Avro Lancaster of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flight. This historic big bird will be displaying on all three days of the Festival. It will make a solo appearance on our Friday Nightfire show, then on Saturday and Sunday will be joined by the Spitfire and Hurricane.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Peter Teichman has just confirmed that he will be making his first public display in the newly restored ‘Russian Supermarine Spitfire PT879 ’ at the Midlands Air Festival. Tickets are running out fast for this fantastic show, get yours now!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Our air display line up is complete! We have a whole host of teams ready to showcase their aircraft ranging from world class display teams such as the @rafredarrows and classic warbirds from @RollsRoyce to rotary stars and classic jets!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

For the first time, we are bringing the stunning WW2 Catalina amphibian flying boat to the opening day of the Festival! We will welcome this magnificent Warbird to our Thursday Nightfire show with the big cat taking centre stage in our afternoon air display.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

2nd - 4th June 2023 - Ragley Hall Estate - The news that thousands of people across the Midlands have been waiting for has arrived! The Royal Air Force Aerobatic team the @rafredarrows , will be appearing at The Midlands Air Festival again this year!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

10 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to give you all a nice early Christmas present with the participation of the rare de Havilland Vampire T11 classic jet WZ507 at the Festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

📢TWO WEEKS AWAY! We are so excited to host you all at this year's spectacular Midlands Air Festival. Don't miss out on the first opportunity to see the new displays for the 2021 season and the first @rafredarrows full display in the UK since the pandemic.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

INCOMING! The @rafredarrows have returned to the UK following their successful spring training overseas. The new 7 ship team are now preparing for the Platinum Jubilee weekend and their first 3 UK displays of the season, right here at the Midlands Air Festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to have been chosen by Rolls Royce to showcase two immaculately restored WW2 fighter aircraft of its Heritage Flight. The second aircraft is the North American P51D Mustang!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

6 years

We are delighted to welcome back the beautiful Catalina seaplane from the Plane Sailing team. ‘Miss Pickup’ was one of the stars of last years show, flying a breathtaking and graceful display of this iconic warbird. Once seen, never forgotten.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to confirm that due to popular demand and sponsorship from St Maur ( @drinkstmaur ), Warwickshire’s award winning Elderflower Liqueur, the de Havilland Vampire fighter jet will now be appearing on all three days of the Show!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

FINAL DAY OF ACTION! Joining us today will be powerful @RAFTyphoonTeam displaying it's brand new paint job, a range of hot air balloons, @RAFFalcons , Sally B and more. Which display are you looking forward to most? #MidlandsAirFestival (Photo credits: Scott Lee)

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

There will be a distinctly different sound at this year’s festival as pilot Tony de Bruyn winds up his two Garret T76 turboprop engines on the superb North American Rockwell Bronco OV10 light attack and observation aircraft. Another fantastic new addition to the air display!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

10 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome the jewel in the crown of the Flying Bulls collection, with the addition to our Saturday and Sunday flying programme of the amazing Douglas DC6 four engine 1950’s airliner!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Where did those 10 days go!? We love our hot air balloons, so what better than a Midlands Air Festival balloon montage finished with the very best of British!?

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

It's been great to see everyone out and enjoying themselves in the sun. Being able to open our gates again has been so thrilling and we hope you're all having a great time. We cannot wait to meet the rest of you tomorrow for our final day! #MidlandsAirFestival

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

5 months

Sadly due to technical reasons the vampire wont be able to display at this year’s Midlands Air Festival. We have managed to secure a replacement in the shape of the magnificent Folland, Gnat G-MOUR!

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@midlandsairfest

10 months

The Midlands Air Festival is honoured to welcome a number of the Flying Bulls collection to our 2024 Festival. The first of which we can announce, is the magnificent B25J ‘Mitchell’ medium bomber!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

9 months

The Midlands Air Festival is thrilled to welcome the stunning Flying Bulls BO 150 C fully aerobatic helicopter! This will be a truly unique and breathtaking display, as this machine can do things no other helicopter can do, including flying inverted (upside down!).

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

More great news for the Midlands Air Festival as there will be an early season display from the @RAFTyphoonTeam ! Tickets are running low already and so is premium parking, so get yours now before its too late.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

TODAY IS THE DAY! We cannot wait to welcome you all to Ragley Hall this afternoon. Gates open from 16:00! We have a jam packed show for you today featuring the first air display of the year from the @rafredarrows , our annual Nightfire event and more!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

RAF RED ARROWS CONFIRMED FOR MIDLANDS AIR FESTIVAL 2022! The RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, will be headlining the 2022 Air Festival, bringing 2 full sensational displays to the Platinum Jubilee special show this year. Tickets on sale at:

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@midlandsairfest

9 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to have been chosen by Rolls-Royce to showcase two immaculately restored WW2 fighter aircraft of its Heritage Flight. This aircraft is the iconic WW2 North American P51D Mustang!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

The Midlands Air Festival – A Platinum Jubilee Special, will return to the rolling parkland of Ragley Hall on Bank Holiday Thursday 2nd June – Saturday 4th June! Commemorating HM the Queen’s 70 year reign, the event will feature the very best of British!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

What a lovely summers evening this was! Can you spot yourself? #midlandsairfestival Photo: Claire Hartley

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome one of the most popular hot air balloons ever produced. The truly unmistakable Thomas the Tank Engine will be with us for all three days of the Festival!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

4 years

Judging by the response we received to the news that @RichgoodwinS2S will be flying his extreme aerobatics Muscle Pitts at the festival, you’re in for another treat.. Rich has told us that he may be able to bring his rarely seen blue Pitts monster, G-JPIT too #airshownews

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

The @rafredarrows have recently left the UK for their annual exercise Spring Hawk which consists of intensive formation training and display work up in Greece After achieving their PDA they will be heading back to give us their first three displays of their season!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

6 months

There is a real treat in store at the Midlands Air Festival, with a unique arrival formation planned from the Flying Bulls team! The gorgeous DC6 1950’s four engine airliner will arrive in formation with the stunning Mitchell B25 medium bomber and heavy twin boom P38 fighter

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@midlandsairfest

9 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome the magnificent Flying Bulls P38 fighter N25Y to the show! Built by Lockheed and christened ‘the fork tailed devil’ by its Axis enemies, this stunning aircraft found great success in the Mediterranean, Asian and Pacific campaigns

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

📢 We are excited to announce the spectacular RAF @rafredarrows @RAFTyphoonTeam @RoyalAirForce #Spitfire and the @RAFFalcons are all coming to the Midlands Air Festival in June! #AirShows

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

THE MIDLANDS AIR FESTIVAL IS BACK! Join us for more family fun at the stunning Ragley Hall Estate in Warwickshire. Taking place from Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th June 2023! Trev, James and the team cannot wait to be back, and hope you will all be able to join us once again!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

Well, the question everyone has been asking is will he or wont he? The answer is yes he will! Lars Martinson will be bringing the SAAB Draken jet fighter back to the Midlands Air Festival to take care of some unfinished business.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

RED ARROWS ADDED TO SATURDAY AIR DISPLAY! The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to announce that we are now able to welcome the RAF Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows on all three days of the Festival. This will be your first chance to see the team display in the UK this season!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Give a big welcome to Tall Steve! A first time appearance to this larger than life penguin, he has flown all over the world with owner Andrew Holly. Ticket availability is running low, don't miss out, get yours today:

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Don't forget our photo competition closes this Sunday! All you have to do to enter is email your photos to info @midlandsairfestival .com Photo: Scott Lee

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@midlandsairfest

8 months

It is often said that good things come in threes and the Midlands Air Festival is proud and delighted to announce that the RAF Aerobatic Team the @rafredarrows , will be displaying on ALL THREE DAYS of the Festival! Get your tickets before it's too late!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

1 DAY TO GO! The moment we've all been waiting for is right round the corner. Join us this weekend and catch the spectacular @rafredarrows @RAFTyphoonTeam a range of special shapes, hot air balloons and more. There are still a few tickets remaining!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Here are our balloon highlights from 2022! While the weather was a little tricky in the latter stages of the event for ballooning, the beginning was perfect allowing for mass ascents of over 100 balloons, stunning!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

On Friday & Saturday get ready to see the first RAF Typhoon and RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight formation display in the UK, in the sky over Ragley Hall, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters raids.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

📢ONE WEEK TO GO📢 Next week we kickstart our star-studded event with an action packed line up including the first air display by the @rafredarrows of the year, the largest display of special shape hot air balloons in Europe and more!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

1 year

In a weeks time, on Super Sunday we cannot wait to welcome the mighty Draken Jet Fighter of the Swedish Airforce Historic Flight! Conducting a specially created display for the Ragley Estate, get ready to hear the roar of the full afterburner!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

It's almost been a week since we opened the gates to this year’s #MidlandsAirFestival . #ThrowbackThursday to last weekend and some of the spectacular displays with this action packed highlight reel by @tif_live !

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

8 months

The Midlands Air Festival will be delighted to welcome the magical Stampe aerobatic display team! Taking us back to the heady days of the 1930’s, these classic bi-planes will give a beautiful display of classic aerobatics

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@midlandsairfest

8 months

hose coming to the Midlands Air Festival opening ‘NIGHTFIRE’ show, will be delighted to learn the the RAF front line Typhoon jet fighter, has been added to the amazing line up!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

We are pleased to give an opportunity to two young pilots who are just starting out on their display career. Bruce Buglass and Ben Gilmore will be flying their delightful little Taylor Monoplanes in a formation display.

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

We have some more great news from the Midlands Air Festival! World renowned Gyroplane pilot Peter Davis will be back this year at the Festival with an amazing display in his Calidus Autogyro!

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@midlandsairfest

8 months

The Midlands Air Festival is always trying to find that bit extra and at our signature festival opening NIGHTFIRE event we have found it! For the first time we are adding Chis Burkett in his Extra 300 flying a high energy twilight pyrotechnic display.

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

SPECIAL SHAPE NO. 36! We know we are a month early, but who can say no to chocolate!? Returning will be the Cadbury Crème Egg! Did you know, this balloon can fit 30 million chocolate Crème Eggs inside!? Tickets are currently on special offer for only 3 more weeks!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

2 DAYS TO GO! Did you know The #Typhoon can fly up to twice the speed of sound, with a top speed of around Mach 2 (1,550 mph). You can see this incredible aircraft and more this weekend. @RAFTyphoonTeam

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

10 months

Another breathtaking warbird added to the flying programme of the Midlands Air Festival is the Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XIX!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

6 years

We are pleased to announce the Midlands Air Festival will be returning on 17th – 19th May 2019! Join us for a fantastic range of aviation including over 30 aircraft displaying, in excess of 100 hot air...

Midlands Air Festival

We are pleased to announce the Midlands Air Festival will be returning on 17th – 19th May 2019! Join us for a fantastic range of aviation including over 30 aircraft displaying, in excess of 100 hot...

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

The team at the Midlands Air Festival still have a few surprises up their sleeves and the first one is the welcome addition of the rare de Havilland TII Vampire Jet! We are heading for another big sell out show!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

GOOD NEWS! We are delighted to announce our first air display booking for next year, the @StrikeDisplayUK Jet Pair! Tickets are now on release to the general public and already selling fast, so don’t miss out on next years spectacular show!

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

Our Nightfire highlights video is now ready, what a fantastic evening that was! What was your favourite bit?

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

The team at the Midlands Air Festival have been working tirelessly on next year's flying programme and we are delighted to announce that we have secured the mighty Grumman Bearcat FGF-2P for the air display! Tickets available at a discounted rate here:

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

Some of you have asked the team at the Midlands Air Festival for a helicopter in the display. The answer was of course we will but we thought we could do a bit better than that, so why not have four helicopters instead! We hope you will give a big welcome to:

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@midlandsairfest

5 years

Great news!! We are adding a stunning Folland Gnat to our jet finale on Saturday and Sunday!! The Folland Gnat was an advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft. It was used by the RAF Red Arrows for some years before they progressed to their current aircraft, the BAE Hawk!

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@midlandsairfest

10 months

There is always time to have some fun at the Midlands Air Festival and no one has more fun than the girls of the Aerosuperbatics Wing Walking Team! Our current ticket offer lasts until the last day of January!

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

The Midlands Air Festival will see another new display next year, with the first appearance at Ragley, of the Yakovlevs Air Display Team! They will fly their breath-taking big sky formations in six classic aircraft, with wingtips just feet apart.

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@midlandsairfest

8 months

The Midlands Air Festival started off as a spectacular regional event but over the years it has grown into a national and now an international festival. For this reason, we are delighted to have been nominated for a prestigious award from West Midlands Tourism!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

4 years

Following recent announcements, we are delighted to confirm plans to go ahead with Midlands Air Festival. Our plans will follow all regulations on capacity and social distancing measures, and we are confident that we can deliver an exciting and safe event. #eventnews

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

What does it look like inside the Disney UP hot air balloon? Wonder no more! Here is pilot Simon Askey conducting his final checks on inflation at this years festival!

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@midlandsairfest

6 years

And now for something completely different! We are delighted to announce that the Strikemaster Jet pair have been added to the Midlands Air Festival air display! Don't forget, early bird tickets are now on sale, get yours at a discounted price today!

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome two of the most historic and evocative WW2 warbirds to this years show, in the shape of the Rolls Royce Heritage Trust Flight.

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@midlandsairfest

4 months

The Midlands Air Festival is delighted to announce that the dates for the 2025 Festival will be 30th May - 1 June. Priority tickets for our Friends of the Festival will be on sale from 8th August and general ticket sales will commence on 1st September!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

SPECIAL SHAPE NO. 17! Now for one of the most impressive shapes ever built, the Scottish Piper! Standing at 156ft tall, Pipy, as he is affectionately known, is preserved in the British Balloon Museum & Library. Pop by their stand to find out more about Pipy and their collection!

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@midlandsairfest

7 months

The Midlands Air Festival is more than delighted to welcome the participation of the world famous Flying Bulls aviation collection from Austria!

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

We also have the biggest collection of special shape hot air balloons in the UK this year! Highlights of our character balloons include Tropsy the friendly dinosaur, the two Bertie Bassetts and funny bunny!

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@midlandsairfest

1 year

It's already been two weeks since we were basking in the stunning weather at Ragley Hall for the 5th Midlands Air Festival! Here are our highlights!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

Did you know the @rafredarrows are painted red for health and safety reasons. Red being most visible in the sky, although officially it is in tribute to the Red Pelicans, their predecessors as an air aerobatic team. You can catch the Reds next Friday!

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@midlandsairfest

2 years

The Midlands Air Festival 2022 is SOLD OUT! Please do not make your way to the event without a ticket - you will not be able to attend. Arrival instructions will be issued by email tomorrow as well as detailed on our social media. See you this Platinum Jubilee weekend!

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@midlandsairfest

8 months

It would very difficult to nominate the star of this year’s Midlands Air Festival but this chap would come pretty close to the top of the list! Its Rupert the Bear! Remember there are no tickets on the gate and we sold out on all three days last year!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

RISE AND SHINE🌞. This morning we launched the lovely balloon ascent over the glorious @RagleyHall . We cannot wait to meet you all later this afternoon. Gates open at 4, see you soon! #MidlandsAirFestival2021

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@midlandsairfest

4 years

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! This year @RichgoodwinS2S will be taking to the skies of @RagleyHall Joining the #MidlandsAirFestival 2021 this June, flying his incredible Muscle BiPlane Pitts G-EWIZ. Don't miss our special offer available now until 31st March:

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

6 years

Latest ballooning news - We welcome what is believed to be the largest flying special shape balloon in the world, the Superbike! Weighing in at 650kg, this enormous balloon is a mind blowing 315,000cuft of hot air!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

We are sifting through the mountain of fabulous photos sent in for our competition which closes next Sunday! In the meantime, here is an aerial shot from Bradley Lewis, one of our hot air balloon pilots!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

4 years

Our B17G Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’ is the last airworthy B17 in Europe and kept in the UK skies by Elly Sallingboe and her team for nearly 50 years. B17’s were the mainstay of the US daylight Bomber campaign in WW2. The B17 entered service in 1937 and carried a 6,000lb bomb load.

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Announcement! - winners of our 2022 photo competition! Each will receive 2 x adult tickets on a day of their choice. Air Display - Kelly Diane Hot Air Balloons - Ian Preece Nightfire - Martyn Foss Spirit of the Festival - Danielle Clarke Spirit of the Festival - Donna Howes

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@midlandsairfest

4 years

We are delighted to welcome Brendan O’Brien with his little Schweizer 300 helicopter, Otto! Grab tickets for a chance to see his unique display of ‘Chopperbatics! Our special ticket offer ends at the end of the month.

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@midlandsairfest

5 years

We are delighted to announce the third Midlands Air Festival will be returning to its original home at the Ragley Hall Estate from 29th May - 31st May 2020! Tickets will be available soon, but in the meantime, share the date with your friends and take a look at our new website!

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@midlandsairfest

4 years

Making its debut Midlands Air Festival appearance is Cornetto ice cream!🍦 We can’t wait for the summer weather to see these giant balloons take the skies! Visit for our site for a limited discounted ticket offer, don't miss out😉:

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

2 years

Continuing our RAF line up is the Grob Tutor! This aircraft is used to provide air experience flights and elementary flight training for University Squadrons, RAF Cadets and entry level pilots who will be starting their flying career with the Royal Air Force.

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@midlandsairfest

5 months

Another day, another change! But as you know, we don't do things by halves. So in replacement of the Pig special shape, which can no longer attend, please welcome....Michelin Man! Standing at 175ft, Eric, as he is affectionately known, is our tallest special shape taking part!

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Midlands Air Festival

@midlandsairfest

3 years

Did you hear the news? We are hosting @rafredarrows next month at our #MidlandsAirFestival in @Ragleyhall . We are just over two weeks away from our spectacular #aviation event. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect in June! Grab your tickets now!

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@midlandsairfest

3 years

Roaaar! A firm favourite will be joining us once again, it's Simbaloo the Longleat Lion piloted by Andrew Holly! Tickets are selling fast, with availability running low, get your tickets today!

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