Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Next airshow: July 28-29, 2007
The Sunderland International Air Show is the largest free airshow in Europe. While most airshows are held at airports, this one takes place on the seafront at Seaburn. More than a million people enjoy the Sunderland Air Show every year. It features civilian, vintage, and military jet aircraft. The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team usually performs, as does the Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Team. Previous aerial displays have also included the Pitts Special and the B17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’.
The airshow takes over the entire Sunderland coastline with displays, vendors, and ground entertainment. Visit the Sunderland Sunderland International Air Show at http://www.sunderland-airshow.com/ or call +44 (0)191 553 2006 and tell them airplanes.com sent you!