Seething Charity Air Day, 7 Sept 2008
Seething Charity Air DaySunday September 7th 2008
Visitors to this years Seething Airfield Charity Air Day can expect to be entertained with some traditional airshow razzmatazz, much like that of those barnstorming days seen early last century.
Aeroplanes will try to fly under a limbo, burst balloons and attempt to cut ribbons in an entertaining set piece that shows off some real flying circus antics, not seen at airshows in recent times.
Seething Airfield will host the eighth Charity Air Day on Sunday September 7th 2008 and the show this year promises new features in the air and on the ground. In addition to the flying circus routines, a target will be bombed by display pilots – using bags of flour! 2 hours of aerobatics, aerial demonstrations and flypasts will keep visitors enthralled and entertained. Local and national display pilots will come together and provide breathtaking manoeuvres, pushing their aeroplanes to the limits.
Live music is always a popular feature and this years show promises to deliver entertainment all the way as we welcome for the first time ‘The Silver Bird’. The Silver Bird is a replica WW2 Electra transport aircraft with fully functional engines! And when the engines quieten down, bring on the jive dancers, for the aircraft will suddenly burst into life as a sound stage with music of the WW2 era. When the Silver Bird is resting, The American Tan will once again delight crowds with their renditions of wartime songs as they take centre stage, for 45 minutes of pure nostalgia. We welcome them back to Seething for the third time.Local car enthusiasts – vintage, modern and military (the cars, not the drivers) are participating again and in greater numbers following the success of last years show. The Norfolk Military Vehicle Group, Brandon Classics and Wymondham Old Timers will all have members participating with a varied range of vehicles on public display.
The event is proving ever popular with local traders since space for this years show had sold out by early June! Around 36 stalls will occupy the green, selling everything from hand made jewellery, aviation models and crafts to car products.
New to Seething is a display from the 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles as they were during WW2. Visitors can see a typical battlefield encampment, talk to the soldiers and just might, be allowed to look through the sights of one of their heavy field guns.
Plenty of entertainment for children to, with rides, an inflatable slide and a bouncy castle. For the younger children, Punch and Judy along with some magic from Professor Jingles should keep them amused, entertained and out of mischief! A full list of participants is available on the Seething Airfield website.
“We have a definite nostalgic theme this year”, says show organiser Paul Holmes. “Not surprising as Seething was home to several thousand Airmen during the WW2 era and that story is told most comprehensively in the old WW2 Air Traffic Control Tower Museum”, he adds. “But it’s not all about nostalgia, since the participation of Radio Norwich and their mascot ‘Norry’ the dog brings proceedings right up to date".
Thanks to sponsorship from Mitchells Renault of Lowestoft and Lowestoft Fire, along with contributions from local businesses, the organisers of this years event have been able to hold gate prices to those of last year. Proceeds are again being donated to the East Anglian Air Ambulance fund.
Click image to enlarge posterSo, if your looking for an exciting day of family entertainment, then look no further than Seething Airfield, and the Seething Airfield Charity Air Day, Sunday September 7th.
Gates open to the public at 10am and the adult entrance fee is just £5.
£3 Concessions and £1 under 16s with no charge for the under 5s.
Show Organiser: Paul Holmes.
Contact 01603 764834 / 07979 216772
Air Displays Organiser: Ian Davies
Seething Airfield, Toad Lane, Seething, Norfolk, NR15 1EL
Contact: 01508 550453
Website: www.seething-airfield.com/airday
