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Does anyone know or recommend any airshows, that have campsites near for this coming summer.

Thanks In Advance

Hi, some Air Shows:

Southend Airshow

26/05/2012 to 27/05/2012

Don’t miss the spectacular Southend Airshow with fantastic displays from all the favourites including the world-famous Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Harrier, Tornado and Hawk displays. But that is not all, there are many more delights in store including the Essex FM Roadshow. Flying times for both days are 1.30 – 5.30pm with a street party on the Sunday between 6 and 10pm ending with a firework display. For more information contact the Airshow hotline on 01702 390333. Click here for the link for this event

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The Jubilee Air Show - Duxford

27/05/2012 to 27/05/2012

Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style, The Jubilee Air Show brings together historic and contemporary aircraft from the past 60 years and beyond. Enjoy a fantastic flying display fit for royalty. Click here for the link for this event ----------------- The Royal International Air Tattoo 07/07/2012 to 08/07/2012 The world's biggest military air show includes dazzling flying displays and a chance to see close up the cream of the world's airpower. The show is to be held at RAF Fairford in Gloucester. The ticket hotline is 0870 758 1918 and for all other enquiries call 01285 713456. Click here for the link for this event ---------------- Farnborough Airfield and Air Show 09/07/2012 to 25/07/2012 Farnborough Airfield covers about 1,100 acres and it has been home to the Farnborough Air Show since 1948. Last years show hosted over 100 aircraft and was visited by over 130,000 members of the public, making Farnborough International one of the world's largest temporary exhibitions. Click here for the link for this event ------------------ Southport Air Show 08/09/2012 to 09/09/2012 The 2011 Southport Air Show took place in July and attracted approximately 80,000 visitors to the town. With the famous Red Arrows, Tornado GR4, the Vulcan and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight amongst the flying display there was something to entertain the young and old alike. The 2012 Southport Air Show will once again take its usual home in September. Tickets will be on sale after January. Join our newsletter and we will keep you updated on Air Show developments, including when tickets go on sale Click here for the link for this event --------------- You can find the nearest camp sites from here Cheers  Ratty

Southport air show is very good and the CC site is just along the promenade from where it takes place. You wouldn't even have to leave the site to watch the planes

Best airshows I know are at Shuttlworth, old machines that are kept airworthy.

http://www.shuttleworth.org/

I have flown in there several times, and also make a point of going the day before the actual show when practice is going on, just as good as 'the real thing'!

Use UKCS campsite search,  to find a convenient /suitable site for yourself.

RIAT is the one if you are just doing one show, it is the biggest after all.

Best campsite would be this one http://www.airshowcamping.co.uk/ right on the airbase perimeter and most importantly very close to one of the entrance gates for show days unlike others that are nowhere near as close or so well organised.

I have been the last three years and always good but book soon as it fills up quick.