The show ended around an hour before than planned is it understood
RAF soldiers paragliding through the sky
The Southport Air Show was shortened today, Saturday, August 30, due to weather conditions. As always, the family-friendly event drew large crowds with fans eager to make the most of the programme of aerial displays and on-ground attractions.
The thousands in attendance for the first day of the event enjoyed the exciting mix of aircraft, including the A-26 Invader, the L-39 Albatross, and the DH Vampire, which flew in from Norway. Families also got involved in a variety of entertainment on the ground, including bungee trampolines, bumper cars, and a military village showcasing vehicles from the armed forces.
However, the schedule ended before originally planned. The show started at noon today, 30 minutes earlier than previously expected. The RAF Typhoon was originally due to close the show at 4:25 pm, but this was brought forward to around 3:55pm. The ECHO understands the show ended just shy of 3pm – around an hour earlier than expected.
The Met Office forecasted a “band of rain” moving eastwards through Saturday afternoon. It also said that heavy downpours and gusty winds would likely occur between 1pm and 4pm, but they are expected to ease later in the evening.
Thousands in attendance for the first day of the event enjoyed the exciting mix of aircraft
Organisers issued a statement ahead of today announcing a change to the flying schedule in line with the predicted weather. The statement said: “We’ve made a small change to Saturday’s programme.
“To get ahead of the forecasted weather, the flying schedule will now begin 30 minutes earlier at 12 noon on Saturday, August 30.
“Make sure you arrive in good time to catch all the action and see our amazing aircraft take to the skies. Don’t miss a single moment of this unforgettable show.”
However, it is not all bad news as tomorrow’s line-up is still to be enjoyed:
12:47 – de Havilland Vampire FB.5212:57 – Extra 330 – Melanie Astles13:09 – RAF Tutor13:19 – Fairey Swordfish13:27 – Rolls Royce Spitfire XIX13:37 – Douglas A-26 Invader13:47 – Jet Pitts – Rich Goodwin14:00 – Battle of Britain Memorial Flight14:20 – The Starlings Aerobatic Team14:38 – Sea King helicopter14:51 – Jet Provost T515:01 – Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers15:19 – L-39 Albatros15:29 – Great War Display Team15:44 – Team Raven16:02 – Strikemaster Pair16:16 – RAF TyphoonAre tickets for Southport Air Show still available?
Tickets are £12 per person with under 16-year-olds free to attend. You can purchase tickets here.
How to get there
Parking is available on Marine Drive, Princes Park, the Esplanade and Victoria Park. Car parks will be open at 9am with gates opening at 10am to coincide with the attractions.
Southport station is a short 10 minute walk away from the Southport Air Show.