Bournemouth Air Festival 2022: Typhoon displays announced

The RAF Typhoon will be appearing on all four days of the spectacle which runs from Thursday, September 1, to Sunday, September 4.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster will also take to the skies for four performances.

The Spitfire and Hurricane. Picture by Corin Messer

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It comes just hours after it was announced the Red Arrows will be wowing the crowds with four days of displays at the popular event which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Jon Weaver, Air Festival director, said: “We look forward to welcoming everyone’s favourite - the incredible, world-famous RAF Red Arrows this year.

“We’re so pleased to be also welcoming back the Typhoon and BBMF.

“Along with these headlining acts, this year is shaping up to be one of the best we have ever had, and we’re looking forward to making more exciting announcements to festival programme over the coming months.”

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Cllr Beverley Dunlop, portfolio holder for culture and vibrant places, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome back the Air Festival in 2022.

“The Air Festival is widely loved and attracts many visitors every year. It’s wonderful to see families and children having a good time – the whole atmosphere is electric.

“We have an amazing team that organises it and it’s such an important part of our festival calendar. I can’t wait to see it all come together.”