DAZZLING displays by aircraft old and new entertained thousands of people on day two of the 2022 Bournemouth Air Festival.
After a cloudy start, blue skies appeared by early afternoon allowing perfect conditions for a full line-up of flying enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Air show favourites including the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers, the RAF Chinook and the Typhoon, all made appearances, with the Red Arrows being a much anticipated favourite with crowds.
The event took off promptly at 12.45pm when aerobatic display team, the Firebirds took to the skies and more than a dozen displays followed suit throughout the afternoon.
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During the first half of the programme, it was announced the wingwalkers would be postponed due to a technical problem.
However, they resumed flying with the rest of the programme after the break at 3pm and made a welcome return performing their daring acrobatics high in the sky.
The Battle of Britain Memorial flight featuring the Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire once again flew majestically over Bournemouth seafront this year commemorating those who have fallen in the service of this country.
Ahead of the Typhoon’s deafening display, fans Zoe and John from Canterbury, said they regularly come down to Bournemouth and would be staying for the weekend to see the Typhoon and the Red Arrows.
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The RAF Typhoon ripped through Bournemouth’s skies in a display of speed, power and agility. Travelling at more than 1,380 miles an hour, the turbofan engine plane forced many passers by to cover their ears as it flew across the beach.
The unmistakable sound of the Chinook followed suit alongside The Blades, the twin-rotor helicopter has the capacity to carry up to 55 troops or 10 tonnes of cargo.
Waiting for the Chinook, Ferndown residents Davina and Jaz said: “We are hoping to be back tomorrow to see it again, depending on the weather.”
Dubbed the Platinum Jubilee Bournemouth Air Festival in celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, the Red Arrows put on a spectacular display in red, white and blue, drawing a heart in the sky which prompted cheers from the appreciative crowds.
The Red Arrows fly over Bournemouth in red, white and blue for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee @Bournemouthecho #BmthAirFest pic.twitter.com/nzXooAFbNo
— Lauren Joy (@LaurenJy_) September 2, 2022
The seven jets delivered a full display after a day after the squad were forced to curtail their performance on Thursday when Red 6 had “irregular engine indications” which led to the aircraft being escorted back to Bournemouth Airport.
As well as the incredible air displays, there was plenty of entertainment on the ground, including food and information stalls for families to enjoy.
Festival goers visiting this weekend, will be treated to a new stunt which will be performed in the air and at sea.
Sunseeker’s high performance day boat, the Hawk 38, will be pitted against aerobatic plane G-JPIT, in the new Sea and Sky Sprint.
G-JPIT is a custom built, highly modified Pitts Biplane that gives it enhanced manoeuvrability and unparalleled power-to-weight ratio.
Meanwhile the Sunseeker Hawk 38 delivers a top speed of up to 70mph (62kts).
The Sea and Sky Sprint will take place on Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, of the four-day festival.
Other displays scheduled to take place today include the Swordfish and Wasp, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Royal Navy Wildcat with the Red Arrows finishing the day flying at 4.30pm.
This year's final Night Air display will feature the Spitfire, Typhoon, Tigers, Firebirds and Otto the Helicopter.
The day will culminate in a firework display on Bournemouth seafront at 10pm.
Then on Sunday, the flying schedule will kick-off with the Red Arrows at 1.30pm.
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