Full line up announced for Westport Airshow
There are just four weeks to go until the first Irish Airshow of the year which will take place in Westport on 14th May. The full line up has been announced and is shown below. As always the displays are subject to change for a variety of reasons such as weather, operational requirements etc.
Eddie Goggins
This flying Dentist is no stranger to Airshows.
Team Raven
RV formation aerobatic display team
The Breitling Wingwalkers
Who are the world’s only aerobatic formation wingwalking team.
Pitts Special
A homebuilt plane by UK aerobatic champion Neil Parkinson
Sukhoi 26M
A high performance single-seat aerobatic aircraft
Catalina Flying Boat
The most-built flying boat of World War II.
The Irish Parachute Club
They are the only parachute/skydiving club in Ireland.
Christen Eagle
Described as a true sports car of the sky, which is flown by Andrew Fenton
The Strikemaster
A British jet-powered training and light attack aircraft.
Irish Historic Flight Foundation
The Boeing Stearman Biplane and The Chipmunks will be showcased by the Irish Historic Flight Foundation.
Gerry Humphreys
The Flying Cow will makes it way to the Westport Airshow.
More information about the Westport Airshow can be found on their website at www.westportairshow.com
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