On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Bray Air Display soared back into the skies over Bray Seafront, delivering an unforgettable afternoon of aviation thrills and community spirit. Hosted as part of the annual Bray Summerfest, this free family festival lit up the Wicklow coast with a dynamic fusion of modern aircraft, vintage legends, and daring aerobatics.
The aerial program, which took to the skies around 3 pm, featured a stunning Aer Lingus A321XLR flypast, performances by the AeroSuperBatics wingwalkers, the Black Knights parachute team, Eddie Goggins “The Flying Dentist,” and precision aerobatics from Team Raven. The Search and Rescue display showcased the new AW189 helicopter and Beechcraft B200 King Air, while the Irish Defence Forces Naval Service added maritime grandeur offshore.
This spectacular event not only thrilled aviation fans but also delivered an estimated €3.5 million boost to the local economy—highlighting its vital cultural and economic role in Bray. The souvenir programme is available to download here.
Thanks to Paul Kolbe for the photos below. If you have photos from the show and would like them featured in Part 2 of this article, please email them to mark@flyinginireland.com
