Public Military Events Thread - Worldwide

[Natala]

Open Cockpit Day - The Helicopter Museum

Contact Info:
Locking Moor Road
Weston Super Mare
Somerset
BS24 8PP Tel: 01934 635227
Fax: 01934 645230
Email: helimuseum@btconnect.com

Open Cockpit days allow visitors to have a rare opportunity
to access the cockpits and controls of selected helicopters
and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.

DatesEvents Date: 13 Jul 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Events Date: 10 Aug 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Events Date: 14 Sep 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Events Date: 12 Oct 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Events Date: 2 Nov 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30

Events Date: 14 Dec 2008
Day Opening Times
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30

* LAST ADMISSION 1 Hour BEFORE CLOSING

Accessibility
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Guide Dogs Permitted
Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
On site parking
Catering
On-Site café/restaurant

[bullock]

Sunderland International Airshow

Saturday 26 Jul 08 - Sunday 27 Jul 08
10.00am - 6.00pm
FREE

Seaburn and Roker
Tel: 0191 553 2000

The award winning Sunderland International Airshow promises to be another fun filled family day out at Seaburn and Roker in Sunderland. Voted England’s Best Tourism Experience, this year’s two-day event will feature an amazing display of aircrafts in the sky and entertainment on the ground. With high-speed jets, precision flying and displays that will take your breath away come down and enjoy the FREE weekend.

Flying Times:
Saturday 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 5.30pm

Flying Display
This year’s thrilling national and international display teams will include:

Royal Air Force
The Chinook Helicopter which amazed crowds last year will return again. This versatile helicopter has been involved in most of the recent UK military operations including Afghanistan and Iraq.

The RAF's most advanced fighted aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon will be making its third appearance at the show. The Typhoon is an agile, single seat, multi-role aircraft, optimised for high-altitude supersonic air combat, but also capable of operating at much lower levels in air-to-air ground roles.

This year is the RAF's 90th anniversary, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, comprising of the Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire will fly at the show. The historical aircraft from the flight have appeared in all 20 Sunderland International Airshows.The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will close the show on Saturday and open the show on Sunday with a dramatic beach landing.

The RAF's premier flying display team, The Red Arrows will amaze the crowds with their spectacular manoeuvres. They will appear on the Sunday only and close the flying programme at approximately 5pm.

Other RAF favourites including the Hawk T1, the Tucano and the Tutor will be back to thrill the crowds.

Royal Navy
The Black Cats Helicopter Display Team will be making a return.

Overseas Military
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will be displaying two different aircrafts, the F-16 and the Augusta Bell. Further international flavour will be added by the Belgian Defence Force Air Component with the F-16.

Civilian
The Blades Aerobatic Team, the dynamic four-plane aerobatic formation team will be making a welcome return.

Role Demo
Seaburn beach and skies are to be the stage for a rescue mission where the UK's armed forces work together in a ficticious but realistic military exercise.

The scenario is based on a rescue mission where UN personnel are captured by a hostile force and held hostage in a coastal enemy camp. Live radio calls and special effects will bring the demonstration alive and give a real feeling of how the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force operate globally.

The impressive 45 minute display will include Awacs, Tornado GR4 and F3’s plus Hawks, Chinook and Sea King Helicopters alongside HMS Southampton and RFA Lyme Bay.

Arena Programme
On the ground, the arena programme includes, the Royal Marines Commando Display Team, the Royal Navy Field Gun Team and The Band of HM Royal Marine’s from Scotland who will perform throughout the day in the arena and also close the event on Saturday with a ceremonial sunset (Saturday only).

The RAF Townshow will be brimming with exhibitions including Harrier and Hawk Aircrafts, School of Fighter Control, Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight trailer.

Visitors to Bede's Cross will have the chance to see a Royal Navy Sea King and Wasp helicopter up close and an Army climbing wall, the Military Police and a mine clearance demonstration.

On The Ground
Flight simulators, exhibitions from Pot Noodle, EA Games and Nintendo and a variety of entertainment will be available across Seaburn and Roker with something to excite and entertain the whole family.
Trade Spaces are still available, please contact Karen Makepeace on 0191 514 8449 or Karen.makepeace@sunderland.gov.uk for further information.

DVD
Airshow enthusiasts will be able to pick up a DVD of the event featuring this years flight displays and role demonstration for just £15.99 plus postage and packaging. DVD's can be pre-ordered at all information points, the autograph marquee and Planes TV's stand throughout the event. When you order a DVD at the event you'll also receive a FREE DVD of the Red Arrows Interactive In-Cockpit.

Programme
You can also pick up a programme for just £3 to make sure you don’t miss any of this action – packed weekend.

Stay Safe
Due to the large crowds expected at the event, please ensure that you:


* Identify a specific meeting point on arrival at the event.
* Attach wristbands to your children, these are available from the information points and police officers, alternatively, provide your child with your mobile phone number.
* Please dress appropriately for the weather.


Park and Ride Information
A Park and Ride shuttle service will operate between 9am and 7pm each day at Fulwell Quarry (near Millers Inn, SR5 1JT) and Community North Sports Complex (Kingsway North, SR5 4BB) and will cost £5.00 per car.

Car parks will be signposted from major routes to Sunderland and supervised throughout the day. Shuttle buses will operate at 10 minute intervals between 9am until 7pm when the car park will close on both days. Please note that the car park will closed at 7pm each evening.

There is limited car parking available at the seafront on a first arrival basis, which is £6.50 per car.

Free parking will be available for orange and blue badge holders on a first come first serve basis in Ocean Park car park, which is located immediately behind Seaburn Leisure Centre.

Temporary Road Closures
There will be temporary road closures to some roads around the event site on Saturday 26th July and Sunday 27th July as follows:

From 9am - 7pm there will be temporary road closures on the A183 Whitburn Road between its junction with Lowry Road, Harbour View and Pier View, plus all access roads between Whitburn Road, Roker Park and Park Avenue. Marine Walk will also be closed from its junction with Pier View. Some roads in Whitburn Village will also be closed.

There will also be temporary closures on roads between Whitburn Road and Park Avenue and Whitburn Road and Whitburn Bents Road (except permit holders).

Between 11am - 7.30pm each day the southbound lane of Lowry Road will be closed to all vehicles except buses.

Thompson Road will operate a one-way system on both days. From 11am - 1.30pm the road will be closed to eastbound trafic only. Traffic will be diverted via Carley Road, Swan Street and Crozier Street to Newcastle Road. From 4pm - 7.30pm the road will be closed to westbound traffic only.

Between 9am - 7.30pm each day Mere Knolis Road between Dykelands Road and Sea Road will be one way northbound only and a one-way southbound restriction will also apply to Prince's Avenue and Sea Lane.

Parking Restrictions
On-street parking is limited and all motorists are requested to park with consideration, particularly for residents. Civil Enforcement Officers (traffic wardens) will be employed on both days to ensure that vehicle congestion and obstruction, particularly along the main access/emergency service routes, is kept to a minimum.

Public Transport
A number of public transport services will serve the seafront.

The nearest Metro Station to the event is Seaburn (15 minutes walk to the seafront). Additional Metro trains will be running on both days.

The following buses will be available to Roker and Seaburn seafront from Sunderland City Centre:
Saturday: E1, E2, E6,24
Sunday: E1, E2, E6, 22

Go North East will be running three special bus services travelling to the event. These are:
A1 from Easington Lane - Hetton le Hole - Houghton le Spring - Seaburn Park
A2 from Washington Galleries - Concord - Sulgrave - Seaburn Park
99 from Hylton Castle - Town End Farm - Southwick - Seaburn Park
Shuttle Bus from Sunderland City Centre (Park Lane Interchange) - Seaburn Park

These routes could be subject to further change upon information from the police or due to additional road closures.

For more details, please contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit Nexus - Welcome to Nexus..

Visitor Information

Accommodation
There are a range of guest houses and hotels located throughout Sunderland.

Attractions
We also have a superb choice of attractions, with something for everyone.