Full schedule for Rhyl Airshow and aircraft we think will (and wont) be using Hawarden airport this year

Red Arrows pull of Rhyl Airshow due to poor weather conditions

Dakota over Deeside @DeesideDotCom #RAF100 #RhylAirShow pic.twitter.com/MAuA1wT7S1

— Charlie Thomas (@charlthomas648) August 25, 2018

Rhyl Airshow will celebrate its 10th year over the Bank Holiday weekend with thousands of spectators watching stunning displays in the skies above the town.

Held over Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th August, spectators will get to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring a Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota and the Red Devils Parachute Display Team.

There will also be Russian and German military aircraft from the Second World War, a gyroplane display which can fly within a 100ft of the crowd, and the aerobatic display team Raven.

Events in the air get underway at 2pm on both days, ground-based attractions include a replica Hurricane and Spitfire, a host of military vehicles, a Winston Churchill impersonator and stands from the Royal Air Force, the Royal British Legion, Ellesmere Port Speedway Museum and many more.

Hawarden Side Show:

One of the highlights of Rhyl airshow is a spectacular display by the RAF Red Arrow, previous years has seen the world renowned acrobat team use Hawarden airport as a base.

Speculation had been swirling around for several weeks that the Red Arrows had ditched their usual plans to use the Airbus operated airfield, this was confirmed earlier this week.

It is understood they were not able to negotiate time slots, Airbus declined offer any comment when asked.  

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota were also expected to use Hawarden airport however several reports on social media suggest they may have changed plans, those changes have not been reflected via BBMF social media posts as yet and still show they will be using Hawarden.

Weather and serviceability permitting (as we always say!), here is the flying plan for the next week. pic.twitter.com/YbC34uHMIv

— RAF BBMF (@RAFBBMF) August 23, 2018

Aircraft still expected to fly from Hawarden over the weekend include a Bristol Blenheim, the Hawarden based Strikemasters, Yak and the Red Devils parachute team onboard their Sky Van aircraft – of course all dependent on weather.

If you are going to Rhyl park and ride services will be in operation during the air show and services from Prestatyn and St Asaph will operate into Rhyl to reduce traffic congestion during the event.

Police are reminding visitors to make plans to avoid getting caught up in the traffic, North Wales Police will be working in partnership with Denbighshire County Council and the other emergency services to ensure a safe event.

Officers will be patrolling the streets and additional safety measure will be in place for reassurance.

Traffic plans have been drawn up by the council and event organisers and people are encouraged to allow plenty of time for their journey and to follow the signs relating to the park and ride services which will be operating. Supt Nick Evans said:

“This is always a great event for Rhyl and we want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable weekend. It is important that those attending the event follow the traffic management signage which will be in place. A park and ride facility will be in operation which will assist those attending to avoid the traffic congestion.” “Please ensure that your vehicles are locked and secure and that all valuables are removed.”

Police have warned people not to fly drones in the area of the air show as it will be subject to a Restricted Airspace Temporary Order, “any breaches of which will be prosecuted.”

Morning all.#RhylAirShow is on this weekend. Trains will be busy, especially after the close of the air show each day.

Please be patient & considerate. If you have a pram, fold it up before boarding if possible.

We will be about to assist @ArrivaTW staff at Rhyl.

— BTP North Wales (@BTPNorthWales) August 25, 2018

Schedule

Park and ride services will operate from Ffrith Beach, Prestayn and Ysgol Glan Clwyd, St Asaph at a cost of £5 to park all day with a shuttle bus operating at regular intervals.

Rhyl car parks at the Sky Tower, Morley Road, West Kinmel Street, the Pavilion Theatre and Quay Street will be in operation but the town’s underground car park is currently closed for a major refurbishment.

This year’s Rhyl Air Show is supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

The Red Arrows will close Rhyl Air Show on Sunday, with the Bristol Blenheim closing proceedings on Saturday with full line-up details and information about park and ride services available at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/rhylairshow