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Pilot explains why it is a privilege to be able to take the skies in a famous American fighter from World War II for the crowds at major airshow Everything you need to know about the Scottish International Airshow...
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There will also be a Royal Marines demonstration with a beach assault featuring inshore fast patrol craft, offshore raiding craft, a Merlin helicopter and a full detachment of Royal Marines.
On Sunday, September 3, highlights include a Catalina flying boat, and the Wee Dram Seaplane, while the Red Arrows display team will provide the show finale. The ground event will include a funfair, classic cars, simulators, a future zone, virtual reality, Army, Navy and Royal Air Force displays. The family and Spirit AeroSystems VIP areas will also feature live music. There will be 15 outlets selling a wide range of food and drink to suit all tastes. Ayr is well served by trains and bus. There is a dedicated airshow car park, which is signposted from outskirts of Ayr, and costs £10 for the day and is a 10-minute walk to the airshow. The event is free to enter for the general public but it is possible to buy comfort seating to ensure a great position and more comfortable day, with dedicated catering, toilets, merchandise and the best views of the displays.
Prices for these areas start at £10 for one person and £45 for a family area pass, for two adults and two children. www.tsia.scot