RAF Typhoon team added to air display

It will join the Red Arrows, a Lancaster and two Spitfires from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, an army Wildcat helicopter, The Blades, Team Raven, Rich Goodwin’s Muscle Biplane and the Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight’s Mustang and Spitfire for the event in the skies over Guernsey on Thursday 9 September.

The Typhoon team of 29 comprises specialists from every aircraft trade. The jet is deployed for a wide range of air operations.

‘We are excited to welcome the Typhoon Display Team to Guernsey for the first time. Due to the pandemic, as for many military display teams, the Typhoon did not display in 2020, so it is a real honour to have them join the line-up this September. They will put on a great show for us,’ said Barry Neal, flying display director.

Organisers are still seeking more funding for the event to stage a full display.

‘We have had a great deal of generosity from the local community, and we are very grateful for all the support we have received to date,’ said event organiser Natalie Davidson.

‘This is a real community focused event, and there will be something for everyone to enjoy. For us to put on the full display, we are hoping for a couple of additional large injections of money.’

The Guernsey Air Display receives most of its funding from corporate sponsorship, private pledges and the individual ‘Friends of’ programme, alongside a small grant from the States.

Levels of support range from consortium membership from £2,000 to the ‘Friends of’ scheme from £15.

• For enquiries on supporting the display call Natalie Davidson on 729229 or email natalie@black-vanilla.gg.

• For more information about the Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display and the sponsorship opportunities please visit the website www.guernseyairdisplay.com or their social media channels @officialguernseyairdisplay.