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MEDIA PACK 2018
SATURDAY 28 - SUNDAY 29 JULY 2018
WWW.BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM #BRAYAIRDISPLAY
IRELAND’S BIGGEST AEROBATIC FESTIVAL
The 13th annual Bray Air Display will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 2018. One of
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Europe’s biggest and best air shows, Bray Air Display attracted 140,000 people to the Co. Wicklow
coastal town for the two day event last year.
JULY 28 - 29 2018
Bray Air Display was recognised as ‘Best Festival / Event Experience over 50,000 people’ at the
prestigious, national Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2017 and in 2018 it won silver in the ‘Best Tourism
Initiative’ category at the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.
It’s going to be a thrilling spectacle. So far this year’s line-up includes over 40 aircraft as well as
parachute teams and helicopters. The calibre of the aerobatic displays at Bray is really second to
none; the Red Arrows make a welcome return as our headline act this year.
Aircraft line-up, air display, all ground events and activities are subject to change without notice and may
be dependent on weather. As well as the incredible display in the skies over Bray the event includes a food and craft village
featuring artisan food and specialist craft stalls as well as musical entertainment, and a family fun
fair.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy what will be a wonderful free event for young and old alike. See you
all in Bray this July!
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“The IAA has a long history of supporting aviation activities that help promote the aviation industry so
we are very happy to support the #AviationIreland weekend.”
Peter Kearney, Chief Executive
Designate of the Irish Aviation Authority
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the main supporter of the Bray As early pioneers of transatlantic flight, home to the world’s first The aviation industry in Ireland has a bright and prosperous
Air Display which is part of the Aviation Ireland #AviationIreland duty-free, and where aircraft leasing began, Ireland has always future ahead. This Aviation Ireland weekend will celebrate the
campaign to promote aviation across the State. been to the forefront in aviation innovation. dizzying heights aviation has already reached, and new heights it
continues to climb for.
The IAA also supports the Foynes Air Show which will take place Both Aer Lingus, an iconic international airline, and Ryanair, one
on Saturday 28th July in Foynes, Co. Limerick. of the world’s largest airlines, originated in Ireland. As well as The IAA is a commercial semi-state company employing
Ryanair and Aer Lingus, there are a total of 14 airlines registered approximately 670 people at six main locations in Ireland. The
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) aims to promote the Irish Aviation in Ireland, including Norwegian Air International, ASL, CityJet and organisation promotes and regulates the safety of aviation in
industry by supporting the Aviation Ireland #AviationIreland Stobart Air. There are 1,400 aircraft on the Irish register, including Ireland.
weekend, highlighting Ireland’s position as a true global aviation over 200 aircraft under foreign lease.
hub, as a nation of aviators and innovators. The IAA is committed to developing and implementing effective
There are 24 Airports and Aerodromes in Ireland including 3 strategies, regulatory frameworks and processes to ensure
The global aviation industry is set to double over the next 20 State Airports; Dublin, Cork and Shannon. A record-breaking 29.6 that aviation activities under our oversight achieve the highest
years from 3.5 billion passengers to 7 billion passengers by 2036. million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2017 and practicable level of safety.
it is now the 5th best-serving airport in Europe to North America.
The world’s aircraft fleet is set to double from 23,000 today The IAA is also responsible for the provision of Air Traffic
to 46,000 in the same timescale. Ireland has tremendous From an economic standpoint, aviation contributes over €4 Management (ATM) in Irish controlled airspace (covering
opportunities to capitalise on this global expansion and more, as billion to Ireland’s economy, with 40,000 people employed in the some 451,000 square km) and State airports, aeronautical
airlines and airports require more pilots, aircraft engineers, cabin sector, including; 9,500 licensed pilots, and 11,000 licensed cabin communications on the North Atlantic, and the security regulation
crew, lessors, air traffic controllers and airport professionals. crew. of the civil aviation industry in Ireland.
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THE RED ARROWS ARE SET TO BLAZE A TRAIL ACROSS IRISH SKIES ONCE AGAIN THIS SUMMER #BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018
RED ARROWS TO HEADLINE THE 2018 BRAY AIR DISPLAY!
The Red Arrows – the crème de la crème of aerobatic display teams - will headline the Bray Air
Display on Sunday 29th July.
The team first jetted into Bray in their distinctive red livery for the 2016 event and wowed the
crowds with pin point precision moves and graceful manoeuvres.
Anyone unlucky enough to miss their performance two years ago will have a second chance to
marvel at these master craftsmen this July.
Representing the speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team is the public face of
the RAF service.
Flying distinctive Hawk fast-jets, the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support
staff. Together, they demonstrate the excellence and capabilities of the Royal Air Force and the
Service’s skilled, talented people.
Since flying the first time in 1965, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team has performed almost 4,900
times across the globe. The Red Arrows are lucky to have both a wonderful history and the support
and interest of millions of well-wishers.
The Red Arrows’ 54th season is also the Royal Air Force’s centenary year.
The Red Arrows are one of the most famous and
accomplished aerobatic display teams in the
world, and I’m sure will ignite the imagination of a
new generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Sé Pardy, Bray Air Display Director
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AER LINGUS JET THE IRISH AIR CORP
The Airbus A321 services high demand routes on the Aer Lingus short haul network. It frequently Our very own, celebrated Irish Air Corp. Approximately 750 men and women serve in the Air Corps
operates on flights between Dublin and London. which operates 17 fixed wing aircraft and 10 rotary wing aircraft along with two simulators; a PC-9M
and a multi-crew trainer.
Website: https://www.aerlingus.com/ Website: http://www.military.ie/en/home/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/aerlingus Twitter: https://twitter.com/defenceforces
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerlingus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aerlingus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishdefenceforces/?hl=en
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THE BLACK KNIGHTS PARACHUTE DISPLAY TEAM THE BLADES AEROBATIC TEAM
The Irish Defence Forces ‘Black Knights’ parachute Display Team return once again to the With over 25,000 flying hours and more than 47 display seasons between them, The Blades
#BrayAirDisplay. Watch as they jump from an Air Corps AW139 Helicopter at 4000 feet onto Bray Aerobatic Team is amongst the most experienced on the circuit.
Seafront.
Consisting of 30 exhilarating manoeuvres showcasing a variety of mind-blowing aerobatic stunts,
The Blades Extra-300 aircraft are flown just 12 feet apart.
Kirsty Murphy, the first and only female former Red Arrow’s pilot, flies as Blade 3.
Website: http://www.military.ie/en/home/ Website: http://www.theblades.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/defenceforces Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebladesteam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Blades-Aerobatic-Team-114860121967840/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishdefenceforces/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_blades_aerobatic_team/
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MAKE-A-WISH CAP 232 & THE FLYING DENTIST THE CATALINA PBY-5A
Eddie Goggins aka ‘The Flying Dentist’ has been flying aerobatics for more than 24 years. 2018 sees Catalina PBY-5A celebrate her 75th birthday. She was built by Canadian Vickers at
This AVIONS MUDRY CAP 232 aircraft he flies is a French designed single seat unlimited aerobatic Cartierville, Quebec for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Autumn of 1943. Post WWII it was used
wonder plane. Eddie’s flying display will involve G FORCES of plus 9 and minus 7G. That means that briefly as a freighter, before joining a Search & Rescue flight where it served until finally being sold
at times Eddie will weigh as much as 127 Stone…nearly a Metric Tonne! And when he pushes the in 1961.
control stick forward curving through the air upside-down, the centrifugal forces try to throw him
out of the cockpit with up to 7 times the force of gravity! Which is why he wears 7 Seat Belt Straps! Catalina flies at air shows all over Europe and has ventured as far north as Iceland and Arctic
Norway, as far south as Marseille and Barcelona and as far east as Moscow!
Eddie’s routine includes manoeuvres such as: The Towering Spiral Cravat, The Salmon Leap and
The Knife Edge spin. The Catalina display consists of Dumbells, flypasts & Orbits.
Website: http://www.aerobaticsireland.ie Website: https://www.catalina.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aerdynamics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatalinaSociety/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFmh2KYQ15AoIAG-mLX0Lg
#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018SHAMROCK 1942 TRANCHANT JET TEAM One of the most recognisable and iconic planes of its generation. This plane revolutionised air A Celtic jet team from Brittany, France flying 4 Fouga aircraft. Patrouille Tranchant pilot Hugues transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its impact on the aviation industry make it one of the most Duval became the first pilot in aviation history to cross the Channel on an electric powered “CriCri” significant transport aircraft ever made. aircraft on July 9th 2015. Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Douglas DC-3 in April 1940, making it the fifth aircraft type to be operated by the airline and the first scheduled flight was a Dublin to Liverpool service on May 7, 1940. A total of 19 DC-3s were in use by Aer Lingus until 1964, flying from Dublin to English destinations such as London, Manchester and Birmingham. The aircraft type operated its first Aer Lingus European service to Paris in 1946, with Amsterdam following in 1947. Website: https://www.aerlingus.com/ Website: http://fouga.patrouille-tranchant.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/aerlingus Twitter: https://twitter.com/huguesduval Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerlingus/ Facebook: https://fr-fr.facebook.com/yankeedeltafr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aerlingus/ #AVIATIONIRELAND BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM
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‘THE FLYING COW’ VANS RV7 SOLO DISPLAY IRISH HISTORIC FLIGHT FOUNDATION
Gerry Humphreys has been flying professionally for 40 years and has logged over 10,000 hours Irish Historic Flight Foundation celebrates Ireland’s rich aviation heritage. The Foundation has wide
worldwide in 100s of aircraft ranging from microlights to military fast jets. industry support from the Irish Air Corps, Department of Defence, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Stobart Air,
the Irish Aviation Authority.
After completing a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Queens University Belfast where he
learned to fly with the Queens University Air Squadron, he joined the RAF as a pilot. Since retiring IHFF is building a dedicated ‘Aviation Experience’ facility where visitors will be able to view historic
from the RAF he built his own aircraft, the Vans RV7 EI-HUM. aircraft up close and gain understanding of aviation and flight.
He is a senior instructor with Atlantic Flight Training Academy, a Director of the Foynes Flying Boat
Museum (he also has a seaplane rating) and Chairman of the General Aviation Safety Council of
Ireland.
Website: http://aerdynamics.ie/pilots/gerry-humphreys/ Website: http://irishhistoricflight.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aerdynamics Twitter: https://twitter.com/flightirish
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irish.Historic.Flight/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoricflight
#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018STEARMAN IRISH PARACHUTE CLUB
The Boeing Stearman Model 75 is a two-seater biplane introduced by Stearman Aircraft Division of The Irish Parachute Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training of skydivers
Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1934. In the immediate post-war years they became popular as civilian throughout Ireland. IPC is located in Clonbullogue, County Offaly. It was founded in 1956 by wartime
trainers, crop dusters, sports planes and for aerobatic and wing walking use in air shows. paratrooper Freddie Bond and began operations at Weston airfield in Leixlip, training several teams
for international competition. During the harsh winter of 1962, the IPC parachuted emergency
supplies to snowbound farms in the Wicklow Mountains. IPC offers full training from beginner level
to advanced.
Website: http://irishhistoricflight.com Website: http://skydive.ie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flightirish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skydive.ie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irish.Historic.Flight/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoricflight
#AVIATIONIRELAND BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COMRICHARD GOODWIN – PITTS SPECIAL IRISH COAST GUARD SEARCH & RESCUE DEMONSTRATION
Flying is in Richard’s DNA - his father Ken flew fast jets in the RAF and was famous for his Hunter Dublin based Irish Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 116. This Sikorskys S-92A Helicopter provides
and Lightning aerobatic displays. Richard will fly his highly modified Pitts Special S2S, ‘The Muscle 24/7/365 Maritime, Inland waterway and Mountain Search and Rescue Service.
Biplane’, at Bray Air Display.
5 Helicopters in total operate out of 4 bases, Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo. Top speed is
The aircraft’s extensive modification programme has given this biplane enhanced capabilities 165 knots. Max endurance is 4 Hours and 30 Mins. Max range off shore is 300 nautical miles. Max all
which allow Richard to perform a unique and extraordinary brand of aerobatics. This means that up weight is 26,500 lbs (13 metric tonnes).
Richard’s Muscle Biplane can perform double-hammerheads, high-alpha knife-edge flypasts and
the amazing ‘Tower of Power’ - torque rolls whilst flying backwards through the plane’s own smoke.
Website: http://www.richgoodwinairshows.com Website: http://www.dttas.ie/maritime/english/irish-coast-guard-ircg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichGoodwinS2S Twitter: https://twitter.com/irishcoastguard?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichGoodwinAirshows/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishCoastGuard/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tornado3828 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishcoastguard/
#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018ROYAL JORDANIAN FALCONS ME109 + MUSTANG
Flying 5 Extra-300 L aerobatic aircraft the Royal Jordian Falcons are some of the most skilled The ME109 was built in the 1950s and flown until 1965. Between 1967 and 68 the aircraft featured
aerobatic pilots in the world. The national aerobatic team was formed in 1976 with the mission of in the film ‘The Battle of Britain’.
promoting peace and friendship globally through the art and science of aviation.
This dual-control P-51 Mustang is the only of its type in the UK, manufactured in 1945. It was fully
restored in California in the early 2000s.
Website: http://www.rjfalcons.com/ Website: http://ultimatewarbirdflights.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RJFalcons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ultimate-Warbird-Flights-1785419121510239/
#AVIATIONIRELAND BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COMSTRIKEMASTER VIGGEN
G-SOAF Strikemaster comes from Strikemaster Flying Club (SFC) in North Wales. The aircraft have Swedish Air Force Historic Flight (SwAFHF) is a non-profit organization, the aim of which is to
a top speed of 450 kts and a sea level climb rate in excess of 6000ft per minute. maintain and fly a fleet of aircraft (primarily jets) which have been in service with the Swedish Air
Force.
The Strikemaster display includes high energy aerobatics with graceful linking manoeuvres - lots
of rolls, loops, barrel rolls, clovers and, fast and slow passes, all highlighted by the use of a purpose
built smoke system.
Captain Mark Petrie has over 20,000 hours flying time.
Website: http://www.nwmas.com Website: http://www.swafhf.se
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StrikeDisplayUK Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwAFHF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrikemasterDisplayUK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strikedisplayuk/
#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018WILDCAT AEROBATICS GARDA AIR SUPPORT UNIT
One of the most exciting acts on the air show scene, displaying close formation aerobatics and The Garda Air Support Unit was established in September 1997 with the delivery of a Pilatus Britten-
precision synchronised flying in the iconic Pitts Special biplane. Norman BN 2T-4S Defender 4000 fixed wing aircraft and a Eurocopter AS355N Eceuriel helicopter.
Over the years, the team has developed an exciting choreographed air show act that combines a The unit is based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on the outskirts of Dublin city although from
graceful mix of balletic, close formation aerobatics and high speed opposition passes where their time to time aircraft may be based at other locations within the State.
closing speed is in excess of 400mph.
Garda aircraft are maintained on the Irish military register. Irish Air Corps personnel pilot all aircraft
The team regularly displays all over the UK, the Channel Islands and northern Europe. and provide maintenance facilities on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform.
Website: https://www.wildcataerobatics.com Website: https://www.garda.ie/en/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WildcatAeros Twitter: https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildcatAerobatics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angardasiochana
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildcat_aeros/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/gardapressoffice
#AVIATIONIRELAND BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COMA FAMILY FUN
WEEKEND
DAILY FROM 12 NOON
Activities will kick off from noon each day with a fun-fair, live
music, food and craft markets. Spectators can even experience a
breath-taking helicopter ride over Bray Head, hike the exhilarating
Cliff Walk, or enjoy a sedate stroll along Bray’s magnificent
Victorian prom before the air display begins.
While Bray Air Display is a free family weekend, hospitality
packages are available which offer excellent food, drink and
stunning panoramic views of the Bray Air Display flight path from
the comfort of a grandstand located along the shoreline.
The #BrayAirDisplay is managed by Bray Summerfest Committee
with thanks to main supporter the Irish Aviation Authority, as well
as Wicklow County Council & Bray.ie.
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#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 28 - 29 2018Our aim is to provide journalists and media outlets easy access to detailed information about
#BrayAirDisplay.
View our previous event highlights
• 2017 event video highlights: https://youtu.be/fw-oFkWZgn8.
• 2016 event video highlights: https://youtu.be/8vDjAKikjjE.
Access our latest press releases here: http://brayairdisplay.com/media/press-packs-releases/.
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Applicants must be part of the editorial team, or on an assignment for, a specific publication,
broadcast media or news service attending to specifically cover the event. Press ID & public liability
insurance documents with Wicklow County Council and Bray Air Display indemnified on them is
required in advance as press passes will be issued on-site and will grant Media access.
Media accreditation is at the discretion of the Bray Air Display Press Office.
You can complete the online application form here: http://brayairdisplay.com/media/.
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