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Kemble Air Show - The Cotswold Classic Air Show

 

Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009

Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009. Photo by Chris Cannon

 

Kemble Airfield is now known as the Cotswold Airport but to aviation enthusiasts is still known simply as Kemble. Kemble's claim to fame must surely be through its association with The Red Arrows, as it was home to them until 1983. Kemble is now the home to Delta Jets who maintain a host of Ex Military aircraft, including Hunters, Gnats, Canberras and Jet Provosts. The airfield also hosts flying Schools, clubs and various businesses and also organises several air shows throughout the summer.

 

Kemble Air Show website - The Cotswold Classic Air Show

 

 

Kemble Air Show 2010 - Sunday 20th June 2010

 

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 19677 N1944A/315211/B/J8 at Kemble Air Show 2010

This was one of the first big civilian air shows of 2010. Like many other shows Kemble celebrated the 70th anniversary of The Battle of Britain as its main theme, also with civilian display teams and modern and classic jets. The static park included a VC10 from nearby Brize Norton, a Merlin helicopter and a Jetstream T2 from the Navy, as well as classic jets and other aircraft. Starting the show were The Red Arrows performing their full display. Also from the RAF, the Tucano and Typhoon. Also making an appearance on Saturday was a TriStar from Brize Norton. Other participants were The Black Cats Helicopter Display Team. Other aircraft participating, a Hunter T7A, Jet Provost, Team Viper with their Strikemasters, a Dragon Rapide, Messerschmitt Me108 and a pair of Hawker Hurricanes.

 

de Havilland DH-89A Dominie 6968 G-AIDL/TX310 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB G-HHII BE505 Hurribomber at Kemble Air Show 2010
Team Viper Strikemasters at Kemble Air Show 2010
Douglas C-47A Skytrain 19677 N1944A/315211/B/J8 at Kemble Air Show 2010
de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 752 G-DHVM/WR470 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Eurofighter Typhoon at Kemble Air Show 2010
Team Viper Strikemasters at Kemble Air Show 2010
English Electric Canberra PR9 SH.1724 XH134 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Short S-312 Tucano T1 S023/T23 ZF171/LZ-R at Kemble Air Show 2010
Vampire Preservation Group - de Havilland Vampire T11 (DH-115) 15127 G-VTII/WZ507/74 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Hunting P-84 Jet Provost T3A PAC/W/9287 G-BVEZ/XM479 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Piper J-3C-65 Cub 4532 G-BPCF at Kemble Air Show 2010
O Briens Flying Circus Aerobatic Stunt Team Piper Cub landing on a moving trailer at Kemble Air Show 2010
de Havilland DH-89A Dominie 6968 G-AIDL/TX310 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Nord 1002 Pingouin II 274 G-ETME/KG+EM (German designed and license-built Messerschmitt Bf 108B Taifun) at Kemble Air Show 2010
Hawker Hurricane Mk I G-HUPW R4118 at Kemble Air Show 2010
Hawker Hunter T7A 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318/D at Kemble Air Show 2010
Royal Navy Black Cat Display Team at Kemble Air Show 2010

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin

 

 

Kemble Air Show 2009 - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June 2009

 

Eurofighter Typhoon deploying brake chute at Kemble Air Show 2009

Kemble Airport was the host for the Cotswold Classic Air Show 2009. With a large line up of classic jets on show over the weekend, including Jet Provosts, Hunters, Meteors, a Sea Vixen, Sabre, Venom and Vampire, as well as older aircraft such as a Mk I Hurricane and a Spitfire Mk XIX.

 

 

 

 

de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 824 G-VENM/WK436 at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 752 G-DHVM/WR470 at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 752 G-DHVM/WR470 and 824 G-VENM/WK436 at Kemble Air Show 2009
British Aerospace Hawk T1 142/312132 XX307 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Static aircraft line up at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hunter T7 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hurricane Mk I G-HUPW R4118 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hurricane Mk I G-HUPW R4118 pilot at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hurricane Mk I G-HUPW R4118 being refueled at Kemble Air Show 2009
Jet Provost pilot at Kemble Air Show 2009
Jet Provost in static aircraft line up at Kemble Air Show 2009
Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009
North American F-86A Sabre 8178/FU-178 151-43547/G-SABR at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen D.3 10125 G-CVIX XP924 at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen D.3 10125 G-CVIX XP924 and pilot Matt Whitfield at Kemble Air Show 2009
Team Guinot Wingwalkers at Kemble Air Show 2009
Eurofighter Typhoon at Kemble Air Show 2009

Images courtesy of Chris Cannon

 

The flying display brought together a variety of aircraft, from the Typhoon, BBMF, Westland Wasp Helicopter, Pembroke, Black Cats Display Team, The Aerostars and the mighty Vulcan.

 

Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team Westland Lynx at Kemble Air Show 2009
Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team Westland Lynx carrying ensign at Kemble Air Show 2009
Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team Westland Lynx at Kemble Air Show 2009
English Electric Canberra PR9 SH.1724 XH134 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Douglas Dakota 3 (C-47A) 10200 ZA947/AI at Kemble Air Show 2009
British Aerospace Hawk T1 142/312132 XX307 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hunter T7 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hunter T7 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318 deploying brake chute at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hunter T7 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318 pilot at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hurricane Mk I G-HUPW R4118 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc LF363 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Jet Provost at Kemble Air Show 2009
Raytheon B200 King Air BB-1830 ZK451/K at Kemble Air Show 2009
Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Gloster Meteor NF11 S4/U/2342 G-LOSM/WM167 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Hunting Percival P-66 Pembroke C1 PAC/66/027 G-BNPH/WV740 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Percival P-56 Provost T1 PAC/56/375 G-AWVF/XF877/JX at Kemble Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team at Kemble Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team at Kemble Air Show 2009
North American F-86A Sabre 8178/FU-178 151-43547/G-SABR at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen D.3 10125 G-CVIX XP924 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX G-RRGN PS853 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX G-RRGN PS853 and Hawker Hunter T7 41H/670792 G-FFOX/WV318 at Kemble Air Show 2009
Team Guinot Wingwalkers at Kemble Air Show 2009
Eurofighter Typhoon at Kemble Air Show 2009
Eurofighter Typhoon deploying brake chute at Kemble Air Show 2009
Eurofighter Typhoon at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 752 G-DHVM/WR470 at Kemble Air Show 2009
de Havilland Venom FB50 (DH-112) 824 G-VENM/WK436 at Kemble Air Show 2009

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin

 

The two day event was well supported with the added attraction of the flightline walk and the 'meet the pilots' tent as well as the normal static displays, exhibitions and side shows, also military vehicles, classic cars and custom bikes.

 

Review by Chris Cannon

 

 

 

 

Kemble Air Show 2008

 

Kemble Air Day is always a highlight of the display season, with very good weather conditions and some very interesting visiting aircraft and static displays. Unfortunately The Red Arrows were unable to come today because they were touring in North America. The usual mix of RAF participants and Kemble's classic jets made it a worthwhile visit to this particular display.

 

Panavia Tornado F3 753/AS092/3345 ZE887/GF at Kemble Air Show 2008
Panavia Tornados and Hawker Hunters at Kemble Air Show 2008
Panavia Tornado two-ship flight at Kemble Air Show 2008
Panavia Tornado F3 753/AS092/3345 ZE887/GF
Panavia Tornados and Hawker Hunters
Panavia Tornado two-ship flight

 

 

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin