Helston Air Day date announced (From Falmouth Packet)

Helston Air Day date announced

4:43pm Friday 5th February 2010

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The date has been announced for this year’s RNAS Culdrose Air Day in Helston.

It will take place on Wednesday, July 28.

Fast jets, helicopters and military aircraft will show off what they are capable of as they zoom across the skies, and visitors will be able to meet aircrew who have served on frontline squadrons all over the world.

New pilots who have just earned their “Wings”, experienced members of the search and rescue squadron and aircrews of front line squadrons that have recently returned from operations in the Middle East, will all be there to explain about their aircraft.

As well as an action-packed flying display, there will also be lots of things to see and try on the ground. Visitors can climb onboard aircraft, take a simulated ride in a helicopter, be winched into the air or jump into the driving seat of a military fire engine. For those who prefer just to watch there will be a full arena programme, with field gun competitions, motorbike displays, parachute drops and demonstrations by sea cadets.

Visitors will be able to try out different activities around the air station, including tackling obstacle courses in survival equipment, taking to the controls of helicopter simulators and having fun on the traditional fairground rides.

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