Keep on Keeping On! The Secret to a Happy Life at 105 Saturday, May 16, 2026 longevity music wartime resilience theatre travel raf inspiration bath centenarian Constance Pullom, a remarkable woman who played piano in an RAF band during the Second World War, recently celebrated her 105th birthday in Bath. Born in 1921, Constance displayed musical talent from a young age, learning … Read More
Torbay Airshow 2026 Dates Announced for Spectacular 10th Anniversary Event Saturday, September 20, 2025 torbay airshow aviation englishriviera paignton raf aerobatics tourism events devon The Torbay Airshow is set to mark its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in 2026. Organisers have confirmed that the English Riviera Airshow will take place from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, lighting up … Read More
Longleat’s Balloon Spectacle Returns Featuring Disney Characters and Historic Spitfires Saturday, August 30, 2025 longleat balloon hotairballoon disney aerobatics raf veday spitfire aviation festival Longleat Estate is set to light up the skies once again with its much-anticipated Icons of the Sky event from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14, 2025. Returning for its second year, this three-day hot air balloon … Read More
Sidmouth Air Show: Red Arrows Flight Routes and Schedule Thursday, August 21, 2025 sidmouth airshow redarrows flightroutes regatta aviation events festival raf sidmouth2024 The Sidmouth Regatta and Airshow returns from Friday, 22 August to Sunday, 24 August, promising thrilling entertainment for all ages. Headlining the event are the spectacular RAF Red Arrows, set to captivate audiences with … Read More
Historic Westland Sea King Helicopter Returns to Somerset for Museum Display Friday, August 15, 2025 seaking helicopter westland raf royalnavy yeovil military aviation museum history A towering piece of military aviation history made a striking arrival on a Somerset road as the Westland Sea King HU Mk.6 helicopter was transported to its new permanent home. Donated by RAF Heritage, the legendary Sea King … Read More
Exmoor’s Most Tragic Night: The Story of Eight Men Lost in a Wartime Plane Crash Sunday, July 6, 2025 exmoor stirling eh933 bomber raf memorial bridgetown wwii crash aviation Nestled in the tranquil woodlands near Bridgetown on Exmoor lies a site that once held a grim secret—a wartime tragedy lost in time. For over 80 years, the peaceful mossy slopes and bird songs masked the wreckage of a Short … Read More