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British Airshows - the shows, the venues, the aircraft, the dates
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and EnglishAirshows
Annually, usually in late June. See the calendar for the next show date.
Biggin Hill was a famous fighter station, which played a major role in the Battle of Britain and, despite repeated attacks, remained operational throughout. On November 2nd, 1939, a squadron from Biggin Hill shot down the first enemy aircraft of WW2, a Dornier Do17.
Shows at Biggin Hill are organised by Air Displays International, who are based at the airfield. Shows typically include a good mix of historic and modern military aircraft as well as aerobatic and formation displays. The Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a good showing of WW2 aircraft are regulars.
There are also usually good static displays with plenty of aircraft, 'dad's army', veteran and vintage cars, trade and craft stalls and fairground rides.
Because of the history of the airfield, there is often a Battle of Britain thread.
Biggin Hill is on the A233 in Kent, quite close to Bromley. From most directions, take the M25 and exit at junction 4. Don't try junctions 5 or 6, even from the west, because of congestion on nearby roads. The show is well signposted and there are usually several routes into the airfield to split up the traffic queues. Traffic news is provided by the airshow radio - the frequency is signposted as you get close.
The nearest station is Hayes, about 4 miles away. There are bus connections from Bromley South, East Croydon and West Croydon stations.