The ‘Muscle Biplane’ will join the line-up for the Manston International Airshow this August (Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August).
The Muscle Biplane, appropriately named the Jet Pitts, is based on the Pitts S2S and has been specially modified for performance and superb power to weight radio. Powered by two jet turbine engines, in combination with a six-cylinder 8.5 litre Lycoming 540 engine, the Muscle Pitts is designed to provide the ultimate in spectacular aerial entertainment.
Crowds will be entertained by ace pilot Rich Goodwin, when the Muscle Biplane hovers like a Harrier and performs double-hammerheads and the amazing Tower of Power.
The Pitts Special series of aircraft, whose design turns 80 this year, will form part of the largest ever gathering of these machines on static display at Manston International Airshow to celebrate their milestone anniversary.
The Muscle Biplane joins confirmed acts The Great War Display Team and the OV-10 Bronco from the Bronco Demo Team, as well as RAF Falcons Display Team and flypasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Typhoon. Further additions to the flying programme are to be announced in the coming weeks.
The two-day family-friendly event will celebrate aviation throughout Manston’s history as an airfield, from its early development during World War One, through its RAF and Cold War years to its more recent commercial and recreational use. Visitors can expect to see a range of civilian display teams, harking back to the Golden Age of Aviation from the 1920s and ‘30s.
The ground-based element of the show will have live arenas showcasing displays covering some 100 years of aviation and transport history. Attractions will include military vehicles and classic cars, along with a variety of exhibitors and food concessions, live music, a funfair and community stalls.
Manston International Airshow organiser Bill Giles said: “The Airshow will have an educational focus and will raise both awareness and money for several national and local charities. We look to celebrate the past, present and future of aviation at the historic Manston Airport this Summer.”
Riveroak Strategic Partners, the owner of Manston Airport, is donating the use of the airfield as a venue.
Tickets are now on sale with an Early Bird discount valid until the end of May.
Day tickets start at £32.30 for adults aged 17 and over (full price £35.84 from 1 June) and a family day ticket for two adults and two children aged 5-16 at £81.29 (full price £91.39 from 1 June). Prices include booking fee. There are also concessions and children under five and registered carers go free.
Tickets include free car parking or use of a free shuttle bus service which will be operating from designated local hubs to help reduce traffic to and from the show.
To buy tickets and for more information about the show and full terms and conditions go to the website: www.manstoninternationalairshow.com
For trade and sponsorship enquiries please go to the website: https://manstoninternationalairshow.com/traders-and-exhibitors/ and https://manstoninternationalairshow.com/sponsorship
Or email: [email protected]
if i win the lottery before then , i might well buy a couple of tickets
To be fair those are good prices
The Bi plane, why does it need a larger radio than other planes please>?
So let me get this right…£32 to watch what’s in the sky (that I can do for free) and the ability to access over priced lukewarm greasy food combined with overpriced drinks.
Crash n burn.
Swerve.
Innit. You’d be better off parking up in one of the laybys/fields nearby to be fair.
well said The Brim , i could not have put it better myself , all that money to stare into the sky , and then a bout of food poisoning for good measure
This is a special event for INCEL’s who have nothing better to do with their time than stare at the sky.
Hi Dumpton, what sources are informing your opinion here? Wouldn’t just be bigotry, would it?
When they reopen Manston airport, I’ll be able to see an Air Show for free just by going to Ramsgate, can’t wait!
I remember the last air show, with the tailbacks on the Thanet Way all the way to Whitstable. I remember their being absolutely no traffic management on the ground near the site or on the approach. I remember the facilities on site not being up to snuff. I remember the over priced, price gouging on the food. I remember it taking 4 hours to do a 20 min journey on leaving…
Has KCC approved the road closures for this airshow yet? Will there be refunds if the show doesn’t get approval? What do our local councillors know about this? Luke EVANS / Amelia RANDALL / Trevor SHONK / Terry MOLE
I’m sure Amelia Randall will be able to tell us whether the closures will be approved. Her occupation is listed by Companies House as “psychic”. Give me strength.