RAF WADDINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
30th June and 1st July 2012
Held over the first weekend of July each year more than 130,000 visitors enjoy the two day extravaganza of the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Held at the Royal Air Forces home of surveillance and reconnaissance, RAF Waddington is situated 3 miles south of the picturesque city of Lincoln. The largest of all RAF Air Shows it offers a truly unforgettable day's entertainment for the whole family. Since the inaugural show, held in 1995, the event has increased significantly in size and stature and is now one of the country's largest and most popular air shows. The main purpose of the show is to increase public awareness and understanding of the RAF and its role today. All profits are donated to RAF and local charities.

The 7 hour flying display features aircraft from all over the world including the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Blue Eagles helicopter display team, the RAF Falcons freefall parachute team, as well as this years special event, the re-enactment of a war time airfield attack!

There is also an extensive range of ground displays with over 250 trade stands, craft marquees, a traditional funfair featuring a wide range of amusements and rides for all the family, classic cars & vintage military vehicles, two exhibition hangars and many hands-on exhibits from the RAF as well as the Royal Navy and the Army.

A large number of catering outlets and bars provide an excellent variety of food and refreshments. There is even a chance to enjoy the thrill of a helicopter pleasure flight and see a magnificent bird's eye view of the Air Show and the local area.