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Press release

Monday 16th May 2016

French & Swedish Aerobatic Displays Set to Dazzle at Bray Air Display

Can the line-up for Bray Air Display 2016 get any better? Organisers of the hugely popular event have confirmed that display teams from and have been added to the already impressive event line-up. They join the magnificent Red Arrows, Italy’s Frecce Tricolori, the heart-stopping Breitling Wingwalkers and our very own Irish Air Corp on a schedule to rival any international aerobatic display. All eyes will be on the skies over Bray on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July*.

Four aerobatic display pilots from the Patrouille Tranchant aerobatic display team will fly French ‘Fouga’ aircraft at the two day event - the first time that this type of aircraft will be displayed in Ireland. Joining them will be a team representing the ‘ Historic Flight’ flying ‘Viggen’ and ‘Draken’ aircraft - another first for the Bray Air Display.

Se Pardy, event director said, “Bray Air Display 2016 is set to be our best event yet. We have been working really hard since last year to line up our most impressive event schedule to date and have succeeded in securing some of the world’s most remarkable teams to perform right here in Bray. It’s great to have so many ‘firsts’ on the bill for this year – including the Fouga from France, as well as the Viggen and Draken aircraft from Sweden. We’re very much looking forward to welcoming them to Bray.”

“It is going to be an amazing show – a once in a lifetime really. You won’t want to miss it!” concluded Se.

Mj (Ret) Stellan Andersson, Chief Flight Operations, SwAFHF said, “We are very much looking forward to flying in the Bray Air Display. We are bringing the Viggen and the Draken, our most powerful Swedish Air Force aircraft constructed by the SAAB Company. We will put on a fantastic display for spectators at Bray!”

2016 will be the 11th year of the Bray Air Display which will include a packed schedule of aerobatic display teams from across Ireland, the UK and Europe led by the acclaimed Irish Air Corp in this significant year of 1916 commemoration. The free, family event takes place thanks to the support of the Irish Aviation Authority, Wicklow County Council and Bray.ie.

The Bray Air Display has been established as a hugely anticipated and popular event in the summer festival calendar attracting 90,000 spectators last year. Those planning to attend this year should use public transport for a stress-free journey and arrive early. The full event line up will be announced in the coming weeks.

Visit the website www.brayairdisplay.com for event updates and details.

Our social networks are as follows:

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The Hashtag for the event is #BrayAirDisplay

The Bray Air Display is *subject to licence

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About #BrayAirDisplay The Bray Air Display takes place this year on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th 2016. This is the Air Display's eleventh year. We are one of Ireland's biggest and best Air Displays attracting 90,000 people to Bray for the display last year.

About Swedish Air Force Historic Flight (SwAFHF): SwAFHF is a non-profit organization, the aim of which is to maintain and fly a fleet of aircraft (primarily jets) which have been in service with the Swedish air force. Some of them are unique in the world, such as the Saab 29 Flying Barrel, and the (“Thunderbolt”). Other types include , and de Havilland Vampires, as well as several propeller aircraft. All work is carried out by SwAFHF members on a voluntary basis. http://swafhf.se/

About Patrouille Tranchant: The Patrouille Tranchant is an aerobatic display team based in Renne, France. The team fly Fouga jets. http://www.patrouille-tranchant.com/