MEDIA PACK 2019 WWW.BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM SATURDAY 27 - SUNDAY 28 JULY 2019 #BRAYAIRDISPLAY “The award-winning Bray Air Display attracts the very best on the air show circuit – pilots love performing here to the wonderfully enthusiastic and supportive crowd against the natural amphitheater of Bray’s coastline and spectacular Bray Head.”

WE’VE BEEN THRILLING AUDIENCES SINCE 2005…

The 14th annual Bray Air Display* will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2018. One of Europe’s biggest and best air shows, Bray Air Display attracted 140,000 people to the Co. Wicklow BRAY AIR DISPLAY coastal town for the two day event last year. The event takes place along Bray’s iconic Victorian promenade with the magnificent Bray Head as the backdrop.

This year’s line-up includes over 30 aircraft as well as parachute teams and helicopters. The line-up JULY 27 - 28 2019 includes the very best Irish and international aerobatic display teams and vintage aircraft. Previously featured RAF Red Arrows, Italy’s Frecce Tricolori, the Breitling Wingwalkers and our very own Irish Air Corp.

On the ground family entertainment includes an amazing funfair, helicopter pleasure flights, Fan Aircraft line-up, air display, all ground events and activities are subject to change without notice and may be Zone, hospitality as well as a superb artisan street food – all in all, a great family weekend. dependent on weather. *Subject to licence. It was recognised as ‘Best Festival / Event Experience over 50,000 people’ at the prestigious, national Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2017, in 2018 and 2019 we won Silver in the ‘Best Tourism Initiative’ category at the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.

It is estimated the two-day event contributes €3.5 million to the local economy.

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! “The award-winning Bray Air Display attracts the very best on the air show circuit – pilots love performing here to the wonderfully enthusiastic and supportive crowd against the natural amphitheater of Bray’s coastline and spectacular Bray Head.”

Sé Pardy Bray Air Display Director

Spectators can look forward to a thrilling line-up of the very best • Jaw dropping, dare-devil displays by Ireland’s Flying Dentist, UK Display team: WE’VE BEEN THRILLING AUDIENCES SINCE 2005… homegrown Irish aviation talent as well as some of the most Eddie Goggins and the UK’s Richard Goodwin skilled pilots from across the UK, Europe and further afield. • Drone package delivery display – from a vessel moored at • Exhilarating manoeuvres and mind-blowing aerobatic stunts The 14th annual Bray Air Display* will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2018. One of sea to the shoreline from The Blades Aerobatic Team - Extra-300 aircraft flown Europe’s biggest and best air shows, Bray Air Display attracted 140,000 people to the Co. Wicklow The Bray Air Display will kick off at 12 noon each day starting with just 12 feet apart  coastal town for the two day event last year. the ‘Ground Entertainment’ activity followed by the Air Display Bray Air Display 2019 line-up: • Richard Goodwin - award winning dare devil, renowned for itself. mind boggling displays in a modified aircraft  The event takes place along Bray’s iconic Victorian promenade with the magnificent Bray Head as Irish Acts:  • Vintage aviation style from P51 Miss Helen Mustang and a the backdrop. Some of the best display teams and individual acts from around Royal Air Force Tucano  the world will showcase their aerobatic skills and perform to • The Aer Lingus Airbus A320 will be a show-stopper  • You’ll hear two Strikemaster aircraft before you’ll see them! This year’s line-up includes over 30 aircraft as well as parachute teams and helicopters. The line-up thousands of spectators at the free weekend of turbo-charged • Prepare to be amazed at the Irish Air Corps aerobatic antics  • Picture perfect formation display from the Ravens aerobatic includes the very best Irish and international aerobatic display teams and vintage aircraft. Previously family entertainment. team featured RAF Red Arrows, Italy’s Frecce Tricolori, the Breitling Wingwalkers and our very own Irish • Eddie Goggins, aka The Flying Dentist’s jaw-dropping Air Corp. Highlight acts will include: performance  European aerobatic teams:  • Old world glamour from the Irish Historic Flight Foundation On the ground family entertainment includes an amazing funfair, helicopter pleasure flights, Fan • A display by a fully electric aircraft that will take off from on Chipmunk and Stearman aircraft  • Navette Bretonne – 100% electric aircraft. Ever seen an Zone, hospitality as well as a superb artisan street food – all in all, a great family weekend. top of an aircraft while mid-flight • Watch the Irish Parachute Club and The Black Knights free- aircraft take off from on top of another aircraft?! This will have • Aerobatic superstars The Blades; a team comprised of to be seen to be believed It was recognised as ‘Best Festival / Event Experience over 50,000 people’ at the prestigious, fall onto Bray beach  former Red Arrow pilots, including Kirsty Murphy – the first national Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2017, in 2018 and 2019 we won Silver in the ‘Best Tourism and only female former Red Arrow pilot who flies alongside • Search and Rescue display, honouring the selfless men and International acts:  Initiative’ category at the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. her husband Ben women who play such a key role safeguarding Irish lives  • The spectacular Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic team all • Pilot Dave Bruton flying a super Sukhoi 31 • The pièce de résistance - Amazing aerobatic antics from the It is estimated the two-day event contributes €3.5 million to the local economy. the way from the West Asian Kingdom Royal Jordanian Falcons

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HELICOPTER A DEDICATED AIR TRAFFIC OUR VOLUNTEERS SUPERB PLEASURE FLIGHTS CONTROL CENTRE MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE EVENT CREW

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM CATCH SOME OF THE BEST DISPLAY TEAMS & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT IN THE WORLD THIS JULY

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! Prepare to be amazed at the aerobatic antics on display at this year’s Bray Air Display. I’m sure will ignite the imagination of a new generation of aviation enthusiasts.

Sé Pardy, Bray Air Display Director

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM AER LINGUS JET THE IRISH AIR CORP

The Airbus A321 services high demand routes on the Aer Lingus short haul network. It frequently Our very own, celebrated Irish Air Corp. Approximately 750 men and women serve in the Air Corps operates on flights between Dublin and London. which operates 17 fixed wing aircraft and 10 rotary wing aircraft along with two simulators; a PC-9M and a multi-crew trainer.

Website: https://www.aerlingus.com/ Website: http://www.military.ie/en/home/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/aerlingus Twitter: https://twitter.com/defenceforces Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerlingus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aerlingus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishdefenceforces/?hl=en

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! THE BLACK KNIGHTS PARACHUTE DISPLAY TEAM THE BLADES AEROBATIC TEAM

The Irish Defence Forces ‘Black Knights’ parachute Display Team return once again to the With over 25,000 flying hours and more than 47 display seasons between them, The Blades #BrayAirDisplay. Watch as they jump from an Air Corps AW139 Helicopter at 4000 feet onto Bray Aerobatic Team is amongst the most experienced on the circuit. Seafront. Consisting of 30 exhilarating manoeuvres showcasing a variety of mind-blowing aerobatic stunts, The Blades Extra-300 aircraft are flown just 12 feet apart.

Kirsty Murphy, the first and only female former Red Arrow’s pilot, flies as Blade 3.

Website: http://www.military.ie/en/home/ Website: http://www.theblades.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/defenceforces Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebladesteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenceForces Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Blades-Aerobatic-Team-114860121967840/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishdefenceforces/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_blades_aerobatic_team/

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM MAKE-A-WISH CAP 232 & THE FLYING DENTIST IRISH HISTORIC FLIGHT FOUNDATION

Eddie Goggins aka ‘The Flying Dentist’ has been flying aerobatics for more than 24 years. Irish Historic Flight Foundation celebrates Ireland’s rich aviation heritage. The Foundation has wide This AVIONS MUDRY CAP 232 aircraft he flies is a French designed single seat unlimited aerobatic industry support from the Irish Air Corps, Department of Defence, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Stobart Air, wonder plane. Eddie’s flying display will involve G FORCES of plus 9 and minus 7G. That means that the Irish Aviation Authority. at times Eddie will weigh as much as 127 Stone…nearly a Metric Tonne! And when he pushes the control stick forward curving through the air upside-down, the centrifugal forces try to throw him IHFF is building a dedicated ‘Aviation Experience’ facility where visitors will be able to view historic out of the cockpit with up to 7 times the force of gravity! Which is why he wears 7 Seat Belt Straps! aircraft up close and gain understanding of aviation and flight.

Eddie’s routine includes manoeuvres such as: The Towering Spiral Cravat, The Salmon Leap and The Knife Edge spin.

Website: http://irishhistoricflight.com Website: http://www.aerobaticsireland.ie Twitter: https://twitter.com/flightirish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aerdynamics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irish.Historic.Flight/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFmh2KYQ15AoIAG-mLX0Lg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoricflight

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! STEARMAN IRISH PARACHUTE CLUB

The Boeing Stearman Model 75 is a two-seater biplane introduced by Stearman Aircraft Division of The Irish Parachute Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training of skydivers Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1934. In the immediate post-war years they became popular as civilian throughout Ireland. IPC is located in Clonbullogue, County Offaly. It was founded in 1956 by wartime trainers, crop dusters, sports planes and for aerobatic and wing walking use in air shows. paratrooper Freddie Bond and began operations at Weston airfield in Leixlip, training several teams for international competition. During the harsh winter of 1962, the IPC parachuted emergency supplies to snowbound farms in the Wicklow Mountains. IPC offers full training from beginner level to advanced.

Website: http://irishhistoricflight.com Website: http://skydive.ie Twitter: https://twitter.com/flightirish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skydive.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irish.Historic.Flight/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishhistoricflight

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM #BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM RICHARD GOODWIN – PITTS SPECIAL RAF TUCANO

Flying is in Richard’s DNA - his father Ken flew fast jets in the RAF and was famous for his Hunter The Tucano T.Mk 1 provides basic fast jet training (BFJT) to RAF and RN aircrew on their training and Lightning aerobatic displays. Richard will fly his highly modified Pitts Special S2S, ‘The Muscle pathway to frontline fast jet aircraft. It is flown by 72 Sqn with No. 1 Flying Training School (FTS), at Biplane’, at Bray Air Display. Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse.

The aircraft’s extensive modification programme has given this biplane enhanced capabilities The Tucano T1 combines the economy of turboprop power with jet-like handling and is capable of which allow Richard to perform a unique and extraordinary brand of aerobatics. This means that providing a full range of aircrew training. Formation flying, low-level navigation, poor weather flying Richard’s Muscle Biplane can perform double-hammerheads, high-alpha knife-edge flypasts and and aerobatic handling are taught on 72 Sqn, taking advantage of the aircraft’s excellent endurance the amazing ‘Tower of Power’ - torque rolls whilst flying backwards through the plane’s own smoke. to maximise sortie utility.

The newly reformed Tucano Display Team led by Lieutenant Matt Nightingale Royal Navy have been certified to fly the Tucano T1 at air shows for the first time since 2014.

Website: http://www.richgoodwinairshows.com Website: https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircraft/tucano-t1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichGoodwinS2S Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichGoodwinS2S Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichGoodwinAirshows/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichGoodwinAirshows/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tornado3828 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tornado3828

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! IRISH COAST GUARD SEARCH & RESCUE DEMONSTRATION ROYAL JORDANIAN FALCONS

Dublin based Irish Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 116. This Sikorskys S-92A Helicopter provides Flying 5 Extra-300 L aerobatic aircraft the Royal Jordian Falcons are some of the most skilled 24/7/365 Maritime, Inland waterway and Mountain Search and Rescue Service. aerobatic pilots in the world. The national aerobatic team was formed in 1976 with the mission of promoting peace and friendship globally through the art and science of aviation. 5 Helicopters in total operate out of 4 bases, Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo. Top speed is 165 knots. Max endurance is 4 Hours and 30 Mins. Max range off shore is 300 nautical miles. Max all up weight is 26,500 lbs (13 metric tonnes).

Website: http://www.dttas.ie/maritime/english/irish-coast-guard-ircg Website: http://www.rjfalcons.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/irishcoastguard?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RJFalcons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishCoastGuard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Royal-Jordanian-Falcons-official-fan-page-289217323204/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishcoastguard/

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM P51 MISS HELEN MUSTANG STRIKEMASTER NAVETTE BRETONNE - 100% ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and G-SOAF Strikemaster comes from Strikemaster Flying Club (SFC) in North Wales. The aircraft have A display by a fully electric aircraft that will take off from on top of a Broussard MH1521 aircraft while fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. a top speed of 450 kts and a sea level climb rate in excess of 6000ft per minute. mid-flight.

The Miss Helen aircraft is arguably one of the most historically significant Mustangs in existence The Strikemaster display includes high energy aerobatics with graceful linking manoeuvres - lots Pilot Hugues Duval became the first pilot in aviation history to cross the Channel on an electric today. It is owned by Robert Tyrell and regularly flown at airshows in the UK and in Ireland. of rolls, loops, barrel rolls, clovers and, fast and slow passes, all highlighted by the use of a purpose powered “CriCri” aircraft on July 9th 2015. built smoke system.

Captain Mark Petrie has over 20,000 hours flying time.

Website: http://www.misshelenp51.co.uk Website: http://www.nwmas.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/huguesduval Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ultimate-Warbird-Flights-1785419121510239/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StrikeDisplayUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrikemasterDisplayUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strikedisplayuk/

#BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! NAVETTE BRETONNE - 100% ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TEAM RAVEN

A display by a fully electric aircraft that will take off from on top of a Broussard MH1521 aircraft while Team Raven is a formation aerobatic display team that formed in May 2014. Having formed in late mid-flight. 2013 with just Steve and Barry they were looking for more RV owners with formation and display experience. Gerald Williams was an obvious choice with a soon-to-be completed RV8; along with Pilot Hugues Duval became the first pilot in aviation history to cross the Channel on an electric him he brought Mark Southern, with a recently acquired RV8. powered “CriCri” aircraft on July 9th 2015. Originally flagged to have Gerald as the lead pilot, a mind-set change from Simon ‘Sid’ Shirley in February 2014 lead to the purchase of an RV4 and the Team had a leader. Despite this apparent disparate collection of pilots, the Team have known each other for many years; indeed, Steve, Barry, Gerald and Sid have flown in and around Swansea in Yak 52s for many years and Gerald has flown with Mark for a number of years in ex-military fast jets. This has resulted in an extremely close knit Team that revels in each other’s company.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/huguesduval Website: http://www.ravendisplayteam.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamraven2017 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RavenDisplayTeam/

JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM SUKHOI 31 GARDA AIR SUPPORT UNIT

Pilot Dave Bruton flying a super Sukhoi 31. The Garda Air Support Unit was established in September 1997 with the delivery of a Pilatus Britten- Norman BN 2T-4S Defender 4000 fixed wing aircraft and a Eurocopter AS355N Eceuriel helicopter. Midland Aviation, owned and operated by David Bruton, has been providing aircraft maintenance services for over 22 years. The unit is based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on the outskirts of Dublin city although from time to time aircraft may be based at other locations within the State.

Garda aircraft are maintained on the Irish military register. Irish Air Corps personnel pilot all aircraft and provide maintenance facilities on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform.

Website: http://www.midlandaviation.ie Website: https://www.garda.ie/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Aviation-223045987714904/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angardasiochana YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/gardapressoffice

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DAILY FROM 12 NOON

The Bray Air Display is so much more than an air show! Why not enjoy the thrills and spills of the Seafront Funfair, dine alfresco at our Food Village, treat yourself and the family to a meal at one of the many restaurants throughout the town or simply bring your own picnic. You can even experience a breath-taking helicopter ride over Bray Head which all kick off from noon each day.

While Bray Air Display is a free family weekend, hospitality packages are available which offer excellent food, drink and stunning panoramic views of the Bray Air Display flight path from the comfort of our exclusive enclosure located on the strand. See brayairdisplay.com/hospitality for more information.

The #BrayAirDisplay is managed by Bray Summerfest with thanks to our supporters Bray.ie, the Irish Aviation Authority and Wicklow County Council.

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