2019 SATURDAY 27 - SUNDAY 28 JULY 2019 WWW.BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM #BRAYAIRDISPLAY MEDIA PACK MEDIA PACK “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 JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM 4.6 MILLION BRAY AIR DISPLAY SOCIAL MEDIA MULTI BY NUMBERS AWARDWINNING REACH IN 2017 Download our full facts & figures infographic here http://brayairdisplay.com/media/. IN 2018 THE #BRAYAIRDISPLAY HASHTAG TRENDED ON TWITTER WITH 5.3M IMPRESSIONS 30+ DISPLAY FANTASTIC AIRCRAFT FREE FAMILY PERFORMING WEEKEND 20+FUN FAIR 30+ FOOD & ATTRACTIONS CRAFT MARKETS #BRAYAIRDISPLAY JULY 27 - 28 2019 2-DAYS OF ACTION & ENTERTAINMENT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY! HITS ON 4.6 MILLION BRAYAIRDISPLAY.COM SOCIAL MEDIA Up to 140,000 VISITORS IN 2018 WEBSITE 660k+ SINCE 2012 REACH IN 2017 IN 2018 THE #BRAYAIRDISPLAY HASHTAG TRENDED ON TWITTER WITH 5.3M IMPRESSIONS 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.