One of our biggest free shows returns this weekend, after an enforced break. If the weekend weather is anything like the last event it will be a show like no other. No matter what however, thousands will turn out for one of our biggest Airshows on Swansea Bay.
In 2019 they smashed the attendance record, the weather was perfect and the organisers felt it was the best ever! With that in mind, and no event this year, we’re sure they’ll be looking to make 2022 even bigger, with even more exciting air display teams and entertainment.
The move comes after a string of airshows around Britain were cancelled due to continuing uncertainty about UK and Welsh Government’s ability to give the green light for very large spectator events.
We are told however, that this year promises to be the biggest and best Wales Airshow ever, for the next two days.
Regarded as one of the biggest and most popular free events in Wales and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to Swansea Bay.
To make up for the lack of show in 2019, the team put together an ‘AT HOME’ event. Showcasing the very best highlights and exclusive interviews from the various display teams who have attended and displayed over Swansea Bay including The Chinook, The Tutor, Battle of Britain, Tigers as well as the magnificent Red Arrows. It’s worth taking a look at their page to see what they did, it was really good. SHOW
In the meantime we don’t need any excuse to look back at what was a brilliant 2019 summer, especially at the moment, so let’s relieve that one HERE.
Breathtaking aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art military aircraft and vintage planes from the past thrilled tens of thousands of visitors in Swansea Bay once again.
The Reds will be joined by many more aerobatic teams and displays, to be confirmed in the build up to this year’s event.
The full list of their weekend appearances is at the bottom of this feature.
Confirmed so far for 2022
- RAF Red Arrows (1.50pm Saturday 2nd and 6pm Sunday 3rd July)
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Team Raven (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Tigers Army Parachute Display Team (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Strikemaster (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- RAF Chinook (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Mustang and Spitfire (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- RAF Tutor (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Norwegian MiG (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- Royal Navy Black Cats (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- The Blades (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
- The Firebirds (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July)
Tigers dropping in to the 2022 Wales Airshow
The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team will be dropping in on both days of the 2022 Wales Airshow – but that’s not all!
On Sunday 3rd July, they’ll will kick off the Swansea section of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, parachuting in with the baton itself! The baton will then be handed off and on to the rest of the relay.
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Swansea during its final journey before handing over to England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In Wales, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is travelling through Wales over 5 days, before returning to England and culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on 28th July. It started off on Wednesday 29th June in Anglesey, North Wales the Baton will travel down the Country and across South Wales, with a grand finale in Swansea on Sunday.
A busy schedule of activities and events are planned for the Queen’s Baton Relay, with opportunities to highlight untold stories from Batonbearers who are striving for change in their community.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to arrive in Swansea during the city’s Wales Airshow.
The planned schedule of activity for the Baton’s Sunday arrival in Swansea includes:
- Arrival via parachute drop with the Tigers Army Parachute Display Team – weather permitting
- Baton relay westbound along a short length of the prom then eastbound along the beach to the Civic centre area.
Members of the public are encouraged to get involved with the celebrations and embrace the arrival of the Baton, taking the opportunity to experience the buzz of Birmingham 2022 in their community. The Team Wales website will be updated with information over the coming weeks, with detail on the events and where to line the route.
The travel situation will be the same, we’re fairly certain of that. A range of car parks will be set up to cater for the event to help make your experience as enjoyable as possible. The advice is, to book in advance if you can – HERE.
The car parks available are usually tiered 1 – 3 based on their distance to the event, and there is also a brand new dedicated Park & Ride service, which was introduced last year, with new express routes.
Online booking is available until 5pm Friday 1st July for Saturday 2nd parking , and until 5pm Saturday 2nd for Sunday 3rd Parking. Pay on the gate will then be available on the day.
Last time they introduced an ultimate guide to the Wales Airshow in the palm of your hand with the official Wales Airshow App and we would suggest you download that now – HERE.
It’s like your digital programme, you’ll have everything you need to know about the event at your fingertips, including live updates, the official timetable of displays, plane bios, exclusive money off vouchers and much more.
The free Wales Airshow returns to Swansea Bay this Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July. For more information CLICK HERE.
The RED ARROWS have a busy weekend, here are the places you could see them, weather and operational reasons permitting……..
Saturday
1.34pm – Exeter
1.36pm – West of Collumpton
1.40pm – Southwest of Bratton Fleming
- 1.44pm – Northeast of Horton
- 1.46pm – Vicinity of Pontyates
- 1.48pm – Vicinity of Tycroes
- 1.49pm – East of Pontlliw
- 1.50pm – Wales Air Show, Swansea Bay (1.50pm to 2.12pm)
1.51pm – over sea (coordinates 513619N 0035730W)
2.19pm – over sea (coordinates 512007N 0035235W)
2.23pm – over sea (coordinates 511411N 0032049W)
2.24pm – Vicinity of Triscombe
2.25pm – Taunton
2.26pm – Southeast of Orchard Portman
2.28pm – West of Holmsleigh Green
2.34pm – Exeter
4.50pm – Exeter
4.52pm – West of Collumpton
4.54pm – Northwest of Wiutheridge
4.56pm – West of Throwleigh
4.59pm – Vicinity of Chudleigh Knighton
5pm – Teignmouth Air Show
5.01pm – over sea (coordinates 502936N 0032107W)
5.30pm – Exeter
7.30pm – Exeter
7.32pm – South of Bickleigh
7.35pm – South of Taunton
7.38pm – Northwest of Glastonbury
7.40pm – West of Trowbridge
7.44pm – Southwest of Swindon
7.46pm – Northwest of Cirencester
7.49pm – North of Burford
7.50pm – Brize Norton
Sunday
2.08pm – Brize Norton
2.10pm – Shipton under Wychwood
2.11pm – North of Whichford
2.14pm – North of Brackley
2.15pm – Silverstone Display
2.16pm – North of Cosgrove
2.44pm – North Hackleton
2.47pm – North of Priors Marston
2.49pm – South of South Newington
2.50pm – Southeast of Upper Heyford
2.52pm – Vicinity of Westbury
2.53pm – Silverstone Flypast
2.54pm – Vicinity of Courteenhall
2.56pm – Vicinity of Kempston
2.58pm – Vicinity of Brogborough
2.59pm – Bletchley Park Flypast
3.01pm – Southwest of Brill
3.04pm – Brize Norton
5.42pm – Brize Norton
5.43pm – East of Burford
5.49pm – Vicinity of Cinderford
- 5.54pm – Northwest of Merthyr Tydfil
- 5.58pm – Northwest of Cwmcerdinen
- 5.59pm – Southeast of Pontarddulais
- 6pm – Wales Air Show, Swansea (6pm to 6.22pm)
6.01pm – over sea (coordinates 513032N 0035548W)
6.30pm – West of Pontypridd
6.40pm – Vicinity of Swindon
6.42pm – Brize Norton
8.55pm – Brize Norton
8.57pm – Vicinity of Milton Underwychwood
9.02pm – Northwest of Flore
9.07pm – Northeast of Somerby
9.11pm – Vicinity of North Scarle
9.13pm – Scampton