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Competition time! We have a family ticket (two adults and two children) to the amazing International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton on Saturday 13 July 2019.

To have a chance of winning, simply send an email marked ‘Air Day Competition’ to email hidden; JavaScript is required to reach us no later than 8 May 2019. The email must include your name, address and telephone number. The winner will be picked from the entire entrant and their details passed on to the event organisers to arrange delivery of the prize.

The Royal Navy International Air Day will include over five hours of dazzling flying displays featuring fast jets, historic warbirds, helicopters, formation aerobatic display teams and role demonstrations enhanced by spectacular pyrotechnics and flares. Some of the world’s most capable pilots and their aircraft, both in the air and on the ground will be on display, providing an opportunity to see some magnificent equipment and meet the professional personnel in a family-friendly environment.

There are already some rare and exciting aircraft confirmed. Watch the world’s only flying Westland Wessex HU5 open the show; see the Red Arrows perform one of their last UK displays this year before their tour of North America and get ready to be blown away by the Typhoon when it ‘Brings the Noise’. They will be joined by many other military aircraft from around the world.

In the STEM Zone, children can take part in many interactive activities providing opportunities to learn about the fascinating modern cutting-edge technology that is around us every day. Expect some ultimate family entertainment with a visit from the world-famous Titan the Robot and witness a human flight demonstration by the gravity-defying ‘Jet Man’. There will be more exciting announcements to follow!

This show has everything to keep the whole family entertained. There will be a vast range of showground attractions from the latest defence technology exhibitions, engineering fairs and service displays to trade stalls, arena displays, military bands and the chance to meet the pilots and even sit in the cockpit! For the thrill seekers, there will be simulators, fairground rides and helicopter pleasure flights to enjoy.

Further information and discounted advance tickets (Adult £28, Child U16 £5 and Child U5 Free) available at www.royalnavy.mod.uk/airday.