{"id":3116,"date":"2025-04-24T14:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:06:21","slug":"shuttleworths-2025-air-show-season-kicks-off-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/aviation-news-uk\/uk-airshow-news\/shuttleworths-2025-air-show-season-kicks-off-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Shuttleworth\u2019s 2025 Air Show Season Kicks Off in Style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On Sunday 11 May, the skies of Bedfordshire will once again be filled with aircraft as Shuttleworth\u2019s 2025 air show season kicks off in style with their Season Premiere Air
Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A traditional Sunday air show, the Season Premiere offers the perfect opening to a new season with something for the whole family to enjoy. The air display will feature a range of exciting visiting aircraft, many making their Shuttleworth debuts \u2013 an aspect that Shuttleworth has a growing reputation for developing into an ever-more thrilling spectacle. The US \u2018Ready 4 Duty\u2019 team (Douglas R4D-6S) will be on site as a static exhibit to explore prior to taking to the skies at later shows. Shuttleworth also boasts its own stunning Collection of aircraft \u2013 dating back to 1909 \u2013 of which many will take to the skies on the day. From fan favourites like the de Havilland DH.88 Comet to the Sopwith Triplane and Supermarine Spitfire, the Collection alone promises to leave visitors in awe of these remarkable historic aircraft that Shuttleworth\u2019s engineers maintain in an airworthy condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of the flying, air shows at Shuttleworth promise ground entertainment throughout the day. Guests can enjoy a free fun fair, delicious food and drink and stalls to browse, whilst children can discover a variety of STEM activities from Shuttleworth Learning\u2019s Discovery Zones. Visitors can watch a parade of the Collection\u2019s veteran vehicle fleet or catch a vintage bus to Shuttleworth House \u2013 the former home of the founder of the Collection, Richard Shuttleworth, and an award-winning events and wedding venue. The Clayton and Shuttleworth Heritage Team will be on hand to display working exhibits of steam traction engines and more, and then there are nine idyllic acres of Regency Garden to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a small additional fee (no more than \u00a312 per person), guests can enjoy a guided tour of Shuttleworth House or take the opportunity to go onto the airfield itself with a Flightline Tour \u2013 limited availability for Season Premiere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various third parties will also offer air experience flights: Cambridge Flying Group in their two-seater, open cockpit Tiger Moths, Scillonia Airways with their de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, and Warbird Experience with their North American T6 Harvard \u2018Wacky Wabbit\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who want to turn a flying visit into an unforgettable stay, there is camping available, as well as beautiful Garden Suite accommodation at Shuttleworth House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc Boult, Head of Visitor Operations at Shuttleworth, said<\/strong>, \u201cWe cannot wait to start the 2025 air show season. With a refreshed layout, amazing ground entertainment and stunning air displays, we\u2019ve got a full day\u2019s entertainment for the whole family, and what\u2019s unique about Shuttleworth is just how close you can get to the aircraft. We\u2019ve got big plans for 2025 so don\u2019t miss it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Season Premiere Air Show is the first of seven spectacular shows taking place at Shuttleworth this year, each with their own unique charm and theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n