IT’S the first day of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024.

There will be something for everyone on offer today - plus a dusk display. 

Flying starts from 2pm with a host of old favourites and new displays to marvel over.

They include the Typhoon, wingwalkers and The Starlings.

Updates on any displays will be available on our blog throughout the day, and also on the Bournemouth Air Festival app.

Please note, the aircraft listed below are subject to availability and weather conditions. 

For all the latest Air Festival news, visit bournemouthecho.co.uk/air

Thursday, August 29

Flying starts from 2pm

  • Red Devils
  • Firebirds
  • Fury and Tempest
  • Wingwalkers
  • Wasp
  • Swordfish
  • Black Cats
  • Tutor
  • Typhoon
  • The Starlings
  • Jet Pitts
  • Spitfire and Mustang
  • Draken and Viggen

Night Air

Flying starts from 7.35pm

  • Typhoon
  • Firebirds
  • Otto
  • Red Devils

What else is going on?

In the Lower Gardens, there will be Liberty Owls and local acts in the bandstand.

Between 6.20pm and 6.45pm, the RM Unarmed Combat Demonstration is taking place.

Then from 6.45pm, enjoy the HMRM Band Portsmouth Beat the Retreat Sunset Ceremony.