Redhill Airshow 2005
The Redhill Airshow 2005 saw a marked change over previous events. It still retained it’s own unique garden party style atmosphere, but the whole event had grown. Thanks to the New Opportunities Lottery Fund, the show boasted much more participation from the military and warbirds content as part of a series of events in East Surrey marking the 60th Anniversary of the end of the second world war.
The first clues that this years Redhill show was slightly different came to light in Spring, long before any official publicity was released, as the RAF display team schedules started to be released. First to appear on the list was the Tornado F3, quite a coup for a small airshow like Redhill. Over the coming months Hawk and Tucano were both added. Then came the Official publicity and it read like the headline acts for many of the big shows! The show also promised 1000 free tickets to veterans as part of the “60 Years On” Themed events being held in East Surrey; a nice touch by the organisers.
All photography by Paul Johnson/Flightline UK.
