BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events.Aero//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Events.Aero — United Kingdom aviation events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming aviation events on Events.Aero. X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pIY0D1@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261017T120000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z SUMMARY:Chipmunk 80th anniversary photo shoot DESCRIPTION:A special photography-focused event celebrating the de Havillan d Chipmunk's 80th anniversary\, held at the historic Old Warden Aerodrome. This Heritage Wings shoot features four Chipmunks representing different eras of the aircraft's service history\, including the notable Red 'Royal Chipmunk' WP903\, which was flown by Prince Charles during his pilot train ing at Cambridge University in 1969.\nThe afternoon session (13:00–17:00 ) offers carefully composed photographic scenarios rather than static airc raft displays. Participants will capture individual and group arrangements showcasing the distinctive markings and presentations of each aircraft. P eriod re-enactors from various eras of the Chipmunk's RAF training career will feature in selected scenes\, alongside Air Training Corps cadets wher e possible\, bringing to life the aircraft's significant role in British m ilitary aviation training.\nOld Warden's grass aerodrome\, traditional han gars and countryside setting provide an authentic backdrop ideal for captu ring the Chipmunk's historical atmosphere. The timing capitalises on autum n afternoon light\, with flexible positioning to respond to weather and li ghting conditions throughout the session. Participants also have the oppor tunity to explore the Shuttleworth Collection during opening hours (additi onal cost)\, which houses a Chipmunk T.22 in Royal Canadian Air Force colo urs and numerous other historic aircraft and vehicles.\nFor many former Ai r Training Corps and Combined Cadet Force members\, this event offers an o pportunity to revisit a cherished aircraft that sparked lifelong aviation interests. For aviation photographers\, it presents unhindered 'ops' image ry of this classic trainer at one of Britain's most picturesque heritage a irfields. LOCATION:Shuttleworth\, Old Warden Aerodrome\, Old Warden URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/chipmunk-80th-anniversary-photo-shoot GEO:52.0845910;-0.3201000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xDFpAJ@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261018T090000Z DTEND:20261018T183000Z SUMMARY:C-41A Halfpenny Green photo shoot DESCRIPTION:A full-day photography experience at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Gr een Airport centred on the C-41A\, one of the rarest surviving members of the Douglas DC-3 family. This wartime command aircraft was one of two spec ial Douglas transports obtained for Major General Henry Harley "Hap" Arnol d\, featuring executive seating and sleeping accommodation for senior mili tary and government travel.\nThe event comprises three themed photographic sessions. The first recreates the wartime command and VIP transport role\ , with period military re-enactors representing senior officers\, aircrew and ground personnel. The second session depicts TWA transcontinental airl ine service from 1941\, featuring period airline crew\, hostesses and pass engers in a historically informed recreation. The final session moves into the 1960s corporate aviation era\, presenting the aircraft as an executiv e transport with appropriately dressed re-enactors.\nParticipants will enj oy a mixture of clean aircraft images\, wider narrative scenes and detaile d story-led compositions. The full itinerary runs from 10:00 to 19:30\, in cluding arrival and briefing\, three photography sessions with breaks inco rporated where practical. Amelia's Bar &\; Restaurant on site is open 9 am–5pm. All participants should bring sufficient food and refreshments. Aircraft participation remains subject to serviceability\, weather and ope rational requirements. All equipment levels welcome\; knowledge of ISO\, s hutter speed and aperture assumed. LOCATION:Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport\, Bobbington URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/c-41a-halfpenny-green-photo-shoot GEO:52.5175000;-2.2594000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NkknGI@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261027T100000Z DTEND:20261027T235959Z SUMMARY:Props Day engine runs LOCATION:Yorkshire Air Museum\, Elvington URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/props-day-engine-runs GEO:53.9230000;-0.9930000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kRBsd0@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261028T160000Z DTEND:20261028T193000Z SUMMARY:RAF Cosford evening shoot 7 DESCRIPTION:RAF Cosford Evening Shoot 7 is the seventh evening photoshoot e vent at RAF Cosford\, taking place on Wednesday 28th October 2026 from 16: 00 to 19:30. The event features three airframes from the RAF Museum: Gener al Atomics MQ-9A Reaper ZZ202\, Westland Puma HC.1 XW210 and BAe Hawk T.1 XX294\, alongside Tornado GR.1 ZA320\, F.3T ZE340 and SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3 with fully loaded wings. All aircraft will be strategically positioned aro und the airfield with photogenic backgrounds and illuminated with signatur e LED lights once darkness falls.\n238 Squadron will be providing food\, s elling merchandise\, and visitors are encouraged to bring cash. Access to hangars is not permitted. As the event is held on MoD property\, valid pho tographic ID (UK Passport or UK Driving Licence) is mandatory for admissio n\, and the name on the ticket must match the ID exactly. High-visibility jackets or coats are required and must be worn throughout\; entry will be refused without one. Blue Badge guests should email in advance with vehicl e details for appropriate access arrangements.\nPlease note that operation al requirements and servicability considerations may affect aircraft parti cipation\, though replacements will be arranged where possible. Attendees should check their confirmation email for arrival instructions. The event is restricted to those aged 16 and over. A £1.50 booking fee applies to a ll orders. LOCATION:RAF Cosford\, Cosford URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/raf-cosford-evening-shoot-7 GEO:52.6405240;-2.3053260 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:FHdZvp@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261031T130000Z DTEND:20261031T183000Z SUMMARY:RAF At Home Binbrook Lightning photo shoot DESCRIPTION:Join COAP Wings and Time Line Events for an exclusive photograp hy shoot at former RAF Binbrook\, home of the legendary English Electric L ightning. This full-day event runs from 1300hrs to approximately 1830hrs o n 31st October 2026\, featuring the restored Lightning XR724.\nThe shoot i ncludes a full engine run with all lights activated\, multiple photographi c opportunities to capture the jet 'clean'\, and extended time to photogra ph the airframe under lights as daylight fades into evening. The event cel ebrates the aircraft's heritage with period-correct re-enactors portraying the era in which XR724 is currently set.\nXR724\, built as an F.3 in 1965 and later converted to an F.6\, served with 11 Squadron\, 5 Squadron\, an d the Lightning Training Flight before retirement in 1987. After various u ses including radar target duties for BAe Tornado development\, she was ac quired by the Lightning Association in 1992. Following years of deteriorat ion and limited restoration work\, significant engineering efforts over th e past five years culminated in her first successful starter firing since 2007 in April 2024\, followed by a complete repaint.\nTickets are limited and highly sought after. The event offers BBQ and hot drinks on site. This shoot is the first of a two-part RAF At Home Team weekend\; part II conti nues on 1st November at former RAF Coltishall in Norfolk featuring the Jag uar aircraft. Photographers are encouraged to book both events for a compl ete weekend experience. Tickets are available through both Time Line Event s and COAP Wings. LOCATION:Former RAF Binbrook\, Binbrook URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/raf-at-home-binbrook-lightning-photo-shoo t GEO:53.4450000;-0.2100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Jb5ClM@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261031T170000Z DTEND:20261031T203000Z SUMMARY:Avro Heritage Centre nightshoot DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive nightshoot at the Avro Heritage Museum on Saturday 31st October 2026. This special evening event showcases the w orld's only all-white Vulcan aircraft\, beautifully illuminated against th e night sky. The display will also feature various nose sections of other historic aircraft and the Avro 707.\nTicket holders enjoy early access to the fascinating museum from 14:00\, allowing you to explore the exhibits b efore the public closes at 17:00\, when the nightshoot event begins and ru ns until 20:30. The museum café and shop are expected to remain open thro ughout the evening.\nVenue: Avro Heritage Museum\, Chester Road\, Woodford \, Stockport SK7 1QS\nImportant information: All attendees must bring and wear a high-visibility jacket or coat\; entry will be refused without one. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and require a valid tic ket. Please check your confirmation email for arrival instructions\, which you will need to read before attending.\nTicket price: £40.00 per person (all ages). A booking fee of £1.50 applies to all orders. LOCATION:Avro Heritage Museum\, Woodford URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/avro-heritage-centre-nightshoot GEO:53.3390000;-2.1490000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nsWE9g@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:RAF At Home Coltishall Jaguars photo shoot DESCRIPTION:Join COAP Wings for a focused photographic opportunity at the f ormer RAF Coltishall\, long recognised as the 'Home of the RAF Jaguar'. Th is Heritage Wings shoot is built around the preserved ex-RAF Jaguar GR1\, XZ384\, offering aviation photographers a rare chance to capture this sign ificant aircraft in an authentic backdrop that reflects its operational se rvice history.\nThe event is designed with the aviation photographer in mi nd. Time on site will be carefully structured to allow considered composit ions and scenes that extend beyond a standard visit. Period-accurate re-en actors and equipment will be incorporated to provide the distinctive 'time -travel' element characteristic of COAP Heritage Wings events.\nXZ384 repr esents a significant aspect of the station's operational history. First fl own on 18 March 1977\, the aircraft was delivered to RAF Brüggen and 20 S quadron before serving briefly with 31 Squadron and finally 17 Squadron. T he airframe completed her last flight on 28 February 1985 and subsequently served as ground instructional equipment at RAF Cosford. In early 2024\, following a successful crowdfunding effort\, RAF Coltishall Heritage Centr e acquired XZ384 and transported the aircraft home for preservation and di splay\, arriving on 19 July 2024.\nThis one-day/evening event offers a rar e opportunity to photograph a Jaguar in a location that retains the unique character of its RAF operational past. The setting provides an authentic military backdrop ideal for heritage aviation photography. LOCATION:RAF Coltishall\, Scottow URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/raf-at-home-coltishall-jaguars-photo-shoo t GEO:52.7550000;1.3570000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kRrsd0@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261107T130000Z DTEND:20261107T193000Z SUMMARY:Buccaneer Ops photo shoot DESCRIPTION:Join COAP Wings and The Buccaneer Aviation Group for a speciall y arranged afternoon and evening 'Ops' shoot featuring brilliantly restore d Blackburn Buccaneers at Cotswold Airport on Saturday 7 November 2026. Ru nning from 13:00 until 19:30\, the event will progress from autumn dayligh t through sunset and the blue hour before concluding with fully illuminate d night scenes.\nFew British military aircraft possess the presence of the Blackburn Buccaneer. Designed during the Cold War to fly fast and excepti onally low\, it became one of the most capable strike aircraft operated by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Its broad fuselage\, folding wings\, rotating bomb bay and purposeful stance make it instantly recognisable—a n outstanding subject for aviation photography.\nThe programme will includ e an engine run (subject to operational/serviceability/weather caveats)\, carefully staged operational scenarios and a varied selection of clean air craft compositions. Re-enactors wearing historically appropriate uniforms and equipment will portray Buccaneer pilots\, observers and ground personn el\, helping recreate scenes inspired by the aircraft's military career.\n The Buccaneer Aviation Group operates two principal aircraft: Buccaneer S. 2B XX894 and XW544\, both preserved at Cotswold Airport since 2020. XX894 notably destroyed an Antonov An-12 transport during the 1991 Gulf War—th e only Buccaneer credited with destroying another aircraft during the conf lict. XW544 served with 15 and 16 Squadrons before retirement in 1983.\nAs daylight fades\, COAP lighting will emphasise the Buccaneer's shape\, coc kpit and operational character. Once darkness falls\, the aircraft will be come the centre of fully lit night scenes\, with re-enactors and illuminat ion recreating an active dispersal or flight line. Dedicated opportunities allow clean aircraft portraits and detailed studies of the Buccaneer's un usual design. LOCATION:Cotswold Airport\, Kemble URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/buccaneer-ops-photo-shoot GEO:51.6681000;-2.0569000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NkGnGI@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20261114T143000Z DTEND:20261114T180000Z SUMMARY:Vulcan XM655 at twilight DESCRIPTION:Join Threshold.aero and the passionate volunteers of the XM655 Maintenance and Preservation Society at Wellesbourne Airfield for an eveni ng dedicated to capturing the Avro Vulcan B.2 XM655. Scheduled for Saturda y\, 14th November 2026\, this event celebrates aviation history and the ti reless efforts to preserve this iconic aircraft.\nGates open from 14:30 to 18:00\, providing an extended window to experience the aircraft in beauti ful evening light. This event showcases the culmination of years of dedica ted restoration work on the legendary Vulcan. The aircraft will be reposit ioned throughout the evening to offer various dynamic photographic opportu nities\, allowing you to capture its grandeur from multiple angles.\nThis is a unique opportunity to honour and photograph a living piece of aviatio n heritage. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast\, photographer\, or hist orian\, the event promises memorable experiences as the Vulcan is presente d in its best light during the twilight hours.\nPlease note: spaces are li mited and booking in advance is essential. All attendees must bring and we ar a high visibility jacket or coat\, otherwise entry will be refused. Und er 16s must be accompanied by an adult and require a valid ticket. All ord ers are subject to a £1.50 booking fee. Check your confirmation email for the arrival instructions page\, which you will need to read prior to atte nding. LOCATION:Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield\, Wellesbourne URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/vulcan-xm655-at-twilight GEO:52.1922000;-1.6144000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cZPVcK@events.aero DTSTAMP:20261010T164552Z DTSTART:20270130T130000Z DTEND:20270130T190000Z SUMMARY:GR3 Harrier action & cameos photo shoot DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive photography event featuring the only p rivately owned\, fully operational GR3 Harrier in the UK. Delivered by Tim e Line Events (TLE)\, this winter shoot takes place in Shropshire in late January 2027\, offering unprecedented access to this remarkable piece of a viation history.\nThe Millington Engineering-owned GR3 Harrier\, XV808\, w ill be showcased both inside and outside its dedicated hangar\, providing countless photographic opportunities. This aircraft has a distinguished he ritage: delivered in 1971 at Dunsfold\, it served with RAF squadrons in Ge rmany and became an official RAF Harrier solo display airframe at major pu blic air shows. After its final flight in 1990\, it underwent ground train ing roles before being acquired by Roy and Julian Millington in 2012. Foll owing a meticulous two-year restoration by engineers and ex-RAF personnel\ , its Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine was successfully fired up in 2014.\nThe e vent will feature authentic RAF personnel re-enactors recreating everyday scenes from former RAF bases where Harriers were stationed across the UK a nd Europe. These professional re-enactments will provide dynamic compositi on opportunities alongside the aircraft itself. Ample time will be dedicat ed to capturing the Harrier alone\, catering to all photographic preferenc es.\nThe session runs from approximately 13:00 to 19:00\, allowing full ad vantage of changing afternoon light and evening twilight. As dusk approach es\, special effects and lighting will be deployed inside the hangar\, pro viding dramatic evening photography opportunities.\nSpaces are strictly li mited. Proceeds from this event support the ongoing maintenance costs of t his unique\, privately operated aircraft. Tickets are priced at £99 per p erson. LOCATION:Shropshire (venue given to ticket holders) URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/gr3-harrier-action-cameos-photo-shoot GEO:52.7000000;-2.7500000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR