Bray Airshow 2024

Could be June(hopefully,not)before you see it.Def not publicised in Feb for 2023

I would say it's the weekend of the 28th of July as Sligo is on that weekend and the 2 of them are to run together to ease numbers on bray. The catalina has an event listed for Sligo that weekend.

Website started a countdown to the 2023 show (though didn't show dates) on Jan 24th 2023 however the actual official confirmation didn't come until May.

No Bray display date for the Red Arrows on there 2024 schedule. The Reds are heading to Canada in July. Almost the same aircraft every year. The Viggen pilot offered to do a display on his return from Bray on the Saturday and was told to land as the PC9s couldn't wait !

This year could be the toughest yet for Air Shows with the War in Ukraine and Gaza I would say any Jet Fighters would be met with howls of protest , looking back at Salthill they had non stop protests which was a shame I'm sure its hard to deal with that every year .

B52, F18 comes to mind

Spanish Airforce F18 Display

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QRjE0_NnGg&list=PLfg9ycqfY2SUDYKuKIq4xlV0kT2YOEHa9&index=6

Look at the display line. Thesedays it'd be halfway to Anglesea.

I think he is on about what he said the display line.., I have been to most of the shows and in fairness the display line is a bit out to feel the power and noise I remember the Swede historic flight and they were well out.

They would be one of the main draws for me to attend. Not overly bothered by seeing the Red Arrows or Royal Jordian af again.

Website has been updated to add the date and countdown. Looks like a 1 day show on Saturday 3rd August with no Sunday show

https://brayairdisplay.com/

They may have concluded that the attendance largely just gets spread over two days anyway and that the costs of running a two-day event don't justify that approach. Also, the selection of day could be influenced by things like availability of participating aircraft. If it is on a Sunday, UK-based participants may not get home till Monday, which may not suit operators and crew. This is just conjecture on my part but I am sure the organisers have their reasons.

Don't get hopes up on the Red Arrows. Bray falls on their 2 week break.

They take a 2 week break every summer, usually after RIAT and back the 2nd week of August. Not 100% sure but I think its a legal requirement for the break. After the break they then have to complete a full practice display again before being allowed to display.

It is what caused their cancellation in Newcastle at the 2015 show as they had not been able to complete a practice display following their 2 week break.

If you look at past schedules, there is always a 2 week break at the end of July/Start of August. Not saying it's impossible, it could happen but just don't get hopes up.

No longer there, but it looks like it was an almost copy/paste job from the 2023 section as it was word for word in a lot of parts.

https://visitwicklow.ie/event/bray-air-display-2/

The updated version for 2024 just has the following now

The skies over Bray will once again be filled with excitement and awe this summer as the Bray Air Display returns!

 

Don’t miss out on the chance to see some of the best aerobatic displays in the world! It’s a day of action & entertainment kicking off Saturday, August 3rd.

 

For the latest information on the Bray Air Display, visit their website or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

 

https://visitwicklow.ie/event/bray-air-display-2024/

the local green councillor was giving out about it last year, listing off all the things that were wrong with it, from wanting it to be carbon nuetral to saying the noise drowns out conversations to saying Bray will be effected by sea raises come 2050.

She may not have actually said she wanted it cancelled but she wasn't going out of her way to promote it.

It was a tongue in cheek post, that I posted 6 weeks ago, when there was uncertainty whether this years show would go ahead. Anyone who follows Air shows in Ireland will know that there is a minority who would like to see them stopped for various reasons, from peace campaigners to environmentalists.

Anyway, its irrelevant now, as its going ahead, so hopefully the weather stays onside and the enthusiasts get to witness the full Battle of Britain display. I know that will be the main draw for me anyway.

Won't be much happening this year. The Spitfires have been grounded in the UK since the recent crash so the BBMF may not be displaying. Reds not listed and there going to Canada in August. If it goes ahead it will probably be the Air Corps and afew local acts

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight don't have Bray, or any Irish show North or South on their scheudle so doesn't look likely.

https://swafhf.com/aktuellt/flyguppvisningar/

It's the RAF BBMF whose operations are currently suspended. Civilian warbirds aren't affected.