Eastbourne’s seafront skies were transformed over the weekend of 14-17 August, as the Eastbourne Airshow 2025 returned with a packed programme of historic warbirds, thrilling aerobatics, and cutting-edge military jets. Tens of thousands of spectators lined the promenade across four days, with Sunday providing a showstopping finale.
Tutor T1
The RAF’s Tutor T1 opened Sunday’s flying, its nimble display showing why it remains the backbone of basic flight training for new RAF pilots.
AeroSuperBatics Wingwalker
The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers stunned the crowds as the performer balanced on the wings of vintage biplanes while the pilot rolled and looped through the skies.
Mustang P-51D
History roared overhead with the arrival of the P-51D Mustang, the famous World War II long-range escort fighter, still captivating audiences with its speed and sound.
Stampe Formation Team
The Stampe Formation Team brought vintage grace, flying their open-cockpit biplanes in tight synchronisation reminiscent of early airshow traditions.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight provided a poignant tribute, with its aircraft honouring “The Few” who defended Britain in 1940. The sight of these classics reminded many why the airshow has such deep historical resonance.
Norwegian Vampire
The Norwegian Vampire offered a rare glimpse of one of Britain’s first jet fighters, its distinctive twin-boom silhouette recalling the dawn of the jet age in the late 1940s.
Rich Goodwin Pitts S2S
Aerobatic pilot Rich Goodwin pushed the limits of what was possible in his customised Pitts S2S, performing gravity-defying tumbles and twists that left spectators gasping.
Rolls-Royce Spitfire
No airshow would be complete without the Spitfire. The Rolls-Royce Spitfire soared gracefully along the seafront, its iconic Merlin engine note instantly recognisable.
Royal Navy Black Cats
The Royal Navy Black Cats helicopter team showcased the agility of the Wildcat, their precision flying demonstrating the modern capability of naval aviation.
Strikemaster
A rare jet on the circuit, the Strikemaster reminded crowds of its Cold War training and combat history, combining heritage with sharp aerobatic manoeuvres.
Typhoon FGR4
The RAF Typhoon FGR4 stole the show with its raw power, afterburners, and extreme agility. Its thunderous performance highlighted why it remains the cutting edge of Britain’s air defence.
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows brought the weekend to a climax with their trademark precision and iconic red, white, and blue smoke trails.
Their display, mixing tight formations with daring crossovers, earned a rapturous reception.
Firework Finale
As the sun set, a firework display lit up the seafront, closing four days of aerial excellence in true Eastbourne style.
The 2025 Eastbourne Airshow once again combined nostalgia, spectacle, and cutting-edge aviation, cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s premier seaside air events.
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