Flywheel
gets in
gear
to
take
off
again
July 2nd & 3rd 2016
Historic aircraft and competition cars, classic road cars and military machines will
converge on Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire for the weekend of July 2nd and 3rd 2016,
when Flywheel returns to the UK’s best-preserved Second World War bomber station.
Showcasing the best in aviation, motorsport, motoring
and military history in a uniquely atmospheric and
intimate setting, this family-friendly nostalgia-fest
brings together a fantastic range of entertainment to
appeal to all ages.
The first Flywheel - held in June 2015 – was a huge
success, drawing thousands of spectators who
thoroughly enjoyed outstanding displays in the air
and on the motorsport demonstration track, and
the chance to get up close to an exciting range of
military vehicles, aircraft and rare racing cars.
Highlights included the return to the former RAF
Bicester of the Blenheim bomber for the first time
in over 70 years, spectacular air displays from the
iconic Spitfire, WW1 dog fight demonstrations
from the Great War Display Team, a flame-throwing
Bentley-Packard special with a 41-litre engine, a historic
Sherman M4 tank, the ex-Stirling Moss C-type, exhilarating
performances from the aircraft-engined 1905 Fiat land
speed record car, while vintage glider rides, a ‘popup’ period fashion shoot and military re-enactors really
brought the history of the site alive.
Having established a firm footing with the inaugural
event, the Flywheel organisers now plan to surpass it for
2016, with more displays and some exciting new content.
Further information can be found on
www.flywheelfestival.com.
Ticket prices will be announced later and
will go on sale, early in 2016.
It’s time to put Saturday July 2nd and Sunday
July 3rd in your diaries!
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