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Old Sarum Airfield Event Programme

SUPPORT OUR PARAS 
25 May 2008


 

0930          Gates open.

 

0945          Military displays open.

 

1030          Band performance.

 

1030          Airfield closed to all aircraft.

 

1055          Red Devils measure wind drift with smoke and streamers.

 

1115          Red Devils 1st drop.

 

1130-50     Drumhead service.

 

o/c            Parachute Regiment Association retire for march past.

 

1215          March past of PRA with Standards. Salute taken by VVIP & Senior PARA Officer on parade. Joined on dais by Airfield Owner & Mayor/Leader, Salisbury District Council.

 

1215          Parade of Aston Martins & Bentleys to follow with convalescent PARA casualties from Afghanistan on board (subject to Owners, Clubs & Regt. consent).

 

1220          Unveiling of Memorial Plaque to fallen Paras

 

1345-1400  Musical performance by Para Regiment band.

 

1400          Red Devils second drop.

 

1410-1645  Flying Display.

 

o/c            Display aircraft disperse.

 

1650          Presentation of the Air Squadron Poignard to 2008 winning member of the Red Devils.

 

1700          Sunset ceremony with Para Regiment band. Beating Retreat.

 

1730          Airfield opens for normal business.

 

1800          Event closes.