Are you ready for the most anticipated weekend on the UK aviation calendar?

The wait is officially over. Tomorrow, Saturday, 25th July 2026, the historic turf of Old Warden hosts the Shuttleworth Summer Air Show. If you are looking for the ultimate family day out or a chance to witness living history, this is the one event you cannot afford to miss.

To help you get the absolute most out of your day, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to tomorrow’s show, from the historic flying lineup to essential visitor details.

The Main Event: Celebrating 90 Years of the Spitfire

This year marks the monumental 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire (which first took to the air on 5th March 1936).

To honour RJ Mitchell’s legendary design, Shuttleworth has pulled off something truly extraordinary: they are aiming to assemble one example of every airworthy Spitfire mark currently flying in the UK!

Whether you are a die-hard aviation enthusiast or a casual admirer, the sound of multiple Merlin and Griffon engines roaring in unison over the Bedfordshire countryside is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

Here is just a taste of the incredible Spitfire and Seafire lineup scheduled to take flight tomorrow:

• Spitfire Mk Ia (IWM): A breathtaking early-war icon.

• Spitfire Mk IIa (BBMF): Flying in from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

• Spitfire Mk Vc (AR501): Shuttleworth's famous home-based veteran.

• Spitfire IXc 'The Normandy Spitfire': A battle-tested legend.

• Spitfire Mk XIX & Seafire XVII: Highlighting the incredible evolution of the airframe.

What Else is Flying? Tomorrow's Display Lineup

While the Spitfires are taking centre stage, the flying display is packed with incredible variety from across the decades.

Look out for visiting giants and high-octane piston power:

• MiG-17F Jet: Witness classic Cold War Soviet jet power tearing across the sky.

• Boeing 727: A rare and spectacular display from this tri-jet giant.

• Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers: Breathtaking wing-walking acrobatics that will have you on the edge of your seat.

• Shuttleworth Edwardian Pioneers: If the weather behaves, the ultra-rare, delicate Edwardian aircraft—including the Bristol Boxkite and Blackburn Monoplane—will take to the evening skies.

Essential Visitor Information & Timings

To help you plan your arrival, here are the official timings and details for tomorrow's event:

• Address: Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP (Follow local yellow AA signs as you approach rather than relying solely on your SatNav).

• Parking: Free on-site parking is available.

Tomorrow's Schedule

• 09:00 – Gates & Ground Attractions Open (including the Swiss Garden, funfair, and STEM Discovery Zones).

• 14:00 - 17:30 – First Flying Display Commences.

• 17:30 - 19:30 – Flightline tea, local food vendors, and evening preparations.

• 19:30 - 20:30 – Second Flying Display (golden-hour displays and Edwardians, weather permitting).

• 21:00 – Gates Close.

Gear Up for the Flight Line!

Whether you are heading to Old Warden tomorrow or watching the highlights from home, make sure you look the part.

At Air Force Gift Shop, we celebrate the finest of British aviation history. To mark the Spitfire's 90th anniversary, why not treat yourself or a fellow enthusiast to our officially licensed gear?

• Spitfire Clothing: Perfect for representing Britain's most iconic aircraft.

• RAF Roundel items: Represent the RAF with us and show your support for our historic skies.

Have a fantastic time tomorrow, keep your eyes on the skies, and don't forget to tag us in your photo highlights!

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