Sunday at Southport Air Show. So much better, some pictures from the event

After yesterdays debacle at the Southport Air Show today was much better with the show flowing freely and no delays between the aircraft. The attendance was thousands down on yesterday mainly due to the poor weather forecast and the absence of the Red Arrows. Another factor could have been the hundreds of negative comments on social media accounts.

The Air Show commented...

Because of a combination of the Reds being advertised as opening the show at 12, great weather and a rain forecast for today resulted in a bumper attendance yesterday which resulted in queues whilst we tried to get people parked and onsite.

Unfortunately, the Red Arrows cancelling is really out of our control and we were as disappointed as you, we were fortunate to get a flypast a bit later on, and they were great to see.

Ayr Air Show also was happening at the same time yesterday which resulted in some breaks in our programme, something beyond our control.
Some of the historical aircraft unfortunately had some technical problems.

Thanks to the display pilots for giving us a brilliant weekend.
Also, thank you to all of you who came to the Air Show, it was a fantastic event and your support really does make it happen.

Southport MP Damien More said...

"It is simply unacceptable that Sefton Council’s mismanagement of Southport Airshow has left both residents and visitors to our town severely disappointed.

"I will be speaking with the Chief Executive of Sefton Council to obtain an explanation for yesterday’s failings, and to ensure that the necessary work is put in to preserve Southport’s reputation for our ability to hold world class events."