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Maxims Sponsor The Southend Airshow

Date: 23/05/2008

Countdown to Airshow take-off

Engines are revving and it’s all systems go for the spectacular 2008 Maxims Casino Southend Airshow.

This thrilling event on Sunday 25th May and Monday 26th May - one of Europe’s largest free airshows – offers a full flying programme on both days with a huge range of entertainment all along the seafront too.

Each day the RAF’s world famous aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, are set to soar over the crowds with their spine-tingling new display.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Red Arrows pilot? Find out at the new Red Arrows Village on the seafront where you could try a flight simulator and sit in the cockpit of a life-sized Hawk aircraft – the type of plane the Red Arrows fly. And you can meet the pilots too!

This year’s Maxims Casino Southend Airshow specially celebrates the 90th anniversary of the RAF with the chance to see planes through the ages, and pay homage to the well-loved Battle of Britain Memorial Flight including a Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire.

Among other high flying and skilfully landing highlights, are the Team Guinot Wing Walkers, the Blades Aerobatic Team, the Black Cats Navy Helicopter Display Team, the Falcons Parachute Team and Search and Rescue demonstrations.

On the ground will be a large RAF Town Show with static aircraft, and interactive displays, as well as shows for the Army, Royal Marines and the Royal Navy.

Meanwhile, reaching from earth to sky is the world’s largest chocolate fountain, a remarkable nine and a half feet tall. This unmissable extravaganza is not only on show, but also available for tasting in the Maxims Casino marquee, opposite the Maxims Casino building on Western Esplanade, Southend.

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Executive Councillor for Enterprise, Tourism and Regeneration, Councillor John Lamb says: “This year’s Airshow offers a truly a dazzling array of delights for all the family.

“As well as the head-turning heroics in the air, there is a whole host of attractions all along the seafront. We are also very pleased that our nominated Airshow charity is Havens Hospices. Official collectors from the charity will be around the seafront on both days and will be delighted to welcome your donations. There will also be a display giving more information about the tremendous work of Havens Hospices for people throughout south Essex.”

John Harland, Public Relations Manager for Maxims Casino Southend says: “The Airshow brings three quarters of a million people flocking to Southend. There is so much for them to see and do, we hope all our visitors have a thoroughly wonderful time.”