In a highly anticipated addition to this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival, two formidable Swedish fighter jets, the Saab Viggen and Saab Draken, are set to perform a stunning aerial display during the three-day event from Thursday, August 29 to Saturday, August 31. Piloting these iconic aircraft will be Stellan Andersson in the Viggen and Lars Martinsson in the Draken. This marks a historic first for the festival, as these renowned aircraft will be flying together at the event.

The Airbourne, Eastbourne International Airshow is poised to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, promising an unforgettable spectacle between August 15 and 18, 2024. As one of the UK’s premier aviation events, Airbourne has consistently drawn large crowds with its thrilling aerial displays and engaging ground activities. This year, the event organizers have begun to unveil an exciting lineup of aircraft and performances that will grace the skies over Eastbourne, and among the most anticipated is the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight Draken.