Every August Eastbourne, my home town, plays host to a fantastic and free seafront airshow.

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The world’s biggest free seafront air show

Visited our town over the last four days.

A more magical scene you could never meet

And it set Eastbourne’s beach and skies ablaze.

 

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People travelled here from far flung places

To watch the most amazing acrobatic feats

From the Red Arrows, parachutists and brave wing walkers

And spectators waved at them from their beach front seats.

 

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Boats headed out from the nearby harbour

Eager for a unique view out at sea.

Champagne and sandwiches while bobbing on the water

Sounds quite an idyllic time to spend a day to me

 

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High up on the lawns overlooking the whole seafront

Lots of activities were there for all to try.

A Red Arrows plane and a huge helicopter,

And even a giant water tank for divers to defy.

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There were so many stalls for souvenir hunters

Children’s entertainment and ever flowing beer.

Ice cream, donuts and the aroma of hot dogs

Together with the sunshine brought plenty of cheer.

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A Battle of Britain flypast and a military band concert

And a huge and spectacular fireworks display

Drew all the crowds to the bandstand and pier

To bring a truly memorable end the brilliant last day.

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Christine Ramsay 16.8.10

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  • Francois Hagnere on Aug 16, 2010

    I have heard of this magnificent Air Show. I wish I could have attended. We miss this here where I live. Thank you and bravo Christine.

  • Brewed Coffee on Aug 16, 2010

    There is never a dull moment in your home town. Nice pictures you got there Christine. Am sure you enjoyed the show!

  • webseowriters on Aug 16, 2010

    Thanks for sharing

  • flowerrose on Aug 16, 2010

    Again, you are a mother of art. You made me seeing all the world.
    Thanks my friend, Chirstine
    Flowerrose

  • Sharif Ishnin on Aug 16, 2010

    Excellent. I love airshows and can never get enough of them.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Aug 16, 2010

    This air show was indeed amazing and interesting. Thanks for posting here. liked it.

  • Hazel Crowther on Aug 16, 2010

    Very nice piece, I’m going to the air show in Dawlish Devon in a couple of days hope it’s as good.

  • Starpisces on Aug 16, 2010

    Excellent, nice airshows and well written poem about the show. Perfect piece.
    :)

  • Likha on Aug 16, 2010

    Great pics, great poem. What more can I say? Keep more of these coming. So nice of you to always let us into your fun life.

  • heidiefernandez on Aug 16, 2010

    lovely share…..Christine

  • BRENDAKSHELTON on Aug 16, 2010

    Great event and wonderful pictures.

  • Jimmy Shilaho on Aug 16, 2010

    It is pretty amazing.

  • GodsGrace on Aug 16, 2010

    Wonderful work

  • jimbob1 on Aug 16, 2010

    CR…thank you for transporting us to a front row, seaside seat for what appears and sounds to be an amazing spectacle of airborne feats of daring and shear power. Nice selection of photos to add thousands of more words to your wonderful poem…I voted for the air show, the side attractions and of course your verse…thanks again…

  • Goodselfme on Aug 16, 2010

    Great sharing article with wonderful pics.Thank you.

  • krrymarie on Aug 16, 2010

    aww we had ours last week. Ours is two days and is jammed packed! you had better weather than we did too.
    We had rain, thunder, lightening and hail too!
    Three people were hit by lightening on the Friday :-(
    lovely poem to reflect your day.

  • PARAM on Aug 16, 2010

    Lovely share.

  • Baijayanti Pradhan on Aug 16, 2010

    amazing, really amazing.

  • Atanacio on Aug 16, 2010

    really nice pic are great too

  • 1hopefulman on Aug 16, 2010

    Sounds like you live in a fun place with lots to do.

  • maranatha on Aug 16, 2010

    What a lovely way of sharing this event!

  • giftarist on Aug 16, 2010

    Pretty cool air show. :)

  • yes me on Aug 16, 2010

    I enjoyed that Christine cheers

  • Tulan on Aug 16, 2010

    that sounds so exciting. I love air shows.

  • kate smedley on Aug 17, 2010

    What a wonderful time you must have had! The photos are wonderful, thanks Christine.

  • johnnydod on Aug 17, 2010

    I saw them fly over my house

  • gaby7 on Aug 17, 2010

    Spectacular!

  • athena goodlight on Aug 17, 2010

    Looks like a very fun event there. Thanks for sharing. Really nice pictures. Awesome!

  • wonder on Aug 17, 2010

    Yes, spectacular. Lovely pictures taken.

  • Mary Patricia Bird on Aug 17, 2010

    Nice poem and excellent photos accompanying it. Thanks for sharing.

  • Val Mills on Aug 17, 2010

    I love the way you combine your camera with your words to tell us about where you live. Great work.

  • Kathleen Murphy on Aug 17, 2010

    Cool air show! The poem and the pictures made me feel like I was there!

  • Ruby Hawk on Aug 17, 2010

    I love air shows but they scare the stuffing out of me when they swoop down so low over the crowd.

  • Milton H Peebles III on Aug 17, 2010

    I have not been to an air show in 4 yrs. there is one every Nov just 40 miles from here.
    Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
    ~ milty

  • fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Aug 17, 2010

    Sure looks like you had a very fine day.
    Air shows are amazing, especially at that speed do their twirls. Ome Omy

  • carissimi on Aug 18, 2010

    lovely – looked awesome!

  • Phill Senters on Aug 18, 2010

    That must have been a spectacular show. :)

  • Jo N on Aug 18, 2010

    oh i love air shows too. and lovely post again!

  • Inna Tysoe on Aug 19, 2010

    Thanks for that.

  • Christine Ramsay on Aug 19, 2010

    Thank you all for your great comments. We certainly had a wonderful weekend. The show fets better every year.

    Christine

  • papaleng on Aug 19, 2010

    I love airshow , but the last time I saw one was 7 years ago. You really have a nice hometown.

  • Nina Mason on Aug 20, 2010

    Very nice! I felt like I was there. We have the Royal Canadian Air Show every summer as well. It’s exciting to see the acrobatic show.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Nina

  • PR Mace on Aug 20, 2010

    Looks like it was a good show and a great day. I feel like I shared it with you.

  • sandcastle on Aug 20, 2010

    Nice poem! Makes me want to live in Eastbourne. Great place to retire.

  • stryka66 on Aug 21, 2010

    Thanks for sharing your experience in verses & pictures – superb

  • S A JOHNSON on Aug 21, 2010

    Sounds like a great fun time.

  • revivor on Aug 23, 2010

    we saw the planes heading there from our home in south east london

  • LadyElena on Aug 24, 2010

    Oh its beautiful. I enjoyed reading it. The last air show I watched was in Brighton – brought back good memories.

    Best wishes.

  • CA Johnson on Aug 24, 2010

    I enjoyed your poem. That sounds like a very good show to see. There are no shows like that here in New Jersey, but that sounds like a great one to check out.

  • mark ramsay on Sep 4, 2010

    I enjoyed the show too. I’m glad I saw it.

  • zoeyclark on Sep 5, 2010

    Lovely! I loved the pictures and of course the writing. I love air shows, especially free ones;)
    Red Bull does some decent ones in Istanbul in the summer.

  • Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011

    Excellent!

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