Guernsey Air Display 2025 to take off in evening

The new time, from 18:30-20:00, aims to make the event more accessible to all age groups, in particular younger children and students and their families, allowing more of the community to enjoy the spectacle together.

Russell Clark, Guardian of the Guernsey Air Display Foundation, said: “Moving the Air Display to the evening allows us to evolve the event whilst keeping its core traditions and the aims of the display intact. It’s a chance to welcome more spectators, try new ideas, and ensure the display remains a highlight of Guernsey’s calendar.

“This year we will be ending the display with a pyrotechnic team, similar to the one that drew large crowds into St Peter Port in 2016. An evening display allows us to recapture that magic and welcome an even bigger audience into town.

“We must thank Guernsey Airport, Aurigny and Blue Islands for their support to enable us to move the display.’ said Barry Neal, Flying Display Director. ‘Everyone we have spoken to has been very positive about the move, including the RAF Events Team, Joint Aviation Command and the private display teams who are keen to work with us to make sure it remains an excellent display. It’s very exciting to be doing something different.”

The Air Display relies almost solely on the support of the local business community to fund the event, alongside a grant and underwrite from the States of Guernsey.

Natalie Davidson, Event Organiser, said: “Sponsorship is essential for us to be able to stage the display and we are incredibly grateful to the Consortium of local businesses and Corporate Friends, as well as the States of Guernsey, for their ongoing support. With the largest part of the budget being the aircraft and their costs, the more money we can raise the better the display will be. We hope moving away from the traditional time will increase the number of spectators, making the event more appealing to local businesses, which will in turn lead to more sponsors.

“Over the years we have developed sponsorship packages to suit all budgets, ranging from a Corporate Friend for £795 to a Lancaster Consortium membership at £3,500.

“Members of the public can also become a Friend of the Air Display for just £17.50. In becoming a Friend, you will receive a pin badge, your name listed in the programme and on the website, and the opportunity to win a pair of VIP tickets to watch the display from Castle Cornet.”

Pictured: The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows conduct a display practice over the Negroponte Hotel in Greece durinig Exercise Spring Hawk 2024.