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The Southport Town Crier, who was judged to be the best in Britain in one of the categories in this year’s annual awards, will officially open the Southport Air Show each day this Saturday and Sunday.
Kevin Ruane MBE earned top place in ‘Best Home Cry’ section at the British Town Crier Championships last weekend.
The category gives town criers an opportunity to promote their town, city or borough to the nation.
Southport’s Town Crier is now preparing his loudest voice to proclaim the 2026 Southport Air Show officially open, at 10am this Saturday and Sunday (29th and 30th August 2026).
The stunning seaside event will see spectators enjoy an array of awe-inspiring aircraft including the RAF Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the RAF Typhoon (Sunday only), the AeroSuperbatics Wingwalkers, and more.
Kevin Ruane MBE said: He said: “I’m excited to be back at Southport Air Show this weekend!
“I loved being there last year – I’ve been to the Southport Air Show many times. It’s a fantastic event. I really enjoy it.
“There are some wonderful aircraft on display but my personal favourite is the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It sits with me.
“This year it will feature the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the Dakota. When you hear those Rolls Royce Merlin engines roaring above Southport Beach, it is just amazing.
“I did a presentation once about the last ever RAF Lancaster to crash during World War II, for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight team, in Lincoln.
“They kindly gave me a look inside the Dakota, so I’m looking forward to seeing it flying at Southport Air Show this weekend.
“There are so many great things to enjoy at the air show, both in the sky and on the ground.
“There is something for everyone there.
“It’s brilliant to see the RAF Red Arrows returning this year too, they are something else.
“I remember first watching the Red Arrows when I was a kind and being absolutely mesmerised, and still get that same sense of amazement when I watch their displays now.
“I love being Southport’s Town Crier and it’s great to see just how many people enjoy seeing me out and about whilst doing this role.
“Getting national recognition amongst my peers for promoting our brilliant home region last week is just the icing on the cake and makes it all worthwhile.
“I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Southport Air Show this weekend.”
Southport Air Show 2026 sees the world famous RAF Red Arrows flying on both days in an exciting line-up which also includes The Starling, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and more this Saturday and Sunday (29th and 30th August 2026).
Under 16s go free! Gates open from 10am, with tickets available on the gate or online: Southport Air Show 2026 | Visit Southport
Gates for the 2026 Air Show open at 10:00am, with the displays starting approximately 12:00 noon – 17:00.
Car parking will be open from 09:00
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