Where to see the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team near Nottingham in 2024

With wind, rain and chilly temperatures, it hasn’t really felt much like spring so far. 

But with the end of April in sight, we can only hope that May brings weather more befitting of the season, allowing us to spend more time outside. 

Over the next few weeks, many of us will be busy planning activities over late spring and summer which, if you’ve got young children, isn’t always the easiest of tasks. 

Coming up with ideas for days out can be tough, but thankfully Nottingham’s central location in the country means that plenty of fun activities are just a short drive away. 

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For several decades air festivals have been a key part of summertime culture in the UK, often providing members of the public with a rare opportunity to see military jets in action. 

While there aren’t any air shows in Nottinghamshire, some of them are within a couple of hours’ drive. 

Alongside the usual favourites such as the Red Arrows and Typhoon Display Team are the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team. 

The Falcons, made up of elite military parachutists, perform jaw-dropping freefall jumps at events across the UK. 

The team of 14 plummet toward the ground at speeds of up to 120mph, leaving a colourful trail of smoke behind them. 

With the Falcons’ 2024 schedule now released, we’ve taken a look at where you can watch them near Nottinghamshire.  

Truckfest Lincoln

Where: Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA 

When: May 4 

Tickets can be purchased here. 

RAF Cosford Airshow

Where: RAF Cosford, WV7 3EX

When: June 9

Tickets can be purchased here

Where: Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA

When: June 19

Tickets can be purchased here

Where: IWM Duxford, CB22 4QR

When: September 14 and September 15

Tickets can be purchased here.