The Bahrain International Airshow that will be held from January 16 to 18 lines-up a host of activities at the Sakhir Airbase. The public attractions will include four hours of spectacular flying displays, featuring commercial and military aircraft and a range of aerobatic display teams. Some of the confirmed attractions include UAE's Al Fursan Aerobatic Team, the Hawks from Saudi Arabia, the Breitling Wingwalkers, the SWIP Twister display team with their amazing night-time display, and the Red Devils parachute team. The aircraft that will be making an appearance include a UAE Mirage 2000, a UAE F16, a DHL 757 carrier and a Gulf Air A330, alongside an historic Spitfire. There will also be a wide variety of on-the-ground attractions and activities for the whole family in the newly-expanded public area, which is forty per cent larger than the earlier one with improved facilities including restrooms, prayer rooms and increased capacity for visitors. Around 20 different kiosks housing restaurants and companies or associations will be present, including new Bahraini cuisine restaurant AlBadgeer, the Parachuting Club and the Coral Diving Centre.

• published: 18 Jan 2014
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