Please Note: the airfield and restaurant are closed on Wednesday 14th May for a private event. Thank you for understanding.
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“We were offered a tour around the Spitfire in the hangar with one of the volunteers. It was a brilliant and unexpected experience. We have already recommended Compton Abbas to our friends.”
Helen
“Having a great time today – even the weather hasn’t spoilt the day”.
Paul, Ringwood
“A fantastic day out with the children, adults and enthusiasts. A beautiful location and wonderful planes”
Julia & Aidan, Bruton
“A phenomenal experience! Very emotional. Such an amazing place to do it.”
Graham, Stratford Upon Avon (flew in the Spitfire with Aerolegends)
Warbird Weekend #2
15th May 2025 - 18th May 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2025! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Flexwing Friday Fly-In
23rd May 2025 - 23rd May 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Is it a bird, is it a plane… This flying season, join us as we celebrate the rich history of flying, in our Aviator’s Spotlight series! On specified days,…
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Radial Day Fly-In
31st May 2025 - 31st May 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The star of the show… Arguably one of the most distinctive aircraft engines on the scene, the Radial engine deserves a place in our Aviator’s Spotlight fly-in series! Before…
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Classic Cars at Compton
1st June 2025 - 1st June 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic…
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BAeA British Aerobatics Association Competition
6th June 2025 - 7th June 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen, keep your eyes to the sky… The BAeA British Aerobatics Association Competition returns for 2025! Witness the heart-stopping skill of these precision pilots, as they tear…
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Warbird Weekend #3
12th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2025! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Warbird Weekend #4
19th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-Ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2025! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Stampe Saturday Fly-In
28th June 2025 - 28th June 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A summer Saturday special… The next in our Aviator’s Spotlight series, the Stampe takes pride of place! Originally designed as a 1930s biplane tourer, a small number of Stampes…
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Land Rover Weekend
5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LAUDED… A one-of-a-kind two day event, as the Great British Land Rover Club host Lauded, a unique showcase weekend at Compton Abbas Airfield. Displayed against the best of Dorset’s…
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Warbird Weekend #5
24th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-Ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2025! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Warbird Weekend #6
31st July 2025 - 3rd August 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tally-Ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors, between May and September 2025! These visits present an amazing opportunity to experience a…
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Golden Age of Aviation Air Show
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Important Update: Sadly, the Golden Age of Aviation Air Show has been postponed until August 2026. Keep an eye on this page for further details as they are released.…
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