Air show had the X Factor
POP MUSIC fans were given a treat when two finalists from reality TV show X Factor joined local acts for a top night of entertainment.
Olly Murs and fellow finalist Stacey Solomon performed in the city to crowds of excited fans.
The star acts took to the stage for the grand finale of this year's Plymouth Air Show.
"Quite a big crowd turned out and people were going bonkers, especially for Olly," said organiser Ray McSweeney.
Also performing were pop opera girl group Milan, which includes Torpoint singer Laura Pomeroy, indie/rock covers band Joker and Plymouth's Lauren Francis. The evening finished in spectacular style with Joey The Lips.
"It was a really exciting event and very enjoyable," said Mr McSweeney.
"It was great because we really want to focus on being a big family show and we want to put the event on a par with other big shows."
The top class local and national entertainment capped off two days of fun on Plymouth Hoe for the annual air show.
There was a demonstration by RAF Sea King search and rescue helicopter and the Plymouth Lifeboat and flybys of a RAF Hawk and wing walkers and a drop in by a team of parachutists.
And, despite the wet weather, Plymouth people were out in force enjoying the sky-high spectacles.
"The weather affected things a little but everyone loved what they saw," said Mr McSweeney.
"We're looking to hold it in August next year and if we could get the navy involved and include ships it would make for a great show."
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by Mick, Barbican
Friday, July 16 2010, 7:24PM
“Incidentally I read in the Daily Express this week that the lefty clowns who run Dartmouth have banned the Red Arrows from putting on a display there in case the vibrations damage historic buildings, you couldn't make it up..”
by Mick, Barbican
Friday, July 16 2010, 7:20PM
“Quote- "people these days can't seem to respect the time and money that goes into an event like this"
The only thing we can't understand is the decision to hold it in midweek.”
by Missed it, Not on the Hoe :(
Friday, July 16 2010, 6:08PM
“Can';t remember the last time the Air show was held over a weekend.
What is the point in advertising months in advance and then never mentioning it again, bloody stupid”
by Satisfied Fan, Cornwall
Friday, July 16 2010, 5:16PM
“Well done to the team on what turned out to be a great airshow, people these days can't seem to respect the time and money that goes into an event like this.
@Biggles, Quite correct indeed, costs and bit and what about the people that can't get to Waddington, isn't it nice that something like this has been bought to our doorstep?
Cut Ray and the team some slack here, it was performed in what was rather dismal weather but was still pulled off (And a great sight were I was)”
by Biggles, Plymouth
Friday, July 16 2010, 4:51PM
“You lot don't know what an air show is. Get yourselves up to RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire if you want to see a proper air show. Cost a bit but worth every penny. Seen aircraft from Air Forces from all over the world. BBMF, Spits, Hurricanes, Lancaster and Dakota. Non stop flying for hours. Brilliant.”