RAF Musical Salute to the Queen’s Jubilee with Classic FM
Presented by Classic FM’s Nicholas Owen23rd June 2012 06:30PM
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Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrrey
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RAF Musical Salute to the Queen’s Jubilee with Classic FM presented by Classic FM’s Nicholas Owen
The Military Wives Choir
The Central Band of the RAF
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire The RAF Tornado & The Blades
Loseley Park near Guildford will play host to the only Royal Air Force themed event celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a concert and flying display on Saturday June 23rd 2012.
A unique opportunity to spend an evening with the RAF as they salute
Her Majesty the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year.
Taking centre stage during the concert, The Military Wives Choir, who have enjoyed phenomenal success with their Christmas No.1 song, ‘Wherever You Are’ and their No.1 album, ’In My Dreams’.
Joining them, local ‘Military Wives’ groups, inspired by their efforts.
One of the country’s top military bands, The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, will play a selection of music choreographed to images, video and aircraft reflecting the RAF’s ‘Royal’ connections over the past 60 years. Giant screens will display the action on stage and in the air for all to see.
Hosting this special event is Classic FM presenter and former royal correspondent Nicholas Owen.
Her Majesty the Queen has strong links with the RAF, three generations have been taught to fly or parachute, including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the now serving Flight Lieutenant William Wales, the Duke of Cambridge.
The concert will look back to those dark days of the Battle of Britain when a lone Spitfire pilot rammed a German bomber approaching Buckingham Palace, in which the Royal Family stayed, potentially saving the life of the young Princess Elizabeth, through to the work undertaken by Prince William today with the RAF Search and Rescue teams. The event will end with an uplifting patriotic finale.
Colin Hitchins, Managing Director of Synergy Events UK, said “To have the opportunity to help create such a unique event in support of the Royal Air Force is a privilege, when we start the planning the sky is literally the limit. Loseley Park will certainly be the biggest and most adventurous we have staged so far and I can’t think of a better venue in which to host the RAF Musical salute to the Queens Jubilee”
“ Many thousands of people will attend airshows around the country but none will see the likes of this event, as well as stimulating all of the senses those attending will also go on an emotional journey.”
“We have been asked on many occasions to describe the event and the closest we can get is musical theatre, but musicals do not usually include one and a half hours of flying from some of the best pilots in the world”
Director of Music for The Central Band of the RAF Flt Lt Richard Murray said “We absolutely love performing alongside the RAF’s assets and supporting the RAFA (Royal Air Force Association). Over the years composers have blessed us with great music depicting the great feats of bravery in the sky; it’s exciting, thrilling yet poignant just like the aircraft”
Further information and tickets are available at www.queensjubileeconcert.com or by calling 01689 300005. Tickets purchased before the 1st May are priced at £28 per adult and £18 for children aged between 7 and 15 years.
Gates open at 3pm. Concert starts at 6.30pm
Event – Quick Facts
· The event is the 3rd in a series of RAF Musical Salutes, the two previous events being staged at National Trust Chartwell.
· The event is being held in support of the RAF Association (RAFA). Other military charities will also benefit including the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) and the Royal British Legion (RBL).
· The phenomenally successful Military Wives choir will be singing a range of songs including their Christmas No 1 hit “Wherever You Are”.
· 150 performers will be taking part on stage.
· Display aircraft / teams include the Tutor, the Tucano, the RAF Hawk, the KingAir the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, the Blades Aerobatic Display Team, the RAF Tornado and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire.
· Film footage and imagery, from many sources including combat camera teams and national archives, with be edited just for this event.
· West End Kids will perform song and dance routines drawn from 60 years of Royal Variety Performances.
· Narration will be provided by the RAF Presentation Team.
· Opera Singer Fiona Howell will lead the patriotic finale.
· Actor Rupert Holliday Evans will play a number of roles – from King to Airman.
· The Blades Aerobatic display team will display in support of the RAF Association.
· The Olympics, including the role the RAF has in providing security and control of the air, will feature prominently.
HM The Queen & The Royal Air Force – Quick Facts
· The RAF was just 8 years old when The Queen was born.
· Buckingham Palace was frequently bombed during World War 2. On one occasion, King George VI narrowly escaped injury.
· The Queen’s Uncle (Prince George) was a serving RAF Group Captain during World War 2. He was tragically killed whilst on active service in 1942.
· Many of today’s RAF Squadrons and Units have close and direct links with the Royal Family.
· Most members of the Royal Family hold RAF Honorary ranks eg the Duke of Edinburgh holds the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force, the Prince of Wales holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
· The RAF has frequently performed amazing flypasts over London during special occasions and anniversaries.
· The RAF Coronation Review Flypast in 1953 consisted of over 600 aircraft!
· The RAF taught many members of the royal family to fly.
· Price William is a serving RAF Search & Rescue pilot.
The Military Wives Choir
The Central Band of the RAF
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire The RAF Tornado & The Blades
Loseley Park near Guildford will play host to the only Royal Air Force themed event celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a concert and flying display on Saturday June 23rd 2012.
A unique opportunity to spend an evening with the RAF as they salute
Her Majesty the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year.
Taking centre stage during the concert, The Military Wives Choir, who have enjoyed phenomenal success with their Christmas No.1 song, ‘Wherever You Are’ and their No.1 album, ’In My Dreams’.
Joining them, local ‘Military Wives’ groups, inspired by their efforts.
One of the country’s top military bands, The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, will play a selection of music choreographed to images, video and aircraft reflecting the RAF’s ‘Royal’ connections over the past 60 years. Giant screens will display the action on stage and in the air for all to see.
Hosting this special event is Classic FM presenter and former royal correspondent Nicholas Owen.
Her Majesty the Queen has strong links with the RAF, three generations have been taught to fly or parachute, including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the now serving Flight Lieutenant William Wales, the Duke of Cambridge.
The concert will look back to those dark days of the Battle of Britain when a lone Spitfire pilot rammed a German bomber approaching Buckingham Palace, in which the Royal Family stayed, potentially saving the life of the young Princess Elizabeth, through to the work undertaken by Prince William today with the RAF Search and Rescue teams. The event will end with an uplifting patriotic finale.
Colin Hitchins, Managing Director of Synergy Events UK, said “To have the opportunity to help create such a unique event in support of the Royal Air Force is a privilege, when we start the planning the sky is literally the limit. Loseley Park will certainly be the biggest and most adventurous we have staged so far and I can’t think of a better venue in which to host the RAF Musical salute to the Queens Jubilee”
“ Many thousands of people will attend airshows around the country but none will see the likes of this event, as well as stimulating all of the senses those attending will also go on an emotional journey.”
“We have been asked on many occasions to describe the event and the closest we can get is musical theatre, but musicals do not usually include one and a half hours of flying from some of the best pilots in the world”
Director of Music for The Central Band of the RAF Flt Lt Richard Murray said “We absolutely love performing alongside the RAF’s assets and supporting the RAFA (Royal Air Force Association). Over the years composers have blessed us with great music depicting the great feats of bravery in the sky; it’s exciting, thrilling yet poignant just like the aircraft”
Further information and tickets are available at www.queensjubileeconcert.com or by calling 01689 300005. Tickets purchased before the 1st May are priced at £28 per adult and £18 for children aged between 7 and 15 years.
Gates open at 3pm. Concert starts at 6.30pm
Event – Quick Facts
· The event is the 3rd in a series of RAF Musical Salutes, the two previous events being staged at National Trust Chartwell.
· The event is being held in support of the RAF Association (RAFA). Other military charities will also benefit including the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) and the Royal British Legion (RBL).
· The phenomenally successful Military Wives choir will be singing a range of songs including their Christmas No 1 hit “Wherever You Are”.
· 150 performers will be taking part on stage.
· Display aircraft / teams include the Tutor, the Tucano, the RAF Hawk, the KingAir the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, the Blades Aerobatic Display Team, the RAF Tornado and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire.
· Film footage and imagery, from many sources including combat camera teams and national archives, with be edited just for this event.
· West End Kids will perform song and dance routines drawn from 60 years of Royal Variety Performances.
· Narration will be provided by the RAF Presentation Team.
· Opera Singer Fiona Howell will lead the patriotic finale.
· Actor Rupert Holliday Evans will play a number of roles – from King to Airman.
· The Blades Aerobatic display team will display in support of the RAF Association.
· The Olympics, including the role the RAF has in providing security and control of the air, will feature prominently.
HM The Queen & The Royal Air Force – Quick Facts
· The RAF was just 8 years old when The Queen was born.
· Buckingham Palace was frequently bombed during World War 2. On one occasion, King George VI narrowly escaped injury.
· The Queen’s Uncle (Prince George) was a serving RAF Group Captain during World War 2. He was tragically killed whilst on active service in 1942.
· Many of today’s RAF Squadrons and Units have close and direct links with the Royal Family.
· Most members of the Royal Family hold RAF Honorary ranks eg the Duke of Edinburgh holds the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force, the Prince of Wales holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
· The RAF has frequently performed amazing flypasts over London during special occasions and anniversaries.
· The RAF Coronation Review Flypast in 1953 consisted of over 600 aircraft!
· The RAF taught many members of the royal family to fly.
· Price William is a serving RAF Search & Rescue pilot.
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