Please come along to Bembridge Airport on Saturday, 13th June and help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Britten-Norman Islander.

See the fully restored fuselage of the world's oldest surviving Islander on display outside the Propeller Inn (only the third one ever built), plus fly-ins and an Islander flypast.

Lots to see and do. Everyone is welcome, especially if you have a link to this remarkable aircraft. Hope to see you there

Saturday
1100 Event open to visitors
1100 – 1600 Aviation heritage exhibition open, including archive films featuring the Islander
1200 Official opening of “Islander 50” week by HM Lord Lieutenant of the IoW
1215 Commemorative plaque unveiling at the Propeller Inn
1220 Commemorative plaque dedication by Rev Linda Bushell
1230 Restored VCN fuselage declared open for viewing by Ann Medley
1345 First flight re-enactment begins – photo session with Islander until 1405
1405 Islander prepared for first flight re-enactment
1418 Flypast of two Islanders courtesy of B-N Group
1425 Islander takes off from Bembridge Airport and returns
1430 End of first flight re-enactment
1600 Days “Islander 50” proceedings come to a close
Propeller Inn Restaurant open for supper until 2000

Sunday
1100 Event open to visitors
1100 – 1600 Aviation heritage exhibition in marquee only
1100 – 1600 VCN restored fuselage on show
1600 “Islander 50” proceedings come to a close

Image: © Ivan Berryman