The Band were flying high with the help of some classic World War 2 aircraft on Friday 17th August.

The ‘Last Night at the Proms’ events may seem all the rage at the moment, but how many can boast a flypast by TWO legendary aircraft?

The band enjoyed something a bit different when they entertained the crowds at ‘Gala on the Green’ at RAF Linton-on-Ouse near York, as the evening included a pair of Second World War Spitfires flying low over the main stage producing a truly unique experience.

Organiser Flight Lieutenant Paul Dodds was in raptures at the end of the concert, however it’s not only his comments that we have recieved, in fact the entire band was ‘invited’ to join leading lights of the RAF in the officers bar!

Proceeds from the event will go to the RAF Association and RAF Benevolent fund both of which assist former airmen and their families.

As you can see from comments on our guestbook the audience certaily enjoyed themselves…

“From: Ian Smith

We (My wife and Father in Law) came to the evening concert on the green at R.A.F.Linton -on-Ouse on Friday 17th August and would like to congratulate the band on a most wonderful performance. From the Spitfires flying over to the last notes of 1812 (or as Mr Ramsay once heard it “one eight one two overture “! )we enjoyed every minute and hope the event will be repeated next year, Thanks to everyone concerned (especially back row cornets as they always seem to be overlooked…I know I am one)
Ian Smith
York”

“Margaret Parminter

Just a line to say ‘Thank You’ for last Friday’s concert at Linton on Ouse. Everyone I have spoken to who attended was absolutely blown away by your performance. The lady on the cornet was amazing! I hope you weren’t joking when you said you would see us next year.
P.S. We would sing along if we knew the words…..”