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The Biggin Hill Airshow, then known simply as the [[Biggin Hill International Air Fair|Air Fair]], was established in 1963 by World War II [[Royal Air Force]] pilot Jock Maitland.[{{cite web |title=Obituary: Sqn Ldr Jock Maitland DFC MBE; decorated fighter pilot who created a lasting legacy with the Air Fair at Biggin Hill |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-sqn-ldr-jock-maitland-dfc-mbe-decorated-fighter-pilot-who-created-a-lasting-legacy-with-the-air-fair-at-biggin-hill-1628585 |publisher=[[The Scotsman]] |date=12 May 2012 |access-date=21 October 2025 |ref=TS2012}}] These displays took place at [[Biggin Hill Airport]] annually for the public to view, with the 25th anniversary held in 1987, by which time the [[air show]] had become renowned for having high standards for entertainment and well regarded commentators.[{{cite magazine |last1=Ashley |first1=Mark |title=Reflections of '87 |url=https://www.rogerhoefling.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-CV14-16W-Air-Display-3-5.88-3pp.pdf |website=Roger Hoefling |page=8 |publisher=Air Display International |date=March–May 1988 |issue=5 |issn=0951-0613 |access-date=21 October 2025 |ref=RFADI88}}] Early Air Fairs included air displays with the [[North American T-28 Trojan|T-28D Trojan]] in 1978 and the [[English Electric Lightning]] in 1980.[{{cite web |last1=Filmer |first1=Paul |title=Aviation Feature – Biggin Hill 1978-1986 |url=https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/12/09/aviation-feature-biggin-hill-1978-1986/ |website=Global Aviation Resource |date=9 December 2014 |access-date=26 October 2025 |ref=GARPF}}] |
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The Biggin Hill Airshow, then known simply as the [[Biggin Hill International Air Fair|Air Fair]], was established in 1963 by World War II [[Royal Air Force]] pilot Jock Maitland.[{{cite web |title=Obituary: Sqn Ldr Jock Maitland DFC MBE; decorated fighter pilot who created a lasting legacy with the Air Fair at Biggin Hill |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-sqn-ldr-jock-maitland-dfc-mbe-decorated-fighter-pilot-who-created-a-lasting-legacy-with-the-air-fair-at-biggin-hill-1628585 |publisher=[[The Scotsman]] |date=12 May 2012 |access-date=21 October 2025 |ref=TS2012}}] These displays took place at [[Biggin Hill Airport]] annually for the public to view, with the 25th anniversary held in 1987, by which time the [[air show]] had become renowned for having high standards for entertainment and well regarded commentators.[{{cite magazine |last1=Ashley |first1=Mark |title=Reflections of '87 |url=https://www.rogerhoefling.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-CV14-16W-Air-Display-3-5.88-3pp.pdf |website=Roger Hoefling |page=8 |publisher=Air Display International |date=March–May 1988 |issue=5 |issn=0951-0613 |access-date=21 October 2025 |ref=RFADI88}}] Early Air Fairs included air displays with the [[North American T-28 Trojan|T-28D Trojan]] in 1978 and the [[English Electric Lightning]] in 1980.[{{cite web |last1=Filmer |first1=Paul |title=Aviation Feature – Biggin Hill 1978-1986 |url=https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/12/09/aviation-feature-biggin-hill-1978-1986/ |website=Global Aviation Resource |date=9 December 2014 |access-date=26 October 2025 |ref=GARPF}}] |
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On 15 September 1980 at the Biggin Hill Battle of Britain airshow, a [[Douglas A-26C Invader]], with four passengers, two servicemen and the pilot onboard, [[1980 Biggin Hill Invader crash|crashed into a valley]] whilst attempting a barrel roll.[{{cite web |last1=Ogel |first1=Bob |title=Haunted by memory of Biggin Hill air fair crash |url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/10757303.haunted-by-memory-of-biggin-hill-air-fair-crash/ |website=[[News Shopper]] |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=19 April 2026}}] The pilot and the six passengers were killed, prompting the [[Civil Aviation Authority]] to enforce new rules that prohibited passengers from being flown at airshows in the UK.[{{cite web |title=Sunday 21 September 1980 15:14 Douglas A-26C Invader Cavalier Air Force N3710G |url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/28986 |website=[[Aviation Safety Network]] |access-date=19 April 2026}}] |
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On 15 September 1980 at the Biggin Hill Battle of Britain airshow, a [[Douglas A-26C Invader]], with four passengers, two servicemen and the pilot onboard, [[1980 Biggin Hill Invader crash|crashed into a valley]] whilst attempting a barrel roll.[{{cite web |last1=Ogel |first1=Bob |title=Haunted by memory of Biggin Hill air fair crash |url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/10757303.haunted-by-memory-of-biggin-hill-air-fair-crash/ |website=[[News Shopper]] |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=19 April 2026}}] The pilot and the six passengers were killed, prompting the [[UK Civil Aviation Authority]] to enforce new rules that prohibited passengers from being flown at airshows in the UK.[{{cite web |title=Sunday 21 September 1980 15:14 Douglas A-26C Invader Cavalier Air Force N3710G |url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/28986 |website=[[Aviation Safety Network]] |access-date=19 April 2026}}] |
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