Early bird bookers get free on site parking at Coventry Airport's 'Fly in' event

Visitors who pre-book their tickets for the Coventry Airport 'Fly in' fundraising event taking place on 26th September 2010 will receive free on-site parking on the day. With the online box office now open and ticket sales well underway, Coventry Airport is offering free on site parking worth £16 for a family of four to early-bird visitors who pre-book their tickets for the fundraising 'Fly in' event taking place on 26th September 2010.

Set to raise urgently needed funds for Britain's wounded servicemen and women, the event promises to be a fantastic day out for families, aviation fans and children of all ages, the reinvigorated airport is set to see the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly past. As recently revealed, one of the world’s most recognisable military aircraft, the iconic Vulcan, will be a major highlight of the fundraising event in support of Help for Heroes.

Dedicated to raising funds for personnel injured on active service, the ‘Fly In’ experience will offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with pilots, aircrew and a range of military and civilian aircraft.

"We owe all of our servicemen and women a debt of honour and gratitude. These are people who risk their lives every day on our behalf, and we believe that the least we can do is ensure that they are given the very best available care after being wounded in action," said Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman of Patriot Aerospace, owner of Coventry Airport.

"I'm delighted to say that the aviation industry is giving its full support to what looks certain to be a great day out in aid of a fantastic cause. We'll be putting on a range of entertainments and displays that offer something for everybody, so please put the date in your diary and get ready to have some fun."

The funds raised at the event will go to improving the lives of wounded servicemen and women who are all treated at the Centre for Defence Medicine based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

The 'Fly in' at Coventry Airport is staged in partnership with the Armed Forces, the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Coventry City Council, CV One, Loop, Classic Flight Club and Heliflight. The Fly in takes place on Sunday 26th September 2010 at Coventry Airport. In addition to watching some of our most iconic aircraft - both Military and Civilian flying in, visitors will also be able to experience hangar-based shopping, entertainment and even participate in the whole fly in experience by taking a helicopter flight around the airport.

For further information regarding the free parking offer and to book advance tickets online, please visit: www.visitcoventry.co.uk

For general information about Coventry Airport, please visit: www.coventryairport.co.uk or the Coventry Airport facebook page: www.facebook.com