Bristol hosts aviation fair

People catching flights from Bristol Airport on April 6th may fancy making their way to the hub slightly early to visit an aviation fair.

This event will be held in the Bristol Room in the administration and security building at the airport's old terminal between 10:00 and 16:00 on April 6th.

It will be of interest to people who would like to find out more about the history of aviation and also the current state of the air travel industry.

The fair will include a number of stalls selling a broad selection of aviation memorabilia, including models, books, magazines, postcards, slides, photographs, airline tickets, videos and more.

Refreshments will also be provided in the Bristol Room, which offers an impressive view across the hub's airfield and ramp.

Tickets cost £2 and visitors should take the first exit on the left upon arrival at Bristol Airport and then follow signs to the administration and security building at the old terminal.

Bristol is one of the UK's many rapidly-expanding regional airports, with a total of 375,861 passengers using the hub in January 2008, 19 per cent more than last year.