Large Model Association
Large Model Association

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Sleap Airshow – 4th-5th July 2026

Our first public airshow of the year kicks off in style at Shropshire Aero Club, Sleap! Read on below to find out more… Read Article

Elvington Airshow – 8th-9th August 2026

The LARGEST show in the North! Our most popular airshow returns to Elvington. Read on below to find out more…   Early-bird discounted Read Article

Much Marcle Airshow – 5th-6th September 2026

One of the pilot’s favourites shows is BACK! Read on below to find out more…   Early-bird discounted tickets are now available to Read Article

15th January, 2026

Trade Bookings Now Open for 2026!

We are now taking trade bookings for our 2026 shows. If you are interested in trading/ exhibiting anything (e.g. military vehicles, classic cars, Read Article

12th December, 2025

2026 Membership Now Open!

LMA membership is now open for both new applications and renewals. Click here to visit the membership page, where you can join if Read Article

12th December, 2025

LMA Shows for 2026!

Our current show dates for 2026 have been announced! We are still looking into the possibility of others, which will be announced and Read Article

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Large Model Association

Large Model Association

The Large Model Association (LMA) is based in the UK. Its members are interested in the designing, building and flying of large model aircraft. We also put on a series of public model airshows & member events which you can find out about on our website!

Large Model Association is at Elvington Airfield.

8 hours ago

Large Model Association
Whilst we currently concentrate on Sleap, our ELVINGTON LARGE MODEL AIRSHOW & FAMILY FUN WEEKEND is not far behind at just over 8 weeks away! 😬For something completely different, we are looking forward to seeing CycleKarts GB in action, as they bring a host of Pre WW2 style racing cars. Homemade at 3/4 scale they will be demonstrating and driving them around a track onsite for visitors to watch & interact with.πŸ“… 8th & 9th August 2026πŸ“ Elvington Airfield, York, YO41 4AUwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/elvington-8th-9th-august-2026/🎟️ Online advance tickets are currently discounted by 10%, at Β£15.30 for an adult day ticket, Β£32.40 for an adult weekend camping ticket (which includes entry both days), with Children under 16 going FREE! Online Tickets move to full price on Sat 1st Aug (1 week before), this will then be the same price as paying on the day. Children under 16 will still remain FREE entry.Not only is this a fantastic airshow to experience, but a general family fun weekend, with so much to see and do for all ages! πŸ™ŒπŸ»Alongside this, we have lots of different classic vehicles booked in to attend, over 30 traders & local arts/ crafts stalls, ride on minature steam trains, variety of food/ drink vendors, WW2 military display, RC tanks, kids fair rides, large inflatable assault course and many more announcements still to come! πŸ˜±πŸ•οΈ Want to make a weekend out of it? There is cheap onsite camping available (Children under 16 go FREE) from Friday to Monday, with entertainment including a bar, live music, fair rides, food caterers and some informal night flying displays from the RC Pilots. Toilets, Elsan and drinking water available onsite.🎟️ Book your tickets online in advance to save money on gate prices!www.largemodelassociation.com/events/elvington-8th-9th-august-2026/Alternatively, you can also purchase tickets on the day at the gate via cashless transaction.With thanks to CycleKarts GB and some of their members/ photographers (Edward Powell, Ian Fletcher, Doc Heckle, Tim Holdsworth, Jeff Heath, Jay Pratt) for the pictures! ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Shropshire Aero Club.

1 day ago

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FULL-SIZE DISPLAYS!As mentioned before, our Sleap show will consist of a 90min break in model flying over the lunch period, to allow some full size movements from the airfield as well as including a 30min air display from Shropshire Aero Club! Also allowing our pilots to grab some lunch and watch it themselves πŸ˜‰We are happy to announce the x3 aircraft involved in the display are… a Yak-3, a Steen Skybolt and an Aviat Husky! πŸ™ŒπŸ» These aircraft will display both on the Saturday & Sunday of the show.However note as always, aircraft are subject to change with servicability and weather conditions on the day.πŸ“… 4th & 5th July 2026πŸ“ Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HEwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/🎟️ Online advance tickets are currently discounted by 10%, at Β£15.30 for an adult day ticket, Β£32.40 for an adult weekend camping ticket (which includes show entry both days), with Children under 16 going FREE! Online Tickets will change to full price at Midnight on Fri 26th June (1 week before), this will then be the same price as paying on the day. Children under 16 will still remain FREE entry at all times.There will be some full-size aircraft displays, a range of local arts/ crafts/ other stalls, RC Model traders, a variety of food/ drink vendors, Large RC tanks operating and more announcements still to come! πŸ˜±πŸ•οΈ Want to make a weekend out of it? There is affordable onsite camping available (Children under 16 go FREE), with evening entertainment including a bar, live music, food caterers and some informal night flying from the RC Pilots. Toilets, Elsan and drinking water available.🎟️ Book your tickets online in advance to save 10% on gate prices!www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/Alternatively, you can also purchase tickets on arrival at the show via cashless transaction, NO CASH.2026 is lining up to be a great show and we can’t wait to see you all there! πŸ™ŒπŸ»βœˆοΈ ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is with Shropshire Aero Club at Sleap Airfield.

2 days ago

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Our LMA Sleap show is just round the corner… 4/5 July! Have you got your tickets yet? 🚨 10% discounted advance tickets online now: www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/Shropshire Aero Club#airshow #aviation #shropshire #hobby #show ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association is at Shropshire Aero Club.

2 days ago

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Just 25 SLEAPS (πŸ˜‰) to go until our SLEAP Airshow gets underway for day 1!!We quite simply don’t know where to start with showing what models are attending, as we already have a list of over 100 fantastic models booked in! 😱Always a popular draw for many and guaranteed presence will be a range of WW2 Fighters & Multi-engine aircraft! The LMA pilots certainly have no shortage of these, from giant scale Lancasters & B-17’s.. to Spitfires, Mustangs, P-47’s and more.. see them all in action over our show weekend 4/5th July at Shropshire Aero Club!πŸ“… 4th & 5th July 2026πŸ“ Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HEwww.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/🎟️ Online advance tickets are currently discounted by 10%, at Β£15.30 for an adult day ticket, Β£32.40 for an adult weekend camping ticket (which includes show entry both days), with Children under 16 going FREE! Online Tickets will change to full price at Midnight on Fri 26th June (1 week before), this will then be the same price as paying on the day. Children under 16 will still remain FREE entry at all times.There will be some full-size aircraft displays, a range of local arts/ crafts/ other stalls, RC Model traders, a variety of food/ drink vendors, Large RC tanks operating and more announcements still to come! πŸ˜±πŸ•οΈ Want to make a weekend out of it? There is affordable onsite camping available (Children under 16 go FREE), with evening entertainment including a bar, live music, food caterers and some informal night flying from the RC Pilots. Toilets, Elsan and drinking water available.🎟️ Book your tickets online in advance to save 10% on gate prices!www.largemodelassociation.com/events/sleap-4-5-july-2026/Alternatively, you can also purchase tickets on arrival at the show via cashless transaction, NO CASH.2026 is lining up to be a great show and we can’t wait to see you all there! πŸ™ŒπŸ»βœˆοΈ#LMA #LargeModelAssociation #scalemodel #LMASleap #rcplane ... See MoreSee Less

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Large Model Association

3 days ago

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On the 4th & 5th of July we host the Large Model Association Airshow here at Sleap Airfield. Some of the world’s biggest models, including the largest Vulcan flying, the Red Arrows and much more all take part in an all day airshow! These models are almost the same size as some of our training aircraft!As well as the model show, between 12-1 we are hosting a full size air display with warbirds, aerobatics and some crazy flying! There are also lots of traders, amazing food options & music. Anyone is welcome, camping is available with late night bar and live music too. Sleap Members can attend for free and you can fly in too! #Airshow #Sleap Buy your tickets here www.tickettailor.com/events/largemodelassociation/2028263 ... See MoreSee Less

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