Fête Aérienne: Le Temps des Hélices is a two-day air show held at La Ferté-Alais airfield in Cerny. The show with half-century history usually takes place at Pentecost. Le Temps des Hélices celebrates vintage aircraft and aviation. It attracts about 40,000 people every year. On the ground, the airshow features about one hundred historical planes. Plenty of exciting demonstrations also take place in the air. In addition to aviation displays, visitors can enjoy a pyrotechnic show and explore an exhibitors’ village and the VIP area.
The program of the air show usually includes “The early days of aviation” displays with vintage planes like Caudron G3, Morane H. “Between the Wars” display features top performers like Tora Tora Tora with their re-enactment of Pearl Harbor and World War II with Spitfires, Junkers, and more. “Air and Space Force” showcases Alphajet from the Patrouille de France and Rafale Solo Display.
Le Temps des Hélices, which dates back to 1970, has become a must-see for aviation enthusiasts in France and beyond. Various activities are planned for all ages: meet-and-greets, a parade of old motorcycles and cars, historical reconstructions, autograph signings, a photo contest, and much more. The airfield opens doors at 7 am on both days. Static displays are open from 9 am to 12:15 pm. Flying demonstrations take place from 12:50 pm to 6:30 pm.
