Once a large RAF maintenance base and wartime and post-war aircraft receiving and distribution centre. For just under a decade from 1883 it was an American airbase but all military flying stopped in 1993. Since 2001 Kemble has been a civilian airfield. The Bristol Aero Collection Museum and the Hunters of the Delta jets fleet are based here.

Kemble's first show of the year used to be a vintage aircraft show, held in May. Mainly a fly-in, there are plenty of vintage craft on display and probably a shortish flying display.

The main annual show was then held on Father's day, with a mixture of classic jets and RAF displays as well as some airshow regulars. Traditionally a one day show, it went to two days from 2009. Later in the year, typically mid September, a smaller show was part airfield open day and part flying display.

In 2012 these shows merged into the Best of British Show at the end of August.