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Rhyl Journal
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
PICTURES: Spectacular Red Arrows soar over North Wales
The jets performed at Blackpool Air Show on Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and 10), but flew over North Wales enroute. The Red Arrows set off from RAF Waddington a day early, on Friday, August 8, and landed at RAF Valley on Anglesey at 12.55pm before resuming their journey to Blackpool at 3.25pm. On their way to RAF Valley, the Red Arrows flew over Graigfechan in Denbighshire, Gwytherin in Conwy, Capel Curig (12.51pm), and Glasinfryn in Gwynedd. They then flew over North Wales again before their Blackpool Air Show at 2pm. They flew over the vicinity of Llandudno (1.47pm), Colwyn Bay (1.48pm) and Rhyl (1.49pm). Their Blackpool display on August 10 was at 5pm. Again, they flew over Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl at planned times of 4.47pm, 4.48pm and 4.49pm [they ran slightly early and were visible on Llandudno promenade at 4.45pm]. Rhyl Journal Camera Club members were delighted to spot the jets. Jack Nelson said: "So exciting to see the nine Red Arrows at Kinmel Bay/Rhyl together." The Red Arrows display team consists of nine aircraft. Jack captured the jets flying over Kinmel Bay and Rhyl (Image: Jack Nelson, Rhyl Journal Camera Club) Keith Smith shared images of the Red Arrows on their way to Blackpool. Keith Smith captured the Red Arrows on their way to Blackpool on August 9 (Image: Keith Smith, Rhyl Journal Camera Club) Dave Parry posted an image of a Red Arrow flying over Dyserth. A stunning image of a single jet taken by Dave Parry - Dyserth (Image: Dave Parry, Rhyl Journal Camera Club) Greg Mape sent in an image of The Red Arrows zooming over Old Colwyn late on Sunday afternoon. The Red Arrows display team fly over Old Colwyn (Image: Greg Mape) MORE NEWS Revealed: What the Queen's Market in Rhyl really cost - and why Red arrows flypast and free family fun in Rhyl this weekend - All you need to know More than £1million spent on roof repairs at Rhyl's SC2 John Smith also snapped the Red Arrows jetting over Rhyl (Image: John Smith, Rhyl Journal Camera Club) John Smith shared an image of the Red Arrows speeding over Rhyl. Rhosneigr Coastguard Rescue Team also had eyes to the skies and shared snaps taken from RAF Valley Families Day on August 8. They said: "What an amazing day it was on Friday as we welcomed back the world famous Royal Air Force aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows, who returned to RAF Valley for the families day event here on Anglesey. "As parts of our Rhosneigr Beach is close to the RAF Valley airfield, we are so privileged and very fortunate to witness the full display which was as always spectacular." The RAF Valley Families Day, held at RAF Valley, is a 'ticket only' event and entry is restricted to 'whole force' personnel who work at RAF Valley and their invited families. Rhyl Air Show, which draws thousand of visitors to the town, will not be taking place this year due to a "lack of funds." The event, organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) and typically held during the August bank holiday weekend, has not taken place since 2023. Denbighshire County Council, which owns DLL, confirmed the news in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Journal. The local authority said: 'It is not taking place. DLL confirmed to the council that there wouldn't be an air show in 2025 on February 6, 2025, owing to a lack of funds. 'It is a DLL-run event, and we do not manage the event.' A spokesperson for DLL said: 'DLL provides major events in Rhyl that are funded by Denbighshire County Council and Rhyl Town Council. Since 2020, costs to run and host such major events have risen significantly. 'DLL has in the past, and up until recently; underwritten a large shortfall in the available funding for the air show. 'But like every other business in Rhyl, DLL does not have an endless pot of money to underwrite costs associated with running such events. 'All Rhyl businesses benefit significantly from events such as the air show, but it has historically been DLL that underwrites the costs and the shortfall. 'Added to that, an event on the scale of the air show may not have been feasible this year due to the ongoing coastal defence works, with large sections of the promenade being inaccessible." An RAF Rhyl Town show took place on August 9 and 10. Rhyl Events Arena was transformed into an interactive experience. Visitors were able to climb into an aircraft cockpit, test their coordination, and take part in a real-life survival challenge.
BBC News
10-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Blackpool Air Show flypasts attended by thousands
Thousands of people have turned out to watch spectacular flypasts at the annual Blackpool Air Red Arrows were among teams from the Royal Air Force who wowed visitors on both days of the free aircraft also featured in a Battle of Britain memorial flight, alongside displays by the world's only professional wing-walking hosted the UK's first official public flying meeting in 1909 and council leader Lynn Williams said: "That legacy lives on today through the Air Show, which continues to captivate audiences across the Blackpool skyline." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Metro
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Red Arrows flight path: Where and when to see this weekend's displays
The Red Arrows are taking to the skies this weekend, with flypasts and performances at a number of locations. Fans in the north-west of England may be able to spot the display team of the Royal Air Force as they make their way to performances this weekend. The Red Arrows, which have been flying since 1965, will officially display their trademark close formations and precision flying at Blackpool Air Show on Saturday, before making their way to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo flypast. They will then make a second appearance at Blackpool Airshow on Sunday, closing the festivities at around 5pm before flying on to their base at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire. The Red Arrows are due to perform at just after 2pm at Blackpool Airshow, which promises some of the world's finest military and civilian aircraft displays over the town's seafront. While the planes do not always transit at low heights, fans may be able to see them as they make their way to and from the Blackpool performances. They're due over the north-west of Southport at around 1.40pm, and they will then soar over Llandudno at 1.47pm, north of Colwyn Bay at 1.48pm, over Rhyl at 1.49pm, south-west of Eccleston at 1.54pm and then south-west of Belmont at 1.55pm. The aircraft might then appear south-east of Copster Green at 1.57pm, south of Esprick at 2pm and then the display will begin at 2.01pm on Blackpool seafront. After their performance, the aerobatics team will then set off across Cumbria for their flypast in Edinburgh at 6.15pm. Spotters may see the aircraft over Blackpool at 5.42pm, Cleveleys at 5.44pm, Haverthwaite at 5.47pm, north-west of Penrith at 5.52pm, north-west of Preston at 6.04pm, north-east of Eyemouth at 6.06pm. The planes might then be visible south-east of Gullane at 6.12pm, north of Longniddry at 6.13pm, and north of Musselbrugh at 6.14pm – before their official flypast in Edinburgh. After this, the team will fly over Murrayfield Stadium at 6.16pm, north-west of Moffat at 6.21pm, south-west of Annan at 6.25pm and south-west of Whitehaven at 6.30pm. They will arrive back in Blackpool at 6.38pm. The Red Arrows will make their second appearance at Blackpool Airshow on Sunday. Their flight path will replicate Saturday's, beginning in Blackpool at 4.38pm. It will then cross north-west of Southport at 4.40pm, Llandudno at 4.47pm, north of Colwyn Bay at 4.48pm, Rhyl at 4.49pm, south-west of Eccleston at 4.54pm, south-west of Belmont at 4.55pm, south-east of Copster Green at 4.57pm, and south of Esprick at 5pm. The Blackpool display will then begin at 5.01pm and finish at 5.28pm. The Red Arrows will then leave Blackpool at 7.30pm to fly to their base at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire – one of the RAF's busiest. The planes will cross Cleveleys at 7.32pm, fly north-east of Great Eccleston at 7.33pm, north-east of Grassington at 7.38pm, south-east of Tollerton at 7.43pm, Swinefleet at 7.47pm, south of Scotton at 7.50pm and land at RAF Waddington at 7.53pm. The Red Arrows will next be on display at Falmouth Week on August 13, before making four appearances at Eastbourne International Airshow from August 14 to 17. More Trending Further dates in England will be Cromer Carnival on August 20, Clacton Airshow from August 21 to 22, and Sidmouth Regatta on August 22. They will then begin a series of international appearances. The Red Arrows had flown almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries by the beginning of 2025 – the team's 60th season. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Woman dies after being pulled from water at Skegness beach MORE: TV star's harrowing show detailing abuse is a must-watch for all fat people MORE: Man 'banned' from Ryanair after being dragged off flight for 'vaping in toilets'
BBC News
08-08-2025
- BBC News
Where to spot the Red Arrows this weekend
The Red Arrows take to the skies across north-west England this weekend, appearing at the Blackpool Air Show and at various other spots across the should be able to spot the RAF display flying over places inlcluding Ormskirk, Blackburn and - further afield - Windermere, as they travel to and from the Air Show promises to showcase the very best in British aviation, with the Red Arrows starring during the events over the display team will open the show on Saturday at 14:00 BST and close the festivities on Sunday at 17:00. Saturday 9 August Here's what time the Red Arrows are flying overhead on Saturday. All times are approximate and subject to change:13:38 - the Red Arrows take off from Blackpool Airport13:40 - Southport13:53 - Ormskirk13:56 - Blackburn13:58 - Preston14:01 - Display at Blackpool Air Show17:46 - Blackpool, Thornton-Cleveleys and Fleetwood17:49 - Haverthwaite17:54 - Penrith18:32 - just off the coast of Workington and Whitehaven Sunday 10 August 16:38 - the Red Arrows take off from Blackpool Airport16:40 - Southport16:54 - Ormskirk16:56 - Blackburn16:58 - Preston17:01 - Display at Blackpool Air Show19:30 - Take off from Blackpool Airport19:32 - Blackpool, Thornton-Clevelys19:34 - Forest of Bowland Read more stories from Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X.
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blackpool Air Show 2025: What time are the Red Arrows on Saturday?
The Blackpool Air Show is set to return this weekend, with an incredible line-up to impress any aviation fan. From August 9 to August 10, visitors will be able to witness aircrafts soaring through the skies. The Red Devils, RAF Typhoon FGR4, and Aerobatics Wingwalkers will all be on display, alongside the Red Arrows. The event, taking place on the Blackpool Promenade, is free to attend. The Red Arrows, one of the world's best aerobatic display teams, will perform on both days of the event. RAF Battle of Britain, Muscle Pitts and the Red Devils are set to join the Red Arrows on the Saturday line-up. Below are the full times for the Red Arrows if you're visiting the event on Sunday. READ MORE: Blackpool Pleasure Beach makes big change to entry rules READ MORE: Huge crowds at Salt and Tar in Bootle as Billy Ocean and The Real Thing take to stage Red Arrows flight path for Blackpool Airshow on Saturday 1. 534618N 0030143W BLACKPOOL - 1.38pm 2. 533927N 0030209W NW OF SOUTHPORT - 1.40pm 3. 533052N 0033536W OVERSEA - 1.44pm 4. 533038N 0034915W OVERSEA - 1.45pm 5. 531950N 0035010W VCY OF LLANDUDNO - 1.47pm 6. 531918N 0033922W N OF COLWYN BAY - 1.48pm 7. 531927N 0032925W RHYL - 1.49pm 8. 533806N 0024425W SW OF ECCLESTON - 1.54pm 9. 533801N 0023040W SW OF BELMONT - 1.55pm 10. 534742N 0022918W SE OF COPSTER GREEN - 1.57pm 11. 534845N 0025352W S OF ESPRICK - 2.00pm 12. 534856N 0030358W BLACKPOOL DISPLAY - 2.01pm 13. 534908N 0031357W OVERSEA - 2.25pm 14. 534618N 0030143W BLACKPOOL - 2.28pm Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements. More information is available from Military Airshows here.
