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Leader Live
4 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
No place for Rhyl as Red Arrows shares full 2025 shows list
The Royal Air Force (RAF)'s aerobatic display team has been a mainstay at Rhyl Air Show, which is typically held on the Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend. But the event has not taken place in Rhyl since 2023, with no confirmation yet as to whether it will go ahead this summer. On the Red Arrows' full list of 2025 performances, it says that the aerobatic team will be at the Roskilde Airshow in Denmark on Sunday, August 24 (the bank holiday weekend). This follows its appearance at the Clacton Airshow and the Sidmouth Regatta show in Devon, both on Friday, August 22. Last month, Rhyl Air Show organisers Denbighshire Leisure Ltd said it hoped to share information regarding this year's event soon. The Red Arrows featured at the 2022 and 2023 Rhyl Air Shows, but did not attend the 2019 event – the last prior to the COVID-19 pandemic - as it clashed with a tour of North America. The Red Arrows at Rhyl Air Show in August 2023 (Image: Amy Owen) When it was confirmed in February 2024 that Rhyl Air Show would not go ahead that summer, Jamie Groves, Denbighshire Leisure's managing director, said: 'The Red Arrows have been an integral part of the air show programme over many years, usually providing a spectacular finale to the shows. 'Unfortunately, we have been informed that they will be away on an international tour over the summer, and unavailable for UK displays. Read more 'With the programme already subject to scrutiny over recent years, we believe the Red Arrows to be irreplaceable, and that their loss would inevitably lead to criticism of the Air Show. "We have concluded that it would be impossible for Denbighshire Leisure to deliver a show in keeping with the proud tradition of the Rhyl Air Show, which also meets public expectations, but we will come back in 2025 stronger.' As well as the Red Arrows, the 2023 Rhyl Air Show also featured performances from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Strikemaster Pair, Calidus Autogyro, and more.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
No place for Rhyl as Red Arrows shares full 2025 shows list
The Royal Air Force (RAF)'s aerobatic display team has been a mainstay at Rhyl Air Show, which is typically held on the Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend. But the event has not taken place in Rhyl since 2023, with no confirmation yet as to whether it will go ahead this summer. On the Red Arrows' full list of 2025 performances, it says that the aerobatic team will be at the Roskilde Airshow in Denmark on Sunday, August 24 (the bank holiday weekend). This follows its appearance at the Clacton Airshow and the Sidmouth Regatta show in Devon, both on Friday, August 22. When contacted by the Journal on May 21, Rhyl Air Show organisers Denbighshire Leisure Ltd said it hoped to share information regarding this year's event soon. The Red Arrows featured at the 2022 and 2023 Rhyl Air Shows, but did not attend the 2019 event – the last prior to the COVID-19 pandemic - as it clashed with a tour of North America. The Red Arrows at Rhyl Air Show in August 2023 (Image: Amy Owen) When it was confirmed in February 2024 that Rhyl Air Show would not go ahead that summer, Jamie Groves, Denbighshire Leisure's managing director, said: 'The Red Arrows have been an integral part of the air show programme over many years, usually providing a spectacular finale to the shows. 'Unfortunately, we have been informed that they will be away on an international tour over the summer, and unavailable for UK displays. 'With the programme already subject to scrutiny over recent years, we believe the Red Arrows to be irreplaceable, and that their loss would inevitably lead to criticism of the Air Show. "We have concluded that it would be impossible for Denbighshire Leisure to deliver a show in keeping with the proud tradition of the Rhyl Air Show, which also meets public expectations, but we will come back in 2025 stronger.' As well as the Red Arrows, the 2023 Rhyl Air Show also featured performances from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Strikemaster Pair, Calidus Autogyro, and more.
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Clacton Airshow confirms return of Red Arrows at 2025 event
A flight commemorating the Battle of Britain is set to top the bill at a seaside town's famous airshow this to the skies at Clacton Airshow in Essex will be a Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane, as well as the Red programme of flights has been planned across 21 and 22 August to mark the 32nd edition of the event, with the line-up confirmed on Henderson, deputy leader of Tendring District Council, said aircraft fans continued to be "captivated" by the displays. "Experiencing these majestic and iconic planes – symbols of the Battle of Britain and numerous other Second World War missions – is truly unforgettable," he added. The Red Arrows will take flight on both days after missing out on last year's at the council promised a "poignant commemoration" marking 80 years since the end of World War said the Supermarine Spitfire was "critical" in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks in the Hawker Hurricane, it will also be joined by a Douglas C47 Dakota at the event broadcast live by BBC Essex."The powerful roar of the engines is a signature sound of the Clacton Airshow," added Henderson, a Labour aircraft are flown by RAF crew to keep them in good condition while paying tribute to those who have died in the line of RAF Grob Tutor T1, described as "easy to handle and fully aerobatic", was among other planes due to said: "This year's Clacton Airshow promises to be an extraordinary event, with even more flights to be revealed in the coming months." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Arrows confirmed for seaside carnival
The Red Arrows will perform at this year's Cromer Carnival, organisers have announced. The RAF aerobatic display team will take to the skies over the Norfolk coast on Wednesday, 20 August. The Red Arrows have been a regular fixture of the carnival since 1980, but were unable to perform last year due to touring in Canada. Event organisers said the exact time of the display would be confirmed nearer the day. "Don't forget we will also be having the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane and Spitfire Display," organisers posted on Facebook. Other displays include a motorcycle stunt team, craft fayre and parade. The annual event, held 16-22 August, attracts thousands of people to the seafront in the north Norfolk town. During the 2023 carnival, the Red Arrows cancelled their appearance just hours before they were due to perform after "unforeseen technical issues". The Red Arrows are also due to perform at both days of the Old Buckenham Airshow, near Attleborough, on 26 and 27 July and at the Clacton Airshow in Essex on 21-22 August. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Red Arrows cancel display hours before popular show Carnival to have Battle of Britain memorial flight Young pilot given work experience with Red Arrows Cromer Carnival Red Arrows
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Arrows confirmed for seaside carnival
The Red Arrows will perform at this year's Cromer Carnival, organisers have announced. The RAF aerobatic display team will take to the skies over the Norfolk coast on Wednesday, 20 August. The Red Arrows have been a regular fixture of the carnival since 1980, but were unable to perform last year due to touring in Canada. Event organisers said the exact time of the display would be confirmed nearer the day. "Don't forget we will also be having the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane and Spitfire Display," organisers posted on Facebook. Other displays include a motorcycle stunt team, craft fayre and parade. The annual event, held 16-22 August, attracts thousands of people to the seafront in the north Norfolk town. During the 2023 carnival, the Red Arrows cancelled their appearance just hours before they were due to perform after "unforeseen technical issues". The Red Arrows are also due to perform at both days of the Old Buckenham Airshow, near Attleborough, on 26 and 27 July and at the Clacton Airshow in Essex on 21-22 August. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Red Arrows cancel display hours before popular show Carnival to have Battle of Britain memorial flight Young pilot given work experience with Red Arrows Cromer Carnival Red Arrows
