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Wales Online
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Wales Airshow delayed due to bad weather
Wales Airshow delayed due to bad weather The event is one of the highlight's in Swansea's annual events calendar and attracts more than 200,000 people The Red Arrows are due to perform at Swansea Airshow today (Image: Richard Swingler ) Wales Airshow has been delayed as a result of adverse weather. The event is one of the highlights in Swansea's annual events calendar, and attracts more than 200,000 residents and visitors from across Wales and the UK. It sees visitors treated to aerial displays overhead and even more on the ground, including trade stalls, food and drink, live music performances, and fun activities for all ages. Organisers have posted the following update regarding the event: "Whilst the weather is improving, the start of our air displays has been delayed and we now hope to be starting from 2.30pm today. "Ground displays are open, stay tuned for more updates." The timetable for today was originally as follows. It is unclear on how the aircrafts scheduled to take to the sky before 2.30pm will be affected. The Starlings: 1.25pm 1.25pm Rolls Royce Spitfire: 1:43pm 1:43pm Firebirds: 1.54pm 1.54pm Fairey Swordfish & Wildcat: 2.11pm 2.11pm Fairey Swordfish: 2.18pm 2.18pm Wildcat: 2.29pm 2.29pm Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers: 2.40pm 2.40pm RAF Tutor Display Team: 2.58pm 2.58pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: 3.10pm 3.10pm Break: 3.28pm 3.28pm Melanie Astles 300: 3.58pm 3.58pm Team Raven e Gazelle Squadron: 4.10pm 4.10pm Gazelle Squadron: 4.15pm 4.15pm Team Raven: 4.25pm 4.25pm RAF Typhoon: 4.42pm 4.42pm RAF Red Arrows: 5pm Article continues below The Red Arrows is the star attraction of the show and headlines each year. It is made up of a team made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Their trademark Diamond Nine shape and combination of close formations and precision flying have made them a massive hit at the event since its inception. If you're not heading to the event, the Red Arrows always release their flight path ahead so that people can catch them as they fly over Wales. On both days, the Red Arrows will be flying to Wales from Exeter airport and will fly over Welsh towns on the route. This where you can see there in skies above Wales. Article continues below
Wales Online
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wales Airshow confirms Red Arrows and announces full 2025 dates, line-up and road closures
Wales Airshow confirms Red Arrows and announces full 2025 dates, line-up and road closures More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the event The Red Arrows will once again headline the Wales Airshow (Image: Richard Swingler ) One of the highlights in Swansea's annual events calendar returns to the city's bay in a matter of weeks. The annual Wales Airshow is set to attract more than 200,000 residents and visitors from across Wales and the UK, who will be treated to spectacular views of aerial displays overhead and even more on the ground, including trade stalls, food and drink, live music performances, and fun activities for all ages. Headlining the event will be the Red Arrows, a team made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Their trademark Diamond Nine shape and combination of close formations and precision flying have made them a massive hit at the event since its inception. Here, we've put together an at a glance guide of everything you need to know ahead of the big return of the event. When will the event take place? This year's Wales Airshow takes place on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. The site opens at 10am and closes at 6pm on both days. Which aircraft will be on display? RAF Red Arrows – Saturday and Sunday Battle of Britain – Saturday and Sunday RAF Tutor Display Team – Saturday and Sunday Typhoon – Saturday and Sunday Team Raven – Saturday and Sunday The Starlings – Saturday and Sunday Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers – Saturday and Sunday Gazelle Squadron – Saturday and Sunday Melanie Astles Extra 330 – Saturday and Sunday Rolls Royce Spitfire – Saturday and Sunday NavyWings Swordfish – Saturday and Sunday Firebirds – Saturday and Sunday Red Devils – Sunday Article continues below How about ground displays? One of the Royal Navy's two fleet squadron area diving groups will be on the ground ready to give a wave through the new Dive Tank ground display for 2025. With a day job that combines bomb disposal and underwater diving, the mine clearance divers of the squadrons are among the most highly skilled and fearless personnel in the Royal Navy. Their work demonstrates the Royal Navy's continued contribution to the safety of the public and maritime traffic. And that won't be the only thing. There will be plenty to see and do from the Armed Services including: Band of the Prince of Wales Large combat vehicles Information trailers A Swansea Covenant marquee with representatives of service veterans, charities and support groups You can also get inside and explore the replica Red Arrow Hawk The Cadets will also return to Wales Airshow with lots of interactive displays showcasing the many fun activities they get to do as cadets of the services. What else will be there? Funfair and amusements will be based at the Civic Centre and on Oystermouth Road, including Red Arrow and Typhoon simulators, thrill seeker rides, children's rides, games and amusements. There will also be live music and the chance to meet the display teams on the ground. Food Organisers say that a full range of food will be available in the ground display area around the Cenotaph, and also around the Civic Centre. The food range will include jacket potatoes, curry, burgers, fish and chips and crepes. Ice-cream, doughnuts, sweets stalls will also be open. Tea, coffee and soft drinks and alcohol will be available for purchase. Road closures This year's road closures will be as follows. 12pm Friday, July 4 until 5am Monday, July 7 Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in a westbound direction only (from the junction of West Way to Brynmill Lane). In addition to this, there will be no access between the eastbound carriageway of Oystermouth Road and Bond Street, St Helens Road and Beach Street and Gorse Lane during these times. 20mph speed restriction in force on the east bound carriageway. Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place. 8am Saturday, July 5 until 5am Monday, July 7 Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in both directions. (from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane). Diversions will be in place. Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place. Access to Argyle Street will be maintained using a short diversion via the Civic Centre. Pantycelyn Road and Nicander Parade will be closed (between Dyfed Avenue and Townhill Road) between 8am and 7pm on both days. 6am Saturday, July 5 – 5am Monday, July 7 Guildhall Road South closed from its junction with Francis Street to Oystermouth Road Access to Swansea University and Brynmill Lane to be maintained via Sketty Lane There will be parking restrictions and a tow away zone from 10am on Friday, July 4 until 5am on Monday, July 7 on: Both sides of Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road Both sides of Bryn Road Mansel Street westbound Swansea Promenade, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be prohibited to cyclists from 7am Thursday, July 3 until 11pm Tuesday, July 8. Emergency access will be maintained at all times. Park and ride service A fully accessible park and ride service is available from Bay Studios (via M4 junction 42). Click here for further details and to book your place. Car parking Available car parks are tiered one to three based on their distance to the event. Online booking is available until 5pm Friday, July 4 for Saturday, July 5, and until 5pm Saturday July 5 for Sunday July 6 parking. Pay on the gate will then be available on the day if there are sufficient spaces available. Tier one Recreation Ground (blue) Cost per vehicle: £20 Postcode: SA2 0AT Swansea Civic Centre East (black) Cost per vehicle: £20 Postcode: SA1 3SN Guildhall Rotunda (red) Cost per vehicle: £20 Postcode: SA1 4PE Tier two Paxton Street (white) Cost per vehicle: £15 Postcode: SA1 3SA Tier three King George V Playing Fields (purple) Cost per vehicle: £10* Postcode: SA2 9AU Pay-on-the-day car parks A number of car parks are also available for paying on arrival on the weekend of the event. Singleton Hospital (yellow) Cost per vehicle: £10 Postcode: SA2 8QG Swansea University (green) Cost per Vehicle: £20 Postcode: SA2 8PP Accessibility There will be two accessible viewing areas provided at this year's airshow, both of which will have a disabled access portable toilet, a steward, foldable chairs for your companion (if required) and good views of the air displays and the beach area. The facility is offered on a first come first serve basis. Article continues below The National Autistic Society Swansea Branch will be present at each of the accessible viewing areas providing assistance and support to families. They will also be hosting a quiet viewing area located on the first floor of the central library in the civic centre.
Leader Live
06-06-2025
- Leader Live
Red Arrows set for flypast in Cheshire this weekend
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force. They will be flying in the skies above Cheshire and Merseyside this weekend, for those hoping to catch a glimpse. On Saturday, the jets will be making their way down the western coast of England towards Liverpool, making their way from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. Although timings and the route may change due to weather or other requirements, the planes are set to arrive at Liverpool John Lennon Airport at around 4.45pm. This should take them over parts of northern and western St Helens and past Widnes. Read more Then on Sunday, the Red Arrows will be making their way east from the airport to RAF Waddington, near Lincoln. They are due to leave Liverpool Airport at 3pm, heading south over Chester and Crewe, before heading east towards RAF Waddington. Often with their trademark Diamond Nine shape, and combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. All Red Arrows display pilots have flown operationally, in frontline aircraft such as the advanced Typhoon, and helped the Royal Air Force to secure the skies every day of the year.
The National
06-06-2025
- The National
Red Arrows to fly over Deeside on Saturday: Full timings and route
The aerobatics team, based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, will perform alongside Typhoons at RAF Lossimouth for the base's friends and families day. As they fly back south, their route takes them over Elgin, Tarland, Balmoral Castle and Braemar. READ MORE: Red Arrows 2025: See all the Scotland shows this year Many will be eager to see the impressive RAF flypast, so here's all the details on when and where you can see the event. The full timings and route for the Red Arrows flypast: Depart RAF Lossiemouth – 3.45pm South-east of Elgin – 3.47pm South-west of Tarland – 3.52pm Balmoral Castle – 3.54pm Braemar – 3.55pm Loch Fyne – 4.10pm North-east of Girvan 4.18pm North-east of Workington 4.27pm North-east of Millom – 4.32pm East of Heversham – 4.35pm East of Bilsborrow – 4.39pm Preston – 4.40pm Vicinity of Leyland – 4.41pm Arrive at Liverpool Airport – 4.45pm The event is to mark the base's upcoming friends and families day. Anyone wishing to see observe at Lossiemouth have been encourage to stand at the north end of the airfield, near the West Beach, to keep out of the display area. The team have taken part in more than 5000 displays in around 57 countries. The event, timings, and route are all subject to change dependent on the weather. Who are the Red Arrows and what can we expect? According to the Red Arrows website, the group is one of the world's "premier aerobatic display teams" and has come to represent the "speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force." The team is known for flying their "distinctive" Hawk fast-jets and is often seen in their "trademark" Diamond Nine formation. Since their humble beginnings all the way back in 1965, the Red Arrows have also flown in frontline aircraft like the advanced Typhoon.
