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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Red Arrows booked in for Guernsey Air Display
The RAF has confirmed the Red Arrows will return later this year for Guernsey's annual air said the aerobatic display team would feature at the Guernsey Air Display in the evening on Wednesday 10 will appear alongside the Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and the Typhoon display Neal, flying display director, said: "The Reds and BBMF are stalwarts of the display, and a highlight for many." He added: "We always apply for the Typhoon but we're rarely successful so that will be a fantastic addition. "Everyone loves a fast and noisy jet."The show was held in June last year, but the Guernsey Air Display Foundation said it had changed the date to September to accommodate the Red Arrows' overseas event is being held between 18:30 and 20:00 BST to make it more accessible, particularly for students and families.
ITV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Guernsey Air Display to showcase Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon in new evening slot
Guernsey will welcome back the Red Arrows as part of the island's popular annual air show. Also set to take to the skies are the RAF Typhoon Display Team and the Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). This year, the event has moved back to its usual September slot but will start later in the day, which organisers hope will help make it more accessible. Barry Neal, Flying Display Director, adds: "The Reds and BBMF are stalwarts of the display, and a highlight for many. "We always apply for the Typhoon but we're rarely successful so that will be a fantastic addition. Everyone loves a fast and noisy jet." Other performers include Rich Goodwin and his Pitts Biplane, and Airborne Pyrotechnics which will round off the show. Natalie Davidson, Event Organiser, says: "We're expecting much bigger crowds to be able to enjoy this wonderful event. For the first evening display to have such a great lineup of aircraft is very exciting." The Guernsey Air Display is a free event which relies on sponsorship and donations, it will take place from 6:30pm to 8pm on Wednesday 10 September.
