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The Sun
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
All the locations across the UK that you can see the Red Arrows in action this summer
THE legendary Red Arrows are back with a bang this summer - and fans are in for a treat as the iconic RAF display team takes to the skies across the UK. From seaside resorts to city flyovers, we've rounded up every spot you can catch the jaw-dropping jets in action. 3 Buzzing Brits got a right royal treat as the Red Arrows kicked off their summer 2025 season with a breathtaking flypast over Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Crowds packed the streets of London to watch the legendary RAF display team roar over the capital - kicking off months of high-flying action across the UK. The Red Arrows' Hawk T1 jets, known for their iconic red, white and blue smoke trails, can hit dizzying speeds of 660mph and even break the sound barrier in a dive. But it's not just for show - that vibrant vapour helps the pilots judge wind direction and stay in tight formation after splitting apart at eye-watering speeds. Behind the scenes, it takes an army to keep the jets soaring — 11 elite pilots, backed by 100 engineers and support crew, nicknamed the 'Circus' for their precision teamwork. Only the best of the best get to join - Red Arrow hopefuls must clock at least 1,500 flying hours, complete an operational tour, and be rated 'above average' in the air. Here's where you can catch their sky-high stunts this summer... July 2025 21 July – The Tall Ships Races, Aberdeen Display 26 July – Swanage Carnival Display 26 July – Old Buckenham Airshow Display 27 July – Old Buckenham Airshow Display August 2025 09 August – Blackpool Airshow Display 09 August – Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast 10 August – Blackpool Airshow Display 13 August – Falmouth Week Display – 6.15pm 14 August – Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow Display 15 August – Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow Display 16 August – Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow Display 17 August – Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow Display 20 August – Cromer Carnival Display 21 August – Clacton Airshow Display 22 August – Clacton Airshow Display 22 August – Sidmouth Regatta Display 24 August – Roskilde Airshow, Denmark Display 30 August – Bucharest International Air Show Flypast 30 August – Radom Airshow, Poland Display 31 August – Radom Airshow, Poland Display Highlights of the RAF Red Arrows' jaw-dropping displays from 2024 September 2025 05 September – International Ayr Show, Scotland Display 06 September – International Ayr Show, Scotland Display 07 September – Great North Run, Newcastle /South Shields Display 10 September – Guernsey Air Display 11 September – Jersey International Air Display 13 September – International Sanicole Airshow, Belgium Display 14 September – International Sanicole Airshow, Belgium Display 20 September – NATO Days – Ostrava, Czech Republic Display 21 September – NATO Days – Ostrava, Czech Republic Display 27 September – Overseas Event to be confirmed. 28 September – Overseas Event to be confirmed. October 2025 04 October – Duxford Flying Finale Display Let's hope the skies stay clear - because just on Saturday, the Red Arrows were forced to pull the plug on a much-anticipated display at Old Buckenham Airshow due to bad weather. The cancellation left thousands of fans gutted, with organisers confirming the team wouldn't fly amid safety concerns caused by poor visibility and unpredictable conditions. They took to social media to post: "Sadly, the RAF Red Arrows have been cancelled today due to the deteriorating conditions. "Safety is paramount and just announced by Red 10. "We have managed to have more than half of the acts display, and thank you all for your support." It's a reminder that even the mightiest jets are at the mercy of the British weather. So, fingers crossed for blue skies at their upcoming shows.
Metro
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Red Arrows flight path: Where and when to see today's display
The Red Arrows will take to the skies this weekend as part of the Swanage Carnival and the Old Buckenham air show. Those hoping to capture of glimpse of the spectacular display may be in luck if they are near one of the flight paths. The RAF Aerobatic Display Team conducted a display at the Swanage Carnival at 11.30am. The famous Hawk T1 fast jets left Bournemouth Airport just after 11am before flying over Swanage at 11.30am and then over the Isle of Wight and the Solent. After dazzling spectators on the south coast, the famous jets head north to Norfolk for the Old Buckenham air show. They will leave Bournemouth just after 2pm, and will make their journey to the east coast via Chilbolton near Andover at 2.21pm. The planes will continue over Oxfordshire, passing towns including Ducklington and Chipping Norton. After turning east over Knaptoft in Leicestershire at 2.35pm, the jets will continue over the villages of Medbourne, Seaton, Woodnewton, Alconbury and Haddenham before landing at RAF Mildenhall in Norfolk. At around 4.45pm the Red Arrows will embark on the first of their two displays for the Old Buckenham air show. The will fly over the villages of Newmarket, Haughley, Grundisburgh, Bruisyard and Eye before arriving in Buckenham for the display at 5pm. They will return to RAF Mildenhall via Hingham, Dereham and Southery. After staying the night in Norfolk, the famous fleet will then take another tour around Norfolk at 2.47pm on Sunday, including to Buckenham where they will perform another show. After leaving the airshow, the Red Arrows will travel north to their home at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The fleet was relocated there after spending 40 years based at RAF Scampton. Pilots must have a minimum 1,500 flying hours, as well as have completed a frontline, operational tour and be assessed above average. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Area 51 staff 'left with fatal diseases' after guarding top secret project MORE: Missed the Red Arrows today? Here's the full schedule for the rest of July MORE: Red Arrows flight path this weekend ahead of Swansea Airshow and Silverstone flypast
Metro
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Red Arrows flight path this weekend ahead of Swansea Airshow and Formula 1
The Red Arrows are performing several displays over this weekend, including at the Swansea Air Show and Silverstone (Picture: Getty Images) The Red Arrows are set to stage flypasts this weekend at the Swansea Airshow and at the opening of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous display may be in luck if they are near either of the planned flight routes. The 660 mph Hawk T1 fast-jets break the speed of sound while diving. At exactly 4.42pm today the Red Arrows will take to the sky from Exeter. The famous fleet will then fly over Devon and the Bristol Channel en route to Swansea, where they will perform two aerobatic displays at 5pm. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. They will then return to Exeter for 5.35pm, flying over Exmoor National Park. On Sunday, the Red Arrows will complete the same circuit to the Swansea Airshow from 11.42am. The Red Arrows will fly to Exeter to Swansea for the Wales Air Show on both Saturday and Sunday, before then heading to the opening of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone (Picture: PA) The current fleet entered into service in 1979 and are due to be retired in 2030 (Picture: PA) The fleet will then head to Silverstone in Northamptonshire for the start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix for the event's 75th anniversary. On the way to the famous racing track, the Red Arrows will fly over a number of towns including, Cirencester, Calne, Tackley and Ardley. Following the Formula 1 flypast at 2.46pm, the jets will then continue over Melton Mowbray, Allington and Welton before landing at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire just after 3pm. For those that are unable to see the aircraft soar past in person, the flypast will be broadcast on Channel 4. It comes as the next generation of Red Arrows aircraft could be built in Scotland. Aeralis, the only manufacturer in the UK building light aircraft that could serve in the RAF aerobatic team, has chosen Prestwick Airport in Central Ayrshire as its preferred site. The current Hawks, which entered service in 1979, are due to be retired in 2030. Where to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows this weekend Saturday, July 5 Exeter, 4.42pm West of Cullompton, 4.44pm North of Berrynarbor, 4.49pm West of Port Eynon, 4.52pm East of Camarthen, 4.56pm East of Llandeilo, 4.57pm South east of Pontarddulais, 4.59pm Swansea Airshow display, 5pm Oversea, 5.25pm Exeter, 5.35pm Sunday, July 6 Wales Airshow Exeter, 11.42am West of Cullompton, 11.44am North of Berrynarbor, 11.49am West of Port Eynon, 11.53am East of Camarthen, 11.56am East of Llandeilo, 11.57am South east of Pontarddulais, 11.59am Swansea Airshow display, 12pm Oversea, 12.25pm Exeter, 12.35pm Formula 1 Flypast Exeter, 2.17pm West of Cullompton, 2.19pm South West of Sturminster Newton, 2.26pm East of Peasedown St John, 2.31pm South of Calne, 2.34pm North West of Cirencester, 2.38pm North of Tackley, 2.43pm North East of Ardley, 2.44pm South West of Westbury, 2.45pm Formula 1 Grand Prix Silverstone, 2.46pm South of Shutlanger, 2.47pm Melton Mowbray, 2.54pm Allington, 2.56pm Welton, 3.02pm RAF Waddington, 3.04pm Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Lewis Hamilton reacts to breaking unwanted F1 record ahead of British Grand Prix Arrow MORE: British Grand Prix 2025: Qualifying and race UK start times, how to watch and weather forecast Arrow MORE: Teacher drank alcohol in class and got pupils to do the Macarena, tribunal told
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them MADE IN BRITAIN Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked Scotland's Prestwick Airport as its preferred site for assembly of a new jet trainer aircraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Sun revealed the Red Arrows could run out of Hawk T1 jets as they are due to retire in 2030. And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". The Red Arrows have always flown British jets. But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable'
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked The Sun revealed And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Read More on UK News Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". Most read in The Sun But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable' 1 The Red Arrows perform a display during Armed Forces Day in June Credit: Getty
