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5 days ago
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Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
English Riviera Airshow returns to Paignton at the weekend
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Torbay at the weekend as the English Riviera Airshow three-day event, on the seafront at Paignton Green between Friday 30 May and Sunday 1 June, was to feature flying displays, fireworks, live music and entertainment, organisers said. Some of the UK's most iconic aircraft were due to take to the skies, including the RAF's Red Arrows, who were due to open the show, they added. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were to carry out extra patrols, and also warned the public to expect heavy traffic and road closures. What's on and when? The airshow, set against the backdrop of the Torbay coastline, has been held annually since 2016 and is the first event in the UK's airshow calendar. It is set to include performances from the RAF Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team. Organisers said the event had been growing year-on-year, with a special opening night on Friday for the first time in its history. Here is the planned line-up of what spectators can 30 May - Opening night 18:00-22:00: Spitfire flypast at duskThe Fireflies pyrotechnic displayLive music headlined by The Funk City BandFireworks display at 22:00 Saturday 31 May - Flying will take place between:14:00 and 16:0016:30 and 18:00RAF Red Arrows to close the showSunday 1 June - Flying is scheduled between: 12:00 and 13:1513:50 and 14:5515:20 and 16:15Flying times were subject to change, said organisers. Meanwhile, visitors could enjoy live music, entertainment and a wide range of food and drink stalls at the event village on the green throughout the weekend. Road closures Organisers said road closures and safety measures would be in place between 11:00 BST and 19:00 on Saturday and Sunday, limiting vehicle access around Paignton seafront. Police and Torbay Council have advised visitors to use public transport, walk or cycle. Drivers should allow extra time for their journey, they and Cornwall Police said: "If you need to talk to us about something, or just want to meet your local officers, then please come up and say hello - that's what we are here for."Details of road closures and diversions are on the Torbay Council website. The airshow is free to attend and funded by various partners, including Torbay Council, the English Riviera BID Company, several corporate sponsors and individual donors.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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The Charming 4-Word Instruction Kate Middleton Gave to Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis on the Balcony
Even from atop the Buckingham Palace balcony, Kate Middleton was in full motherhood mode, helping her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis navigate what was likely an overwhelming occasion—celebrations connected to the 80th anniversary of VE Day—no matter how many times they've done it was a rare appearance by the entire royal family on Monday to celebrate Victory in Europe Day and the fact that 80 years have gone by since Europe declared victory and marked the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. William and Kate's appearance, alongside their children, but also King Charles and Queen Camilla, kicked off a week full of events, but none with quite the same level of pomp and circumstance as Monday's event. A big deal? Yes, but nothing George, Charlotte and Louis aren't prepped for, you would assume. Still, lip reader, Nicola Hackling, who chatted with Hello! magazine following the occasion, caught the Princess of Wales helping to guide her children in real time with a simple four-word instruction: 'Eyes to the sky,' Kate told them, just ahead of the RAF Red Arrows flypast. With Prince Louis especially, she took extra care, narrating exactly what would happen to help keep him in the loop: 'When the flypast comes, you will see it smoke blue, white and red,' Kate says, according to Hackling. For his part, Louis, 7, replied: 'Look at the back/black one, they have lots of tanks.'Of course, all mothers know: The effort made by Kate to clue Louis in to what was ahead matters—without it, the little prince may have been caught off guard and reacted poorly. Worse, he may have missed it, looking up at the wrong moment. Longtime fans of Louis are well-aware that his balcony appearances tend to be pretty priceless. That four-word phrase, delivered by Kate, was short and sweet, but helped her kids stay focused and up to speed on what to expect. Royals, they're just like us: In Kate's case, that means being in mom mode, no matter what. Kate Middleton Dazzles on Palace Balcony—But I Can't Get Over What's Around Her Wrist (and Its Connection to Diana)
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Kate Middleton Looks Joyful for Unexpected Buckingham Palace Balcony Appearance
Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their kids joined King Charles and Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony for their latest appearance on May 5. The special appearance Monday is in honor of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of World War II in Europe. Kate's latest appearance is part of her gradual return to royal duty following her cancer diagnosis in 2024; she is now in remission, she announced in she continues her gradual return to royal duty, Kate Middleton joined husband Prince William, kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony today to honor VE Day. VE Day on May 8 is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and marks the end of World War II in Europe. The royal family is holding events all week to commemorate the anniversary, and the Wales family of five and the King and Queen were joined by other members of the royal family on the balcony Monday, including Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. The royal family took part in a flypast, including the iconic RAF Red Arrows closing the show, leaving plumes of red, white, and blue smoke in their wake. The flypast honored the brave men and women who fought and died in World War II. William and Kate are also expected to mingle with war veterans and their families at Buckingham Palace—poignantly, this will likely be the last anniversary where a considerable number of veterans serving in World War II can attend, Tatler reported. The royal family will also take part in a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on Thursday that will end with a concert in Horse Guards Parade later that evening—though it's not known if William and Kate will be there for those events. Back in November, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People after Kate attended Remembrance events that month, 'You can't say she is back…but she is coming back,' adding of the Princess of Wales that 'she is doing it in her own way and at her own pace, and carefully.' In March, after the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey that month, Bedell Smith told People that Kate 'has been very good at managing expectations, and it's wise for her to downplay it a bit, because when she does more than people anticipated, it has a greater impact.' Read the original article on InStyle
