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Leader Live
4 days ago
- 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.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Hundreds gather to watch the Red Arrows fly over Wales
The Red Arrows could be seen flying through Welsh skies on Wednesday morning - and hundreds of fans gathered at Cardiff Airport to watch the team land. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were stationed at The Flying Club Rhoose from 10am. They are set to take off again at 4pm on Thursday, June 5 to head to Douglas Bay in the Isle of Man. The flying club opened their doors to visitors eagerly awaiting the aircrafts. Visitors sat in the rain to watch the planes soar through the cloudy sky and land at the airport for a unique experience of seeing them on the ground. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here The next chance to see the Red Arrows in Wales will be at the Wales Airshow on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6 as the aerial display takes place over Swansea Bay. You can read more about that here and see a full list of locations of future Red Arrows appearances here. Here are some of the best pictures of the Red Arrows at Cardiff Airport:
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
When and where you can see the Red Arrows in Cardiff today
When and where you can see the Red Arrows in Cardiff today The Red Arrows will be stopping off at a flying club in Cardiff, giving people the chance to see the famous aerobatics display team before they perform at the Wales Airshow in Swansea in July The Red Arrows are in Cardiff today (Image: PA ) The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, are set to delight spectators in Cardiff. Instead of waiting for July's Swansea's Airshow, where the Arrows will put on their usual display, fans can head down to see them just outside the capital Wednesday (June 4) and Thursday (June 5). The Red Arrows will be stationed at The Flying Club Rhoose, located at Cardiff Airport, from 10am on Wednesday, June 4 until 4pm on Thursday, June 5. They will be stopping off at the flying club while returning from an air show in the west country. Spectators will have the opportunity to see the Red Arrows parked up at the flying club, and they may even get a chance to see them practice in the sky above the capital. The flying club will open its doors from 9am on Wednesday, offering a limited menu of bacon rolls, sausage rolls, fresh coffee and cold drinks. On Thursday, the regular menu will be served until 2.30pm, with fresh rolls available until 4.30pm. Article continues below The next opportunity to see the Red Arrows will be at the Wales Airshow on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6. At the airshow, spectators can enjoy two days of breathtaking aerial displays over Swansea Bay, with the Red Arrows set to perform on both days. The annually free Wales National Airshow has been drawing crowds upwards of 200,000 with its blend of live music, food, drinks, and various ground activities. Swansea's Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, the Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events, and Tourism, shared his enthusiasm: "It's amazing to have the Red Arrows back again, and great to have them perform on both days at the 2025 Wales National Airshow. "Their displays never fail to captivate the audience, and we know that visitors will be just as thrilled as ever. Article continues below "This event is a highlight of Swansea's summer calendar, and we're expecting another fantastic turnout this year." The elite Red Arrows squad will also perform at several UK airshows this summer, which include not only the Welsh spectacle but also the English Riviera Airshow, Blackpool Airshow, and Eastbourne International Airshow.
Wales Online
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Red Arrows are going to be in Cardiff Wednesday and Thursday
The Red Arrows are going to be in Cardiff Wednesday and Thursday And here is how you can see them You can see the Red Arrows in Cardiff (Image: Getty Images ) The Red Arrows often delight crowds at sold out air shows with the impressive aerobatics displays and now you can see them in Cardiff. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team they are aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force. Normally the best way to see the Red Arrows in Wales is at the Wales Airshow in Swansea, which is taking place on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 this year but you can see them in Cardiff before then. The Red Arrows will be The Flying Club Rhoose, which is at Cardiff Airport in Rhoose, from 10am on Wednesday, June 4 until 4pm on Thursday, June 5. They will be making their way back from a air show in the west country and stopping off at the flying club. You will be able to see the Red Arrows parked up at the flying club and it is expected that they often practice above the flying club too, so you might catch a glimpse of them in the sky over the capital. The flying club will be open from 9am on Wednesday, serving a limited menu of bacon rolls, sausage rolls, fresh coffee and cold drinks. Article continues below On Thursday the normal menu will be served until 2.30pm and fresh rolls will be available until 4.30pm. The next chance to see the Red Arrows is at the Wales Airshow on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6. There you can see two days of breathtaking aerial displays over Swansea Bay, with the Red Arrows set to perform on both days. The free annual airshow attracts crowds of over 200,000 people, with live music, food and drinks and other activities available on the ground. Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events, and Tourism at Swansea Council, said: "It's amazing to have the Red Arrows back again, and great to have them perform on both days at the 2025 Wales National Airshow. "Their displays never fail to captivate the audience, and we know that visitors will be just as thrilled as ever. "This event is a highlight of Swansea's summer calendar, and we're expecting another fantastic turnout this year." The Red Arrows are set to perform at airshows around the UK this summer, including the English Riviera Airshow, the Blackpool Airshow, and the Eastbourne International Airshow. Article continues below
The Independent
05-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Watch VE Day in full: Red Arrows fly over London to mark 80th anniversary
Watch as thousands gathered in central London on Monday, 5 May, to witness the Red Arrows soar above the capital, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. VE Day, observed annually on 8 May, marks the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945, following Germany's surrender on 7 May. The day remains a powerful symbol of peace and Allied unity. Formed in 1964, the Red Arrows—officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team—are renowned for their precision flying and patriotic displays. King Charles III, accompanied by senior royals and veterans, is leading national events to honour the milestone anniversary. The royal family is hoping to put on a united front without distractions for VE Day celebrations on Monday, after a bombshell interview in which the Duke of Sussex claimed his father refuses to speak to him. In a warning which appears directed towards the estranged royal, Buckingham Palace officials hope that 'nothing will detract or distract from celebrating with full cheer and proud hearts that precious victory and those brave souls, on this most special and poignant of anniversaries', the Times reported.
