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The Red Arrows are set to feature during this year's English Riviera Airshow
Pilots hope they can inspire future generations to take to the skies as they soar above the crowds of the English Riviera Airshow.
The 2025 edition of the event which takes over the skies above the seafront at Paignton Green is set to begin on Friday and continue until Sunday with thousands of spectators expected to attend.
The RAF's Red Arrows and Typhoon display teams are among those showing of their skills in the air.
Flt Lt Ollie Suckling of the Red Arrows said the team was looking forward to performing for the crowds as he had fond memories of watching air shows as a child himself.
"I've got stuff back at home signed by the Red Arrows from my local air show when I was growing up," he said.
"It's really good to be able to give something back and think you might be talking to someone who might be in the Red Arrows in 20 or 30 years time."
Flt Lt Suckling added the display would have a lot of colour, power and noise along with a "little surprise" for the crowd.
He said: "We are painting the sky and hopefully everyone will enjoy it." 'Career highlight'
Another of the pilots who will be taking to the skies is Sqn Ldr Nathan Shawyer, from Honiton, who will fly an RAF Typhoon.
He said: "It's an immense privilege and I cannot wait to come home.
"To be back in that neck of the woods and see everyone again will be a career highlight for sure." More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Related internet links
