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.
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GettyCrowds have previously packed the streets to watch the legendary RAF display team roar over them[/caption]
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
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.
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