Red Arrows to headline Great Yarmouth Air Show

Pictured are The Red Arrows performing a low level flypast over 04 threshold at RAF Scampton. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams. Representing the speed, agility and precision of the RAF, the team is the public face of the service. They assist in recruiting to the Armed Forces, act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom and promote the best of British. Flying distinctive Hawk jets, the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience.

The Red Arrows, the world’s most famous aerobatics team, are bringing their thrilling display to the inaugural Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show this summer.

The Royal Air Force announced today that the crack team will headline both days of the sea front event, which takes place on June 16 and 17.

Also confirmed were the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF Tutor Display Team.

A flypast of three planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight during the International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton. RNAS Yeovilton opened its gates to thousands of members of the public to marvel at the  International aircraft on display for the annual air day.  A record number of people where predicted to visit the site.  Vintage and modern day aircraft put on spectacular displays, much to the enjoyment of the thousands of spectators.

“This is the icing on the cake for what is shaping up to be a brilliant line-up for the Great Yarmouth Air Show,” said show director Asa Morrison. “The RAF teams are a huge draw and people travel from all over the country to see them in action.

“We weren’t sure that the Red Arrows would be able to come to Yarmouth following the fatal accident involving one of the team’s Hawk aircraft in Anglesey earlier this month. They are a very close-knit team but they have decided to proceed with their 2018 programme and we are deeply grateful that they have agreed to include a two-day visit to Great Yarmouth.”

The RAF’s hugely popular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also fly on both days. On Saturday the display will feature its Lancaster heavy bomber accompanied by a Hurricane and Spitfire, recreating some of the most iconic sights and sounds from the 1940s. The following day will see a Hurricane and Spitfire take to the skies.

Completing the RAF’s air show contingent will be its exciting Tutor Display Team, which joins the programme on Sunday.

The Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show is organised by the Greater Yarmouth Tourism and Business Improvement Area to boost visitor numbers and the local economy. It is expected to attract 170,000 people and generate an extra £10m for local traders.

Aerial displays will take place from lunchtime until late afternoon on both days. The Golden Mile will also be packed with stalls, stands and amusements.

Other displays confirmed include the Bremont Great War Display Team, Blades and Wildcats aerobatics teams, the Army’s Tigers freefall parachutists and a Long-EZ flying wing. More will be announced in the coming weeks.

THE RED ARROWS

The RAF’s Red Arrows, now in its 54th season, has flown almost 4,900 displays in 57 countries. The squadron is the public face of the Royal Air Force, promoting recruitment and serving as ambassadors for the UK all over the world.

Based at RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, and flying Hawk fast-jets, the team comprises pilots, engineers and support staff with operational experience. The team is famous for its close formation and precision flying, including its trademark Diamond Nine formation.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT

Operating from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is flown by regular RAF aircrew.

The BBMF’s mission is to maintain priceless aircraft from our national heritage in an airworthy condition to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of their country, to promote the modern-day Air Force and to inspire future generations.

More information on www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/air-show

Pictures

Credit: Ministry of Defence

1  Headlining on both days of the inaugural Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show will be the fabulous Red Arrows.

2  Close formation and precision flying are the trademark of the Red Arrows, who will thrill the crowds on both days of the Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show on June 16 and 17.

3  Aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be at the Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show in June.

 

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Issued on behalf of the Greater Yarmouth Tourism and Business Improvement Area by TMS Media. For more information contact air show director Asa Morrison on 07941 613623,  asamorrison@aol.com or Steve Scott at TMS Media 01493 662929, steve.scott@tms-media.co.uk