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The Red Arrows will be flying over Banbury this afternoon July 17th. The team is en route to the Royal International Air Tattoo, celebrating their 60th anniversary with a new routine.
- Departure: 4:39 pm from RAF Waddington, Lancashire
- Flyover Banbury: Approximately 4:54 pm
- Landing: 5:00 pm at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire
The display will last around 25 minutes.
Recent Appearances and Background
- The Red Arrows recently performed at the Formula One British Grand Prix in Silverstone.
- The team, representing the RAF’s speed, agility, and precision, consists of pilots, engineers, and support staff with frontline experience.
- The formation typically includes nine Hawk fast-jets, though it began with seven in 1965.
Interesting Tidbits
- Residents in Banbury reported seeing the jets appear green during a recent flyover.
- The first official display was on May 6, 1965, at RAF Little Rissington, with the public debut at Biggin Hill Air Fair on May 15, 1965.
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