Teignmouth Air Show: Red Arrows dazzle the crowds
This year's event has cost around £100,000 to put on
Last updated 7th Jul 2024
Devon's Teignmouth Air Show has once again dazzled the crowds over the past few days, with the highlight being yesterday, where we looked to the skies to witness an exciting line-up of aerial performances.
Those who took to the skies of Teignmouth this year included:
- The RAF Red Arrows
- The Gazelle Squadron
- Team Raven
- Jubilee Pitts
- The Starlings
- RAF Typhoon
It was a jam-packed schedule of flights on what bosses on the Facebook page called a 'beautiful' day - with teams getting ready 'bright and early' on Saturday (6 July) for their preparations in and around the exclusion zone, which was put in place.
We're told it cost tens of thousands of pounds to host the displays at this year's Air Show.
It has been revealed that yesterday's event cost in the region of £95,000 to put on, and was organised exclusively by a team of volunteers.
The event hasn't been running for that long, with the inaugural Teignmouth Air Show starting back in 2019 - but it has turned into one of the South West's biggest events.
You can read more about their post-pandemic return here: Teignmouth Air Show returns with RAF Red Arrows headlining
One of the aircraft which sadly didn't take to the skies was the Lancaster following a Spitfire crash near Coningsby earlier this year - which you can read more about here: BBMF 'not expected' to fly during D-Day commemorations following Spitfire crash near Coningsby
Earlier this week, bosses at the Teignmouth Air Show said: "Many of you will be aware that the Lancaster was due to participate at Teignmouth Airshow, we are sorry to say that it will not be able to join us, which has now been confirmed by the RAF.
"On Saturday the 25th May 2024, BBMF Spitfire MK 356, flown by Squadron Leader Mark Long, crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Coningsby, the incident sadly claimed the life of Sqn Ldr Long, who was due to take command of BBMF in September this year. He was not only an experienced pilot on the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the BBMF, but also on the Typhoon, having been selected to display the aircraft for 2016 Display season and was a well loved and respected aviator.
"As a result of the incident the aircraft of the BBMF remain grounded whilst a full investigation into the cause are looked into. The Lancaster, although not a Spitfire, is powered by Merlin Engines, the same as the Spitfire and Hurricane, and so until all aspects of the incident are fully ruled out, the Lancaster remains on the ground also.
"We hope you will understand why the Lancaster is unable to join us and whilst I know this is disappointing for you, it is for all the team here. The Lancaster crew are still to achieve their Public Display Authority, but we had hoped that they may be able to complete a flypast, but Safety in aviation is the main priority to ensure we continue to see these wonderful warbirds remain in the air and protect the crews that fly them.
"Our thoughts are with Sqn Ldr Long’s family and the wider BBMF team at RAF Coningsby during this very difficult period."
The event continues on Sunday with the classic car show.