RAF Red Arrows to return to English Riviera Airshow
The event in Torbay will coincide with the extended weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Last updated 24th Mar 2022
The RAF Red Arrows will be turning the skies red, white and blue at this year's English Riviera Airshow in Torbay.
The Airshow - which takes place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June - has made the announcement today (Thursday 24 March).
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also feature at this year’s event, which coincides with an extended weekend of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Organised by Torbay Council, with support from the English Riviera BID Company, the Airshow returns after a three-year break.
After spending the Spring training in Greece and Cyprus, this will be amongst the public’s first opportunity to see the new RAF Red Arrows display for the 2022 season.
Airshow fans will not only get to enjoy the speed and air acrobatics of the bright red jets, but witness three of the greatest aviation icons of the 20th century; the Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire. Part of the astounding Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, these three WWII symbolic aircraft will grace the skies above the Bay.
Councillor Swithin Long, Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing said: "We feel incredibly privileged to be welcoming the Reds back to the English Riviera Airshow once again, especially for the return of the airshow on such a special weekend – and after a three year break.
"We’re also very excited for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which is set to delight crowds over the weekend."
Councillor Nicole Amil, Chair of the Airshow Working Party and Member Champion, Queens Platinum Jubilee said: "The extended bank holiday weekend to mark our Queens Platinum Jubilee promises to be an exciting and enjoyable time for both residents and visitors.
"There is a packed programme of events and I’m thrilled that we can confirm two of the most memorable air display teams.
"With our RAF allocation now confirmed, Airshow fans can now expect news of the civilian aircraft and display teams to be announced in the coming weeks and months."
The English Riviera Airshow has continued to grow in popularity since the inaugural event in 2016, and is now estimated to be worth more than £7 million to the local economy.
This year’s event will take place over four days. Kicking off the extended Platinum Jubilee celebrations for 2022 on Thursday 2 June will be the lighting of The Queen’s Jubilee Beacon at Corbyn Head at 9.45pm.
As part of a series of over 1,500 beacons across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories, the beacon will be lit by the Civic Mayor accompanied by a Piper.
The beacons at Daddyhole, Shoalstone and Berry Head will also be lit by Coastwatch, Brixham Town Council and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.
For all air display and further ground news and information, see the official English Riviera Airshow website: https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/.