Route map, schedule and what time Blackpool, Clitheroe and Whitby flypasts are

The Red Arrows will continue their packed summer schedule on Sunday as they perform a display at the Blackpool Air Show and flypasts over Clitheroe and Whitby.

They have already delighted crowds at major events across the UK this summer including Armed Forces Day, Trooping the Colour and the Royal International Air Tattoo – as well as the King’s coronation earlier in the year.

The Blackpool Air Show, which started on Saturday and continues today, will also feature displays from the likes of Typhoons, Hurricanes and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Here’s everything you need to know to see the Red Arrows today, and their full calendar of events for the rest of summer.

What is the Red Arrows’ flight path today?

The Red Arrows will take off from Blackpool Airport at 1.49pm and fly over Clitheroe shortly after 2pm, ahead of their scheduled Blackpool Air Show display at 2.05pm, before returning to the airport.

They will take off again at 4.52pm and head towards Whitby for a display at 5.10pm, before returning to their Waddington base at 5.45pm.

Here is their full route, complete with coordinates.

Clitheroe Flypast and Blackpool Air Show display:

1. 534618N 0030143W BLACKPOOL AD – 1.49pm
2. 533927N 0030209W NW OF SOUTHPORT – 1.51pm
3. 533549N 0025338W N OF ORMSKIRK – 1.52pm
4. 533532N 0020904W SE OF ROCHDALE – 1.56pm
5. 535123N 0020716W NE OF TRAWDEN – 1.59pm
6. 535208N 0021320W N OF BARROWFORD – 2.00pm
7. 535221N 0022329W CLITHEROE FLYPAST – 2.01pm
8. 534842N 0023512W S OF LONGRIDGE – 2.02pm
9. 534854N 0025349W N OF WESHAM – 2.04pm
10. 534856N 0030358W BLACKPOOL DISPLAY – 2.05pm
11. 534856N 0031400W OVERSEA – 2.28pm
12. 534618N 0030143W BLACKPOOL AD – 2.29pm

Whitby display:

1. 534618N 0030143W BLACKPOOL AD – 4.52pm
2. 535158N 0030009W VCY THORNTON – 4.54pm
3. 540638N 0011847W SE OF HELPERBY – 5.04pm
4. 541341N 0005230W NORMANBY – 5.07pm
5. 542437N 0004230W N OF GOATHLAND – 5.09pm
6. 542947N 0003717W WHITBY DISPLAY – 5.10pm
7. 543533N 0003434W OVERSEA – 5.33pm
8. 534159N 0003036W W OF HUMBER BRIDGE – 5.38pm
9. 532201N 0002412W N OF FOLDINGWORTH – 5.43pm
10. 530958N 0003126W WADDINGTON AD – 5.45pm

When are the next Red Arrows displays?

Here are all the upcoming appearances from the Red Arrows:

August

• 13 August – Whitby Regatta display
• 16 August – Cromer Festival display
• 17-20 August – Eastbourne International Airshow display
• 20 August – Folkestone Air display
• 24-25 August – Clacton Airshow display
• 25 August – Sidmouth Airshow display
• 26-27 August – Rhyl Airshow display
• 31 August – Bournemouth Air Festival display

September

• 1-3 September – Bournemouth Air Festival display
• 9 September – Southport Airshow display
• 9 September – Scottish International Ayr Show display
• 10 September – The Great North Run display
• 14 September – Jersey International Air display
• 14 September – Guernsey Air display
• 16-17 September – Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow

What are the Red Arrows?

The Red Arrows are the aerobatic display team of the RAF – officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Formed in 1964, their flypasts have become must-see events, and the displays often grace major national commemorations.

Made up of nine red jets, they entertain crowds with their thrilling manoeuvres and perfect formation flying, often accompanied with red, white and blue smoke trailing behind them.