Route map, transit times and full schedule for Anglesey and Isle of Man TT
The Red Arrows kicked off a summer of spectacular displays last weekend as they put on a show at the Midlands Air Festival in Alcester.
It was their first full display of 2023 – though they did of course make an appearance at King Charles III’s coronation last month, streaking their famous red, white and blue smoke trails across the sky over Buckingham Palace as the Royal Family waved from the balcony.
On Thursday they will perform at the Isle of Man TT motorcycle racing event, and people who live in the West Midlands or northern Wales may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them as they make their way to the island.
Red Arrows flight path today
The Red Arrows will travel from their RAF Waddington base in Lincolnshire, with take off scheduled either shortly after midday, or at 3pm.
They will touch down at RAF Valley in north Wales, before setting off again for the Isle of Wight, where they will perform over Douglas at 7.31pm.
RAF Waddington to RAF Valley Transit – Thursday 8 June 2023:
- 530958N 0003126W RAF WADDINGTON – 12.10pm or 3.00pm
- 531244N 0004203W SW OF HARBY – 12.12pm or 3.02pm
- 530256N 0013011W NW OF BELPER – 12.17pm or 3.07pm
- 530731N 0020142W NW OF LEEK – 12.20pm or 3.10pm
- 530419N 0033448W VCY OF ALWEN RESERVOIR – 12.29pm or 3.19pm
- 530731N 0040024W VCY OF LLYN OGWEN – 12.32pm or 3.22pm
- 531155N 0040622W E OF GLASINFRYN – 12.33pm or 3.23pm
- 531453N 0043207W RAF VALLEY (EGOV) – 12.34pm or 3.24pm
Isle of Man TT Display, Douglas – Thursday 8 June 2023:
- 531453N 0043207W RAF VALLEY(EGOV) – 7.15pm
- 532013N 0042457W S OF LLYN ALAW RESERVOIR – 7.17pm
- 535244N 0042700W OVER SEA – 7.22pm
- 540503N 0050007W OVER SEA – 7.26pm
- 541502N 0045421W OVER SEA – 7.28pm
- 541126N 0043635W VCY OF GREEBA – 7.30pm
- 540905N 0042720W DOUGLAS DISPLAY – 7.31pm
- 540647N 0041749W OVER SEA – 8.05pm
- 532630N 0041926W N OF ANGLESEA – 8.12pm
- 531453N 0043207W RAF VALLEY(EGOV) – 8.14pm
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.
They were traditionally based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, but were relocated to RAF Waddington, in the same county, last year.
