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Red arrows UK return delayed

Started by rookie, Jul 31, 2026, 20:42

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rookie

I see the Red Arrows have updated on the plans for their return to the UK. Due to the weather currently,they have postponed the return leg of their journey through Greenland and Iceland.
They are scheduled for a display on 14th August, and for the Edinburgh Tattoo on the 15th August.
The delay must be long enough as they are carrying out the post tour maintenance schedule in CFB Goose Bay where they are held up.

Jimi182

This was the kinda thing that used to happen when they were set for a display here and would end up cancelling.

I see most support staff were sent on home anyway to get some R'nR before seeing out the rest of the season.

Saw some footage of the Reds display at last Saturday's Oshkosh airshow and they did look good - nice and tight formation/display.

JasonT1981

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Cancelled next weeks shows as they are still stuck in Goose Bay.

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Flying Update:
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions in North America, the Red Arrows have been delayed in their return from an American tour and will not be available for any airshows next week, including, sadly, Eastbourne's Airbourne, Lyme Regis and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Red Arrows statement https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/news/return-of-red-arrows-from-north-america-and-recommencement-of-season/

Quote from: Jimi182 on Aug 03, 2026, 11:31This was the kinda thing that used to happen when they were set for a display here and would end up cancelling.

I see most support staff were sent on home anyway to get some R'nR before seeing out the rest of the season.

Saw some footage of the Reds display at last Saturday's Oshkosh airshow and they did look good - nice and tight formation/display.


Display was better than I expected with the new exit after display over crowd and double Goose. Still, lacking compared to other teams in recent years.  Will see them again at Duxford in September.